Vehicle Description
1967 was a great year for the Chevelle (many feel it was the
greatest), and when you find an uber-clean 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
SS396 hardtop like this, it probably makes sense to build the
nicest car you can around it. Gorgeous Capri Cream paint doesn't
hurt, either, because you want it to get noticed, and with a
thumping 454 cubic inch big block under the hood, a quick-shifting
4-speed manual managing the gears, and a long list of top options
joining the party in this recently restored muscle car, you can
afford to boast and flex some swagger out on the street.
The later Chevelles get a lot of attention these days, but in '67,
the car was elegant, smooth, and restrained, and in a rather
subdued color like factory-correct Code T Capri Cream, it doesn't
seem to be trying too hard. With a stock hood with those cool
inserts to set it apart from all the cars wearing fake
cowl-induction units, this very attractive Chevelle was beautifully
finished for the show field just 3,155 miles ago, but still knows
how to have fun on the street. The bodywork is extremely well done
and the paint, while not a perfect trailer queen presentation, is
pretty darned close; quite frankly it's one of the nicest we've
seen at this price point in many years. No stripes or other
add-ons, but it does have a proper SS grille and crossed-flag
badges on its flanking fenders, both a part of the SS package that
also included a big block 396 V8 engine. The badges say '396' but
today there's a bit more living under the hood, but the warning is
certainly appreciated. The '67s are also neat because of their
exquisite chrome details, including shiny bumpers, a bright,
eye-catching grille, and some of the most attractive taillights of
the era. Add in the rocker panel moldings and the blacked-out
tailpanel and it takes on a more formal air, although the raked
stance and dual exhaust pipes behind the rear tires let everyone
know this Chevelle can throw down whenever, wherever.
Black upholstery works perfectly with the cream exterior, and it's
a nice break from the lighter colors we sometimes see in the
'sleeper' Chevelles of old. It has been completely restored to
stock specs using a combination of new and a few original pieces
(mostly found in the dash), with beautiful black seat covers on the
buckets and rear bench, slick matching door panels, a factory
center console, and plush black carpets and a taut headliner that
seal the cabin up tightly. The bright accent parts and crisp
detailing give it a like-new look inside with hardly any signs of
use to speak of, particularly the 3-spoke SS steering wheel and
nicely presented factory instruments just beyond it, which are
joined by an auxiliary tachometer to the left. A console with a
chrome 4-speed shifter looks great and adds to this car's
performance credentials, and it's joined by a factory clock just
ahead - one of the SS's coolest factory features. Options include
factory A/C with upgraded hardware and modern R134a refrigerant
under the hood, although the system is still managed via the
original control panel in the center of the dash, and just above it
a retro-style AM/FM/Cassette stereo was neatly added as well. Even
the trunk is correctly appointed, finished with spatter paint and
protected via a plaid mat cover on the floor and over the spare
tire.
So, like we mentioned before, the badges say '396' but that's
actually a newer 454 cubic inch big block that's been dressed up
like a stocker, right down to the decals on the air cleaner. The
extra 58 cubes certainly help with horsepower and with a Holley
Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor, performance intake manifold,
long-tube headers, and an HEI ignition system, it definitely has
the moves to live up to its looks. There's correct Chevy Orange
paint on the block, a reproduction decal on the stock air cleaner
(showing 375 horsepower), and big block valve covers adorned in
shiny chrome, just as they should be. A quick-shifting 4-speed
manual transmission will take all the punishment the 454 can dish
out, as can the heavy-duty 12-bolt out back, so don't be afraid to
lean on the loud pedal now and then. The underside is beautifully
restored with color-matched pans, satin-black painted axles, and
fresh components throughout, suggesting this was a frame-off,
nut-and-bolt job from start-to-finish. The stainless dual exhaust
system with throaty chambered mufflers sounds suitably aggressive
for fun on the street, and the gas tank is so clean it looks like
it was put in yesterday. Factory 15-inch Rally wheels with beauty
rings and center caps look right and are fitted with 225/70/15
front and 235/70/15 rear BFGoodrich redline radials that are
exactly right for a vintage muscle car.
Beautifully turned out and only a little bit sneaky, this is a
great-running big block Chevelle SS that's ready to enjoy. The fact
that it was recently finished is the icing on the cake. Call
today!
