Vehicle Description
You want a car built for combat? Take a close look at this
absolutely dialed-in 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 502 Tribute.
Brutally sophisticated, it's a premier American muscle car example
with a dropdead gorgeous Marina Blue-on-black presentation, a
thumping 502 V8 crate engine under the hood, a smooth-shifting
700R4 4-speed automatic handling the gears, and a host of choice
options like power 4-wheel disc brakes and cold A/C that put it
over the top. Yeah, this top-flight Chevelle definitely
delivers.
Born with Code Y Butternut Yellow paint, the restorers of this
Chevelle made the right decision to upgrade that rather bland
original color to the much more vivid Marina Blue you see today.
Quite frankly, there aren't many better colors to bless this
legendary livery with, and even if you're a purist at heart, you
should find solace in the fact that that they used a period-correct
shade. An apex predator needs to have some flash, and bright Marina
Blue fits the bill just fine. Of course, painting it such an
attention-grabbing color also meant that the steel underneath had
to be laser straight, so they invested big in getting the bodywork
in great shape. It's incredibly nice, dare-we-say borderline show
quality nice if not for a couple very minor imperfections, but any
demerits that might be found sure take a lot of effort to locate.
Let's just call it a top driver-quality muscle car to be safe, but
rest assured, you're going to be impressed when you see it in
person. It's miles deep, incredibly lustrous, and so glossy that it
practically reflects our entire photo booth. So yeah, it's pretty
darn nice. The bodywork is great too, with excellent panel
alignment and even gaps throughout, meaning it probably looks
better than it did when it was new, and other than the flashy
chrome wheels everything is 100% stock. That includes the dual-hump
hood, SS front grille, and blacked-out tail panel, all of which add
extra pop to this legendary creature. The builders also
concentrated on getting the chrome and brightwork into great shape,
including shiny chrome bumpers, rocker panel molding, and all that
stainless trim around the roof, glass, and wheel wells.
The sporty black interior uses vinyl bucket seats, a center
console, and comfortable rear bench all stitched in attractive
patterns that make a bold statement about performance. There's a
factory-spec 3-spoke SS steering wheel with a grip-ready rim at the
helm, which we assume is there intentionally to help in the heat of
combat, along with a B&M shifter that was incorporated into the
factory center console to manage the 700R4 automatic transmission
below. The factory gauges inside the stock bezel are still doing
their thing, augmented by a set of AutoMeter auxiliary gauges under
the dash and a large AutoMeter Sport-Comp tachometer strapped to
the steering wheel, and they've all been neatly installed so as to
not compromise the original theme of the car. Factory A/C is a nice
find in a car like this and it's functional thanks to an upgraded
to modern components and R134a refrigerant, and a drop-in arm
rest/storage console with a set of cupholders was added atop the
factory console and is another creature comfort inside the reworked
cabin. A retro-style AM/FM/AUX stereo was installed in the factory
slot and looks just right, there are seatbelts up front, and a set
of heavy-duty Chevelle floormats were added to protect the plush
black carpeting. Fresh materials include the door cards that
complement the upholstery, a taut headliner above, plush carpets
below, and the trunk was neatly finished with a black carpeted
mat.
The upgraded 502 cubic inch V8 motor puts big block power at your
fingertips, making this Chevelle a formidable performer most mere
mortals won't ever tussle with. It's a Generation VI Chevrolet
motor that was installed approximately 5K miles ago, and with
upgrades like a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock
aluminum intake manifold, a serpentine belt system, and long-tube
headers, the engine grunts out some serious twist that'll get the
drop on just about everything else on the street. It's incredibly
detailed with dress-up parts like finned valve covers and a
matching air cleaner, a chrome alternator and A/C compressor, and
Marina Blue engine enamel on the block itself that matches the
inner fenders and firewall, giving the engine bay a definitive,
high-performance look. There's a big Champion aluminum radiator
with an electric cooling fan up front, as well as Wilwood power
4-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors and big CPP
calipers, and power steering that maneuvers the A-Body with ease,
so don't be afraid to use this Chevelle as intended. The 700R4
4-speed automatic transmission was installed at the same time as
the engine, and it's the perfect running mate to the big block,
spinning a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end. The upgraded performance
suspension features a double-wishbone setup in the front, upgraded
Ridetech coils and shocks, sway bars fore and aft, and a Ridetech
4-link out back that help set the stance and keep the muscle car
planted to the ground. A custom H-pipe dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers gives the big block a terrific sound, and
although the undercarriage isn't overly detailed, it's very clean
and solid as can be. Flashy American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
totally stuff the wheel wells and carry staggered 235/45/17 Nitto
radials all-around.
Just an uber-clean, sleek, and shockingly fast Chevelle, this
muscle car is about as dialed-in as they come. If you like BIG
substance and BIG style, then this may be your next classic. Call
today!
