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What were the first models of Chevy cars to have cruise control installed?

While Chevrolet offered a system called "Speed-Stat" as early as the 1958 model year, it wasn't a true cruise control system as we know it today. True cruise control was not offered on Chevy cars until the 1971 model year.

Here's a breakdown:

* 1958-1969: "Speed-Stat" was offered. This system used an electric motor to maintain a set speed but required the driver to hold down a button to maintain that speed. This was a far cry from the automatic systems we are used to.

* 1971: The first true cruise control system, as we know it, was introduced on Chevrolet cars. This system allowed for the automatic maintenance of a set speed without the need for driver intervention.

Note: The first car with cruise control was the 1958 Chrysler Imperial.

Hopefully, this clarifies the timeline for cruise control in Chevy cars!