Vehicle Description
What we've got here is really something else. In the showroom now
is this absolutely stunning 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible,
and Coyote Classics is more than happy to present it for
consideration. This one is the real deal, being an authentic
Chevelle SS396 with a numbers-matching 396 C.I. V8 and a 3.31:1
PosiTraction rear axle. The attention to detail on this SS is
absolutely jaw-dropping, as nearly every inch of this Chevelle is
period-correct right down to the sticker badging on the engine's
chrome valve covers. Compared to the previous model year, 1966
Chevelles got a completely new restyling on the previous frame that
included smooth contours, a broad new grille and curved side
windows. The new bodylines showed off the "Coke-bottle" styling
that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. As
previously stated, this drop-top Chevelle is powered by a
numbers-matching 396 C.I. V8 engine paired to a Holley "Turbo-Jet"
4-barrel carburetor, putting down more than enough power to get the
wheels spinning. Torque from the 396 gets to the rear axle through
a Hurst 4-speed manual transmission, as the original slow-shifting
2-speed "Powerglide" automatic had been updated during restoration
to something a little more fitting for an SS396. The paint is
positively beautiful, with a crystal-clear maroon tint covering
bodylines that are laser-straight. The interior is just as
fantastic as it looks, with dark red vinyl bucket seats matched
with a deluxe center console, including a working factory clock!
Additionally, the black power convertible top is in great working
condition, ready for any cruise day. Options fitted to this SS396
include power steering, power brakes, a power convertible top, a
tilt steering wheel, a center console with working clock, a
"Knee-Knocker" correct tachometer, an AM pushbutton radio, and a
sweet-sounding dual exhaust system. It has a beautiful and straight
undercarriage, frame, and body. Many years ago, before the car was
of value and restored, it had a rebuilt title. Even though it is a
show-quality car, it still has that "rebuilt" lettering on the top
of the title. The car rides on some some badass stock
maroon-painted wheels with Chevrolet chrome dog-dish hubcaps, which
are mounted on top of some retro-style Goodyear redline tires. This
'66 Chevelle is sitting in our showroom now, looking for a new
driver. Why don't you give it the chance it needs to get back out
and burn rubber again?
VIN and Cowl Tag decode as follows:
VIN- 138676B169853
1: Chevrolet
38: Chevelle SS-396, 8-cylinder
67: 2-door convertible
6: 1966 model year
B: Baltimore, Maryland Assembly Plant
169853: Sequence number; 69,852nd 1966 Chevrolet built
COWL TAG-
05C: Manufactured on the 3rd week of May, 1966
337: Baltimore Assembly "job number" (this is believed to be an
internal number used to track the particular interior work and
aside from being found on the trim inspection sheet has no real
significance other than being a fun fact)
66: 1966 model year
13867: Chevrolet Chevelle SS-396 2-Door Convertible
BAL: Built at the Baltimore, Maryland Assembly Plant
2433: Fisher body unit number
790: "Medium Aztec Bronze" vinyl interior (replaced with maroon
during restoration)
M: "Aztec Bronze" paint (repainted to maroon during
restoration)
6: "Beige" convertible top (replaced with black during
restoration)
2: Exit Assembly Gate No. 2
