Vehicle Description
This 1968 Chevelle SS 396 is sure to hit a few high notes with
Chevy fans: Big block engine. 4-speed manual. Red paint. And 100%
ready to rumble. Restored to it's factory specs and built to be a
drivable investment, this is a very impressive muscle car.
Classic Matador Red sure looks good on the Chevelle, doesn't it?
Chevy's intermediate got a big facelift that started what is
arguably the most popular line of muscle cars, and there's no
question they got it right. Bodywork is good throughout, with great
gaps and a smooth finish thanks to a lifetime of careful ownership.
Look how nicely those quarters fit, the smooth, unbroken line that
runs from nose to tail, and the gaps on the doors; this car was put
together very carefully. The black vinyl top is surely a recent
addition, because it's just too nice to be original, and there's no
rust or signs of trouble underneath. Four headlights up front frame
a shiny SS grille, while out back, a blacked-out tail panel with
correct SS emblems highlights the bumper. The emblems say '396' and
that's exactly what it's packing under the hood, not fooling anyone
at the red light. I don't care what you're driving, you're going to
think twice when a big block Chevelle rolls up next to you.
Inside, this one looks fantastic thanks to a set of slick black
buckets and the coolest Hurst shifter ever invented. The original
gauges are in great condition, more evidence of an easy life,
including that unique square tachometer right in front of the
driver. The back seat also sports clean seat covers, and plush
black carpet was installed throughout the passenger compartment
during the restoration. The big dash is straight and free of any
cracks, and the star of the show is the Hurst T-handle shifter
that's an easy reach for the driver, and almost begs to be slammed
into each gear. Pumping tunes into the cabin is an AM/FM stereo
that feeds speakers built into the kick panels and package shelf.
In back, the very clean trunk offers a replacement mat, a jack
assembly with full-sized spare tire on an original steel wheel.
The real story here, however, is the thumping 396 cubic inch big
block V8 under the hood. With plenty of horsepower on tap, it's
hilarious to think that this was just the base engine in the
Chevelle SS in 1968. Rebuilt with a mild cam inside, it runs
superbly and has been dressed to show-off. That means Chevy Orange
paint, freshly chromed valve covers, and an open-element air
cleaner with proper Turbo-Jet decals on top. Even the hoses and
clamps appear to be proper reproduction pieces that will give this
car an edge when the gawkers come around. It's backed by a
quick-shifting 4-speed manual transmission and 12-bolt rear end, so
the powertrain is virtually indestructible. There's evidence of
good maintenance throughout, and ceramic coated headers feed a
rumbling dual exhaust system with Flowmaster-style mufflers for a
great soundtrack. The undercarriage is not detailed for show, but
for hitting the road it's hard to beat a big block A-body. Handsome
factory SS wheels with "396 SS" center caps are wrapped in
right-sized 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials so it handles
beautifully.
Clean, fast, and virtually bulletproof, this is the kind of
Chevelle you've always wanted. Go ahead, indulge yourself and give
us a call today!