Vehicle Description
This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 offers a great combination of
vintage late '60s styling and freshly rebuilt big block power under
its hood that benefits from a couple of well-selected add-ons for
some extra muscle. Its curb appeal is undeniable, and it comes
complete with its original owner's manual, window sticker and
warranty card - a veritable trifecta of documentation to chronicle
this classic's debut.
The Chevelle had long been a respected member of the muscle car set
and carried an abundance of style for quite some time, but when
Chevy decided to take the model through a fairly extensive
restyling the very year this one came to life, they hit the mark
squarely. Focusing on increasing its agility to go along with the
straight ahead power it had already become known for, Chevy
actually decreased its wheelbase while broadening its track and
gave it a distinctive, flowing, almost fastback-like rear roofline.
The shiny black covering the lower body seems to begin at the
undercarriage before transitioning into the bright red that starts
just above the bottom of the doors and adorns the rest of the car,
creating a great visual effect that accurately mirrors the color
scheme so many upper crust "SS" Chevelles of that year wore
proudly. It's a paint job well done, making this one of those
fortunate cars that actually looks all the more impressive the
closer you get to it. Likely to keep the attention focused on its
newly sculpted look, especially at its beltline, Chevy chose to
steer clear of adding a lot of trim along its sides, but the chrome
featured in both front and back represents itself well and really
pops out, courtesy of the black coloring it sits adjacent to.
The black vinyl interior has obviously been the recipient of a lot
of care and looks downright impressive. Both the front and rear
bench seats remain very well padded and comfortable, with covers
that match the originals this Chevelle rolled out all those years
ago. The seating is flanked by door panels on each side that sit
flush to their steel frames and show little use of wear. Up front,
the dash area just beyond the very clean looking "SS" steering
wheel remains in its original configuration and features easily
readable gauges in the cluster that are joined by a trio of
aftermarket counterparts sitting just below. The dash pad running
across the top shows no evidence of warpage or cracking - no small
feat with black upholstery. Raise the deck lid in back and you'll
find that the trunk area is very clean, with an expanse of
carpeting lining its floor.
A freshly rebuilt and period correct "JQ" code 396 cubic inch V8
sits underneath the hood, offering the big block power that became
synonymous with SS Chevelles in their heyday. Equipped with a
4-barrel carb and armed with a Comp Cam to up its potency, the
engine sounds great as it exhales into a pair of Hooker headers and
all that power becomes very obvious right away, due to this Chevy's
impressively quick throttle response. With its featured power
steering and power brakes, easy navigation and low-effort stopping
power are covered, as well. This magnetic muscle car classic sits
on a set of 15" American Racing wheels wrapped with Stinger radials
- including a pair of asphalt-gripping 295s in back.
If you're looking for a vintage Chevrolet that combines outstanding
exterior fit and finish with a freshly rebuilt powerplant very
capable of driving you back into your seat, it's right here in this
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. Call today!