Vehicle Description
Known as "The Black Sheep," which by definition is an idiom used to
describe a member of a group that's different from the rest. The
vision of this build was to create the ultimate sleeper that would
make a bold statement standing still. The mission was accomplished
with this bad-to-the-bone muscle machine. As the VIN number
indicates this vehicle was built in Freemont, CA, as a 1966
Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2-door sedan with a 6-cylinder engine. As
the original documents indicate, this car was sold new at De Anza
Chevrolet in Riverside, CA, on December 31, 1965, to La Verna
Swerline, the owner at least into the late 1990s. The following
original documentation is included in an organized binder: GM new
vehicle inspection and adjustment schedule forms, owner's manual,
warranty card with Protect-O-Plate, California title application,
five State Farm insurance cards, 12 California registrations from
1965-75, 1992, 1993 and miscellaneous receipts. This vehicle was
the product of a meticulous restoration that was completed in July
2021 and has only 20 test miles. It's in show-quality condition
from top to bottom. The combination of the cowl hood and center
window post gives it a unique appearance. The body is very straight
with excellent gaps throughout. The black paint is ocean deep and
shines beautifully. All of the glass is new and tinted throughout.
The glass trim was painted Satin Black. The dual mirrors and door
handles were powder-coated black. The front grille was painted
silver and a black Chevrolet emblem was added. The front bumper
turn-signal holes along with bolts were smoothed and painted
sliver. It's equipped with Optronics LED headlights with daytime
running lights and turn signals. The rear bumper and taillight
bezels were painted silver. The car sits on 17-inch black steel
wheels with hubcaps painted silver with black Chevrolet logos. The
wheels are wrapped with new Sumitomo HTR tires. The exterior is
complemented by an all-new Burgundy and black interior. Some of the
custom interior features include the dome light, rearview mirror,
Dakota Digital VHX gauges, Ididit tilt steering column, Billet
Specialties 14-inch Formula steering wheel, door armrest brackets,
door handles, window cranks, Billet Specialties pedals, Hurst
shifter and carpeted floor mats labeled Chevelle. The trunk
compartment was nicely restored with a factory-style trunk mat and
full-size spare tire. The engine compartment is nicely detailed
throughout with many custom features. The firewall, inner fenders
and radiator support were finished in textured paint for
durability. The cowl hood is supported with Eddie Motorsports black
aluminum hood hinges. The heart of this car is a rebuilt 454 V8
engine with 502 rectangular port heads and a double roller timing
chain. The engine has been outfitted with an Edelbrock Victor Jr
intake, carbon-fiber valve covers with custom breathers, 750 cfm
Holley Street Brawler carburetor, Chevrolet air cleaner with
Edelbrock filter, Russell braided fuel lines, HEI electronic
ignition system, Taylor wires with separators, custom pulleys and
heat-shrink hose clamps. It has a custom radiator support show
panel and Optima red top battery with aluminum tray. The engine is
cooled by a custom aluminum radiator with dual electric fans and
aluminum overfill canister. The engine breathes through custom
Hooker ceramic headers and a 2-1/2-inch Flowmaster exhaust system
that sounds awesome. The engine is coupled to a rebuilt Muncie M22
Rock Crusher 4-speed manual transmission. Power is transferred
through the Ford 9-inch posi-traction rear end with Moser axles and
3.89 gears. The nicely detailed undercarriage was finished in
textured paint for durability. It's equipped with power steering,
power front disc brakes and upgraded suspension parts, such as
front drop spindles and rear springs. This vehicle has been
recently serviced and detailed - all documented with an invoice
that is included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
