Vehicle Description
At first glance, you might be thinking this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
300 Deluxe is a nice, but kind of ordinary car. But look a little
closer: the bright blue paint is eye-catching, the matching
interior is delightfully vintage, and there's a freshly rebuilt SBC
drivetrain under the original livery. If you want a Chevelle but
you don't want to be like everyone else, perhaps this 4-door 300 is
a smarter choice.
A lot of these cars are running around with modern colors on them,
but we're big fans of the correct Code F Marina Blue this Chevelle
wears. Perfect for the 1960s, it's somewhat low-key but contrasts
nicely with the raked stance and oversized rolling stock. The paint
job is certainly an older respray (reported to have been re-done in
the 1980s) but it's holding up very well, offering a nice shine and
luster that's entirely appropriate on the long bodywork, and with
great gaps and straight panels throughout you'll never have to make
excuses for the driver-quality presentation. There are a few
blemishes and certainly some signs of use and age, which isn't
surprising, but absolutely nothing will stop you from getting in
this car and hitting the local cruise nights. The low-profile looks
of the Chevelle 300 have aged well, and this one has a timeless
grace that will always be in fashion. Instead, this one exudes
class and dignity, and with a nice rumble from its exhaust, it
looks every bit the part of a gentleman's express with a little
added pop. All the original trim is still on place, including the
straight profile slash down the length of the body, nice chrome
bumpers fore and aft, a straight grille, and a set of Chevrolet
badges at each end.
The two-tone blue cloth-and-vinyl interior is the right choice with
the Marina Blue bodywork, presenting a clean, welcoming overall
look that could easily pass for original. Bench seats fore and aft
make this a big, comfortable car with room for everyone, and the
seat upholstery is very comfortable and presented with correct
materials and patterns. Plush blue carpets and original door panels
look great with only minor wear to speak of, giving the interior a
finished feel that's very easy to live with. The original gauges
are still in place ahead of the driver, surrounded by a bright
instrument panel that shows none of the usual fading or
discoloration, and the digital control panel for the Holley Sniper
EFI system was mounted in the center of the dash. An upgraded
stereo system works with aftermarket speakers in the doors and
package shelf, along with a Rockford Fosgate amplifier mounted in
the trunk, and there's plenty of room back there even with
full-size bias-ply spare.
As a code 34 car, this Chevelle was born with a V8, and the 283 V8
under the hood could very likely be the original block. Regardless,
it was fully rebuilt approximately 1,500 miles ago and is running
stronger than ever today. Dressed like a factory piece with Chevy
Orange on the block and valve covers, there are no surprises here,
just a great-running Chevy small block that's ready to do its job
for decades to come. A Holley Sniper electronic fuel-injection
system was added for great reliability and responsiveness, and it's
tucked underneath an open-element air cleaner with a big
aftermarket filter. A modern alternator, fresh plugs and wires, an
Optima gel-cell battery, and fresh exhaust manifolds ensure plenty
of power without sacrificing its ability to be driven every day,
and with power steering and power front disc brakes, it's easy to
handle. A fully rebuilt (also approx. 1,500 miles ago) Powerglide
automatic transmission shifts cleanly and delivers bulletproof
reliability, while the 10-bolt rear end doesn't mind the
horsepower. Take a moment to examine the floors, which are
exceptionally clean with a fresh dusting of black undercarriage
paint that hides nothing. Most of the suspension parts look new,
with fresh shock, springs, and even freshly painted axles that look
great, and a newer dual exhaust system gives this Chevelle a great
V8 voice but doesn't betray this car's otherwise low-key demeanor.
American Racing Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels have a sporty look
that never disappoints, and the 225/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear
performance radials offer vastly improved handling.
Just a tidy, no-nonsense Chevelle, albeit one with a great look.
Offered with its original window sticker and featuring 85,758
believed actual miles, this recently refreshed A-Body is turnkey
and ready to go! Call today!
