Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 - Built 396 V8 - Dark Cherry Paint -
B&M Shifter (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this 1968
Chevelle on a website other than our main website, it's possible
you haven't seen all of this vehicles information. To see all the
photos, as well as a short start-up and walk-around video, please
go to our main website: GKM dot com) For 1968, GM introduced the
redesigned A-Body platform which featured a shorter 112 wheelbase
and a dramatic new look for the cars of that line; 442, GS, GTO and
of course the Chevelle. While arguably one can cite that the
earlier generation of the A-Body line kicked off the muscle car era
(in the form of the GTO), when you mention this era of intermediate
cars with oversized engines most folks picture the Chevelle SS.
Featured here is a perfect example why these new for 1968 A-Body
cars in many ways define the era when muscle ruled the streets. The
stance on this Super Sport Chevelle is perfect, sitting on stock SS
steel wheels with raised white letter radial tires. The Dark Cherry
paint is an older repaint with a few blemishes but presents
extremely well with a deep luster and has been well maintained.
Chrome bumpers appear original with some light patina but still
shine vibrantly. Chevrolet had it right with these Chevelles, it
features subtle badges that call out the big block mayhem under the
hood, but you have to look close! Unfortunately, the largest call
outs to the SS 396 option is on the tail panel, which is the last
reminder you see as this Chevelle blows your doors off! The
floorboards of this vehicle are solid and rust free with a light
undercoating to protect the factory metal. There are no power
robbing power accessories on this suspension, steering and brakes
are manual with no power assist with drum brakes on all four
corners. Chevrolet equipped these cars right with the drivetrain
behind the torguey 396 big block, with the heavy duty 3 speed 400
Turbo-Hydramatic transmission which transfers the power to the
legendary GM 12 bolt rear differential. Of course, no 60's muscle
car would be complete without a set of era correct traction bars to
help plant all that power to the pavement. Inside the black
interior is mostly original, cosmetically restored with new carpet
and the front bucket seats which have been recovered. Upgrades
include Autometer oil pressure and temperature gauges and a large
tachometer to monitor the engine vitals. Dig out your favorite mix
tape as the tunes are broadcasted through a vintage Sony
AM/FM/Cassette player. Gear changes are handled by a floor mounted
B&M Shifter. Completing this street dominator package is the
built 396cid Big Block V8 assembled my Pro Racing Engines of Crown
Point, Indiana. Erson open air element air cleaner and chrome valve
covers add the high-performance bling to this package. A Holley
Double pumper carburetor sits a top an Edelbrock aluminum intake
and the combustion is fired by a GM HEI ignition with Accel Super
Coil. The horses rumble through stainless exhaust headers in to 3
exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers that dump just in front of the
rear differential. This Chevelle is well sorted and ready to cruise
to your local Cars and Caffeine, cruise in or car show where it
will turn heads with its throaty idle and menacing looks. Call if
interested or e-mail with questions. Thank you for looking.