Vehicle Description
A high-impact exterior that's been properly decked out to mirror
its top tier inspiration combines with asphalt melting big block
power and an array of top quality components to put this 1969
Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Tribute in select company. Unlike so many
classic muscle cars sporting upgraded engines under their hoods
without the proper foundation to handle the output, this
outstanding Chevy is no "step down on the pedal and hope for the
best" proposition. It features upgrades from front to back that
make it a great driver in all respects.
The Hugger orange shade provides a bold appearance that's very much
in keeping with its high-performance identity. The paint is looking
strong, with a nice smooth texture, and a pair of black painted
stripes running the lengths of its sides that are well-preserved
and add a nice bit of detail. Chevelles underwent a fairly major
redesign just a year before this '69 came out, and its sharp
looking exterior fittings do its second generation form proud. The
front grille - with its signature pair of dual headlights and
horizontal bar bearing a sharp-looking "SS" badge - looks great,
really popping against its orange background, and the bumpers both
fore and aft, as well as the side mirrors, present very well. Clear
glass surrounds the cabin, with weatherstripping that's still very
much up to the task of keeping the elements at bay.
The very clean black vinyl interior mixes factory and aftermarket
features to great effect, providing an outstanding classic driving
environment. Both the wide-backed front buckets - with their
upgraded 3-point safety belts - as well as the rear bench seats
wear recently installed factory-style covers that show virtually no
evidence of use as they loom over the expanse of black carpeting.
The center console is also in fine condition, sporting a signature
"staple" shifter that looks as if few hands have had occasion to
grip it. The dash area offers clean looking factory gauges that are
accompanied by an aftermarket AutoMeter tach mounted on the
steering column, as well as an additional trio of aftermarket
gauges located just a bit below. A Vintage Air system ably cools
the cabin through factory installed vents for a nice, finished
look. Audio options are plentiful - in addition to the usual AM/FM
capability, a multi-CD changer sits securely in the well-detailed
trunk, plus you can plug your iPod right in if you so choose.
If you subscribe to the notion that "there's no replacement for
displacement", as so many of us do, then you'll find that the big
block dynamo sitting under the hood is absolutely irreplaceable.
It's a monster of a powerplant that came into being by starting
with a 454 cubic inch JEGS crate engine, then boring it out to 496
cubic inches before adding a dizzying array of top tier components,
including an Edelbrock RPM intake manifold, MSD ignition and a FAST
EFI system for quick starts and adjustability. The result is a full
525 horsepower and 625 lb. ft of torque, to offer an example on the
effects of G-forces while still running uncomplainingly on pump
gas. The powerplant pairs well with a 4-speed TCi-2004R whose
overdrive gear comes in handy at highway speeds. Heavy duty sway
bars have been added in both front and back and a number of
suspension components have been upgraded to provide this very
well-equipped Chevelle with great street manners as it rockets
forward on its 16" American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels, outfitted
with Kumho Ecsta tires.
If you're searching for a truly well-configured, high powered Chevy
classic sporting high-impact looks, you have to check out this 1969
Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Tribute. Call today!