Vehicle Description
With its rugged, squared-off shape and a monster 489 V8 big block
sitting under the hood, and a quick-shifting Tremec 5-speed gearbox
managing the gears, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is an
absolute stunner. After just a quick look at that brilliant red
paint job and sporty bucket seat interior, the choice upgrades
throughout this build really put it over the top.
It can be argued that the 1967 Chevelle SS396 represented GM's
first (and best) effort to land a winning contender in the muscle
car wars of the 1960s. The model went through a fairly thorough
updating just a year prior to this '67's debut, receiving a
brawnier look, a broad track and robust front end, along with the
distinctive flying buttress rear roofline that made these cars so
iconic. This bright red example is a top driver-quality muscle car,
and we mean that as a high complement, as you're going to want to
drive it a ton just to brag. The deep, lustrous paint is fresh and
carries a great shine, providing just the right bold and aggressive
look for this classic, and the magnetic color serves as a very
effective backdrop for the array of exterior fittings it carries.
Slick black stripes were painted on the sides of the cowl hood,
giving this A-body a slightly custom look, and they match the
blacked-out, SS-spec tail panel. Polished chrome bumpers both fore
and aft act as perfect endcaps and the rocker panel trim
accentuates the killer raked stance of this prowling muscle car.
Finishing off the exterior, the iconic SS grille up front, the
trademark Chevy flag badges on the front fenders, and the Super
Sport badges on the rear fenders all provide fitting callouts to
this Chevy's Super Sport inspiration.
Inside, the black vinyl interior has a largely factory
configuration that's accented with just a couple minor aftermarket
touches, and it all works great together to help provide a perfect
environment in which to put this Chevy through its paces. Matching
red paint on the dash, center console, door outlines, and the backs
of the bucket seats add a little spice inside, breaking up the
usual monotony you find inside a Chevelle from this era. Everything
looks clean inside and the black vinyl front buckets and matching
rear bench seat loom over plush black carpeting lining the floors,
the black door panel inserts look practically new, and the taut
headliner above proves that nothing was overlooked inside. Running
between the seats is a factory center console that houses an 8-ball
topped Hurst chrome shifter that's within easy reach of the driver,
and the stylish analog clock just ahead is a Chevelle SS staple. A
sharp 3-spoke steering wheel is joined on the column by a big
SunPro tachometer, while the dash ahead features stock-style gauges
augmented with a trio of auxiliary units underneath, and there are
brightly polished chrome accents throughout that really make the
command center pop. Options include a retro-style AM/FM/AUX radio
in the center of the dash, a set of seatbelts up fore and aft, and
a full Vintage Air R134a air conditioning kit that's in top form
and cools the cabin as needed. Out back, the trunk was neatly
finished with black spatter-paint and shows off this Chevelle's
incredibly solid bones.
A powerful, professionally built 454 big block sits in the engine
compartment, punched out to 489 cubes and featuring performance
internals like a Comp Cams camshaft, valve springs, and hydraulic
lifters, an Eagle crank and connecting rods, and ProComp heads. A
billet front-runner kit drives all the accessories, a Holley
4-barrel carburetor feeds the beast atop an aluminum air-gap
intake, and Hedman headers at the flanks connect to a throaty
H-pipe dual exhaust system with barking Flowmaster mufflers. The
engine comes decked out with a pair of black Chevrolet valve covers
and matching air cleaner that blend well with the newer alternator,
power brake and power steering systems, and upgraded air
conditioning compressor. An updated HEI ignition system, Optima
battery, and new wiring provide optimum spark, and a big aluminum
radiator with a dual electric fans up front keeps operating
temperatures in check. The Chevy Orange powerplant runs strong and
sounds great through its set of long-tube headers, and with a
Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission sitting just behind it, plus
a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end filled with 3.73 POSI gears in back,
this Chevelle is well-geared for both serious off the line exploits
and long-term cruising as well. Power steering makes for easy
navigation, while power brakes that feature discs up front provide
low effort, fade resistant stops. The undercarriage is very solid
and clean, with upgrades found throughout, while the Flowmaster
dual exhaust system sounds wonderfully throaty and deep - the
perfect soundtrack for a Chevrolet big block. 15-inch Cragar S/S
wheels wrapped with BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials complete
the look of this sharp Chevy.
Combining vintage appeal and big block power, this 1967 Chevrolet
Chevelle SS396 is one very fine ride. Call today!
