Vehicle Description
You're looking at a real-deal 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396, but
this icon of American muscle has been enhanced with even more big
block power. So it's hard not to love an upgraded monster motor
with four-on-the-floor that's all contained within a premium
all-black pillarless hardtop.
The way this car looks is no joke, and the investment in time and
money is obvious everywhere you look. If you're a fan of the early
Chevelle bodies, with its beautiful flying buttress C-pillars and
subtle aggression, then this car should ring all the right bells.
The shine of the black paint takes advantage of modern clearcoat.
Underneath, the metalwork is quite good, featuring good gaps all
around and leading to a deep luster that only comes from a lot of
hard work. In fact, the mirror-like chrome bumpers rival the paint
for shine. This was the first year for the SS396 as its own
separate model, and this coupe wears its unique pieces with pride,
including the blacked-out grille, hood vents, ribbed lower trim
panels, and even the 396 badging on the fender.
Open the door, and you're greeted to handsome package that
completes the ultra desirable full black presentation inside & out.
The bucket seats with center console interior perfectly captures
this Chevelle's comfortable and performance dual-purpose nature.
The seats, door panels, dash pad, and headliner all have a deep,
black appearance - so you know there was a quality investment here
during restoration. But this is far from a sea of darkness. There's
bright trim on places like the dual-spoke steering wheel, long
horizontal speedometer, heat/defrost sliders, and the auxiliary
gauge package - even the bright clock is still ticking away! This
is a great total package for vintage car lovers, but if you also
haven't yet picked up on the big power cues, the column-mounted
tach and 4 speed shifter should really hint at the beast behind the
grille.
You'll love lifting the hood at car shows because everyone enjoys
seeing an engine bay stuffed with big block power. In fact, you can
just tell this one was built to show off with its extremely fresh
and tidy appearance that wants to look like it's factory fresh.
After all, those GM hoses, Delco-style battery topper, and correct
decals & stampings all want you to believe this was born that way.
But once you read the displacement on the shiny air topper and
Chevrolet Performance valve covers, you'll know this is a far
bigger beast than what the factory installed. This 502 cubic-inch
has enough displacement to already be a street king, but then it's
also been upgraded with go-fast goodies like a four-barrel
carburetor, aluminum intake, GM aluminum heads, and long tube
headers that feed an H-pipe dual exhaust. Best of all, you're in
complete control of this monster motor and its thunderous
soundtrack thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. And we can
continue to mention how fresh the restoration is, but all you have
to do is see the undercarriage photos to fully understand the level
of investment and attention to detail. And while you're looking at
the fresh components, don't forget to see the upgrades like the
thick front sway bar and front disc brakes.
This is the kind of pure intimidation muscle machine that you've
always lusted after at the car shows and cruise-ins. Now is your
fleeting opportunity to go from admiring to admired. So don't wait,
call today!
