Vehicle Description
A fresh looking, vital first generation Chevelle is always a
welcome sight and this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 certainly is
just that. It's about as impressive an example of a Super Sport
Chevelle in its original form as you're likely to see anytime soon
and combines its vintage appearance with big block power under its
hood that's performing in top notch fashion.
As an authentic Super Sport - no rebadged sleight of hand involved
here - this Chevelle first represented Chevy in the muscle car
battles of the mid-'60s and actually evolved to become a series of
its own just a year before this '67 came out. It proudly wears that
heritage via badging on all four sides - the Super Sport script on
its rear fenders is particularly distinctive. Its Ermine White
shade matches its original color and is in great shape - it was
freshened only a few years back. Take a lap around this classic and
you'll notice that, save for its aftermarket wheels, it remains in
stock configuration - a fitting confirmation of just how cool this
car was to begin with. The cabin is surrounded by clear glass and
topped with a fresh-looking black vinyl top that still has its deep
black coloring and shows no bubbling. And all of that commemorative
badging as well as the trim and the bumpers both fore and aft are
in great shape. It's a well fitted classic to boot, with body
panels that blend together well and show nice, even gaps around the
hood, doors and deck lid.
The turquoise interior is not only still in its original
configuration but it's also in outstanding shape. Take a closer
look and you'll see the distinctive texture of the vinyl surfaces
inside is a little different than the norm of the era and does a
good job of mimicking leather. The ultra-clean look of everything
inside the doors gives the impression that time came to a
standstill for this classic - the upholstery looks just as it did
when new and the matching carpet below as well as the trim and
overall fit and finish are just as impressive. The dash area is
another high point for this Chevy, as it's also looking great. The
assortment of factory gauges in the instrument cluster are all
functional and are joined by an aftermarket tach, and the dash pad
shows no signs of cracking. The trunk area is in just the condition
you would expect based on the rest of the car - with a full size
spare inside and solid floors and a solid rubber seal sitting under
the deck lid to keep the elements from intruding.
The period correct 396 cubic inch V8 beneath the hood wears a
chrome air cleaner and a pair of chrome valve covers and remains in
factory configuration - it already packed a pretty strong punch
upon leaving the factory, after all. It's running great and sits in
a very clean engine bay - the firewall and inner fenders don't even
show a hint of grime - while teaming with a smooth-shifting
automatic transmission to provide a very solid driving experience.
Unlike most of its muscle car counterparts, Chevelles of this era
already featured coil springs in back, so its ride is also smooth
and suffers from none of the clattering and binding that often come
with leaf springs. Power steering makes for easy navigation, while
power brakes - with discs up front - provide easy, low-effort stops
as this classic Chevy cruises on its set of 15" American Racing
tires outfitted with Mastercraft tires that look nearly new.
These first generation Chevelles are getting harder and harder to
find and examples like this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, with
its strong running condition and eye-catching appearance are
downright rare. Call today!