Real code 138 SS, matching-numbers L35 396/325 and 4-speed manual transmission. Beautiful restoration of a very straight, clean, rust-free car. Great colors, ready to enjoy!
Pedigrees also matter and this car gets everything right: matching numbers L35 396 cubic inch V8 with 32 horsepower, a fantastic color combination that'll stand out among all the red, blue, and black Chevelles out there, and a 4-speed gearbox that's not only fun to row, but absolutely bulletproof. In 1967, code Y was Butternut Yellow—a handsome color with a somewhat lackluster name. No matter, because that's this car's original color and if you're going to put an iron fist in a velvet glove, why not a yellow one to make it a little less obvious? This one appears to retain all its original sheetmetal, floors and quarters included, and when it was restored a few years ago, they spent the time and effort to make it look right. The black vinyl top is in excellent condition with no signs of trouble underneath, although it does somewhat mute the wonderful "flying buttress" C-pillars that make these cars so special. The bumpers are in great condition with a shine that's just about right for a production car. A simple black stripe along the rockers emphasizes the length of the Chevelle (this was technically a mid-sized car in 1967), and the stainless trim around the windows has been buffed to a high shine that matches the chrome. Correct 'Super Sport' emblems, as well as the 'SS 396' badge on the rear end, complete the high performance look.
The black bucket seat interior is simply beautifully done, with correct seat covers, new carpets, and lots of shiny trim. The dashboard repeated Chevy's then-current theme, a wide band of brushed stainless with the primary gauges in a slot ahead of the driver, and from the factory, this one only covered the basics of speed and fuel level. Today, there are aftermarket dials under the dash monitoring voltage, temperature, and oil pressure, as well as a "knee knocker" Sun tachometer. It has also been upgraded with an AM/FM/cassette stereo in the original AM radio's slot, and they even hooked it up so that the factory power antenna on the rear deck motors up and down when you turn it on and off. That long chrome shifter manages a Muncie 4-speed manual gearbox and we're pretty sure that once you slide behind the wheel, it'll feel very familiar indeed. New carpets, a nice-fitting headliner, and a blemish-free dash pad all make it feel plush, not basic. The back seat looks completely unused and the trunk is correctly outfitted with spatter paint, a reproduction mat, and a full-sized spare on a matching Rally wheel.
This car is powered by its original, numbers-matching L35 that was rated at 325 horsepower, which is still a pretty stout piece. We're guessing there's a bit more on tap now thanks to a big Holley double pumper and an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, but neither upgrade detracts from the big block experience. It was rebuilt to stock specs a few years ago, and that means torque—lots of effortless, mountainous torque! It starts easily, idles well, and has great street manners, which comes thanks to a lot of tuning and tweaking after it was all together. It's also nicely dressed with correct Chevy Orange paint, chrome valve covers, and an open-element air cleaner with reproduction decals (nice that they didn't try to fake a bigger horsepower motor). Correct GM-stamped hoses help with the factory look, and with a weekends' worth of tweaking, it could probably be ready for shows. Power steering and power brakes are part of the package, making this a car that's very user-friendly and a lot of fun to drive.
Underneath, it's clean and straight, with no signs of rust or previous rust repairs. The floors are super clean, the Muncie 4-speed was rebuilt and tucked back into place, and the original cast iron exhaust manifolds feed a fresh Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds awesome. Out back, there's a new gas tank and the factory rear end is full of 3.55 gears, a nice combination between acceleration and easy cruising. It's also wearing 15-inch Rally wheels with trim rings and fat 235/75/15 redline radials that look great and handle well.
These are popular cars and it's easy to see why. This one gets big points for its matching-numbers engine, 4-speed transmission, and totally sorted road manners. If you like the subtlety of Butternut Yellow, this beautiful big block Chevelle should be right up your alley. Call today!
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