Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and beautiful example of this highly factory optioned and frame off
restored 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle factory Super Sport (VIN 13837)
SS396 2 Hardtop with it's correct 396/325HP 4BBL V8 date correct
big-block engine (casting # 3902406) matched to a 4 speed manual
transmission in its original and highly desirable factory 'Matador
Red' (Code R) color paint with its original 'Black' vinyl roof,
original 'Black' (Trim Code 766) color interior, and the factory
SS396 Equipment Option Group Package which included: 396 V8 engine,
4 speed manual transmission, special domed hood, black accented
grille, power disc brakes, Super Sport wheels, Wide-Oval tires,
wheel opening moldings, bright engine accents and special chassis
features and with this particular car ordered with the additionally
desirable added factory options of; power steering and a center
console with floor shifter with bucket seats!Comprehensive frame
off restoration with photos, just freshened up. 396/325 hp 4BBL
engine. Casting number 3902406. 4 speed manual transmission. 12
bolt positraction rear end. Power steering. Factory Matador Red car
with Black Vinyl roof. Base/ clear coat paint, which is in great
shape. Black vinyl roof is like new. Factory white SS stripes. Nice
straight and rust free body. Chrome and stainless trim are in great
shape. Body weather stripping is also in great shape. SS wheels
with radial white letter radial tires. Factory Black bucket seat
interior. Newer seat covers, door panels, carpet and headliner.
Factory SS gauges with tach. Factory console with floor shifter.
Aftermarket stereo. Obviously way fewer SS396-optioned 300 Deluxe
coupes and sport coupes were built than their Malibu counterparts
and they are solid gold for collectors. The Super Sport option
included a 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 beneath a double-domed
hood, along with a black-out grille displaying an SS emblem and a
black rear panel. More potent editions of the 396 engine also made
the options list, developing 350 or 375 horsepower. From the chrome
air cleaner and valve covers, which are a factory correct part off
the Z25 SS option, to the Chevy Orange paint on the block and
heads, this car's engine compartment is correct and well done. From
the finish on the brake booster components to the rugged 12-bolt
Posi rear end and dual exhausts and other correct components
including spiral shocks, sway bars and standard Super Sport power
front disc brakes to little things like correct reproduction hoses
and clamps, the desirable strato-bucket seats, this is an amazingly
stock looking and unmolested example that has many of its original
engine components. At the corners, 14-inch Super Sport wheels with
correct SS center caps and trim rings carry correct, white letter
tires. Above the full width bumper, the black accented Super Sport
grille contrasts with the dynamic 'Matador Red' paint to highlight
the cars tapered body panels. At the sides of the grille, four
correct T3 headlights are connected by a traditional Chevrolet
grille bar that features the correct 'SS 396' emblem at the center
axis of the car. On the header panel, a chrome 'Chevelle by
Chevrolet' emblem complements chrome louvers on the SS specific
domed hood and excellent looking stainless trim. At the sides of
the car, sit pristine 'SS 396' front fender emblems and chrome
trimmed front and rear marker lights.The car has its original
396/325HP intake manifolds with a correct 3902406 casting # but
please note that as typically happens over the years the block was
previously decked by a machine shop during a rebuild and the engine
assembly date and suffix codes were unfortunately removed by the
machining process. As 'Road Test' magazine correctly stated, "The
SS package made the Chevelle worthy of notice by any serious
motorist and permits the available power to be utilized with safe
handling and braking". Correct SS options include round dash
gauges, F41 suspension, front disc brakes, rear bumper pad, bright
engine accents, dual exhausts with bright tips, black accented
grille, wheel opening moldings, special domed hood, special chassis
features including SS emblems on the grille, fenders, rear bumper,
17x7 Rally Wheels with raised white letter tires, SS steering wheel
and door trim! This particular example is body style 37 and an
authentic 2 door Super Sport 2 Door Hardtop. The trim tag or data
plate is also correctly riveted on the top of the cowl on the
drivers side showing it's original factory specs.The car was loaded
with original factory options including:SS396 PkgSpc Duct Hood4 Spd
Manual TransmissionCush Rim S/ WheelPower SteeringF70x14 WS
BltdRecess Prk WpersUpr Lvl VentVisor MirrorSpcl Perf SuspPwr Disc
BrakesBelts amp; F/HarnTint Glass AllDlx Seat BeltsDlx S/Shdr HarDr
Emblem SSRoof Drip MldgsDoor Edge GuardsW/House MldgsRadio AM amp;
TapeGlove BoxW/S AntennaThe car was frame off restored whilst under
its previous ownership and was obviously always garaged since with
no signs of any accidents and no rust. The Chevelle SS combined
Chevrolet's largest engines with its midsize car to give outrageous
results. The squarer lines gave SS Chevelle's the stance of a
street tough. This particular cars original SS factory option
package included the F41 special performance suspension package
with stiffer front springs to compensate for the weight of the big
block engine, a black finished grille, a left hand remote control
sport rearview mirror, Super Sport SS emblems, power front disc
brakes, dual exhausts to optimize the engines performance, bucket
seats with a center console and 4 speed floor shifter, and wide
wheels and tires on 5 spoke Magnum 500 steel SS wheels.The car's
original factory color Matador Red paint is a two stage base/clear
coat and in absolutely exceptional condition, as it the whole car.
The original Black color interior has also been fully restored and
is in superb condition and the car boasts no signs of any rust or
accidents, obviously an always garaged and cherished driver, not an
abused older muscle car! This car must be seen to be believed and
driven to be fully appreciated - the 396/325HP 4 BBL Big Block V8
engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil
pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent
and is matched to the desirable 4 speed manual transmission which
shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always
remains cool.In summary, this must be one of the finest example's
available anywhere of this highly desirable and collectible muscle
car a beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Factory Super Sport 396 Big
Block car frame off restored and fully loaded with factory options
in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily
head-turning condition! An all time classic American muscle car
that needs little or no introduction.