Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has a 396 big block engine with a turbo 350
automatic transmission. This is a tribute car set up to look like a
SS 396 big block car. DGC7399 VIN. 138378A137399 When a car is
right, you can tell just by looking at it. Given the predatory
stance and dialed-in paint job on this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle,
there's no question the guys who built it did their homework. It is
a potent big block car, packing a thundering 396 cubic inch V8 and
a flashy restoration with a few choice upgrades that make this one
really stand out from the pack. That electric shade of Blue
Metallic is too modern and too glitzy to be the car's original
shade (colors like this could only be seen at discos in 1968), and
the slick paint job adorning the muscular design of this
sophisticated street brawler looks downright erotic. Our photo
booth lights dance off the bright sheetmetal, while that enhanced
blue finish emphasizes the gentle arc of the Chevelle sheetmetal,
not to mention the aggressive rake, and even though it's a real
head-turner it doesn't go overboard with a bunch of loud metallic
flake or dated stripes/decals. The top driver-quality paint is
deeper and shinier than any factory finish ever was in 1968, yet it
still looks just right on this dialed-in A-Body, and the
silver-gray accent stripe that wraps across the top of the front
nose and runs the length of the lower body does a great job
breaking up all that blue. This Chevelle looks like it's had its
skin stretched tight over its chassis, and the tight fit of the
panels and professional prep give it a high-quality appearance
that'll show well on Friday nights at your favorite hangout spot.
Is it a trailer-queen? No, and that's not what Chevelles should
ever be anyway in my humble opinion. This '68 is a higher-end,
driver-quality example that loves to be driven and turns heads at
every local car show with its off-the-charts curb appeal. There's a
shiny SS grille up front, a paint-matched SS tail-panel in the
rear, proper 'SS' and '396' badges throughout, and brilliant chrome
bumpers fore and aft that add even more glitz to the already
blinging presentation. We like that they left off the gaudy racing
stripes and the cowl-induction hood, relying on the more
conservative double-hump hood and the aforementioned silver decal
to do most of the talking. Take a step back and drink this Chevelle
in, this is one slick muscle car. Open the Chevelle's big doors and
you'll find a cabin that's been well-cared for since the day it was
fully restored. The black vinyl interior has been restored using
fresh seat covers on the bench seats, matching carpets, clean door
panels, and what might actually be the original headliner (could be
pulled a bit tauter), not to mention all the other small detail
pieces that are so tough to track down and get right. A stock-style
dash is topped with a crack-free pad, while inside there's a set of
factory-style gauges flanking an aftermarket tachometer mounted in
the center that keep an eye on the big block's revs. A 3-spoke
steering wheel feels very sporty in the hands of the driver,
although the column-shifter that joins it on the column allows for
set-it-and-forget gear selection for the TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission below. Options are sparse, but you do get a Vintage
Air A/C unit with controls mounted in the center stack, and the
retro-style AM/FM/AUX stereo just below it play tunes through the
upgraded speakers in the kick panels. The back seat looks like it's
been rarely used but has enough room for 3 willing passengers, and
the spatter-painted trunk is stock and bare - proudly showing off
solid panels and sheetmetal that tell the story of this car's easy
life spent away from the elements. Horsepower is delivered from a
date-code correct 396 inch V8 that has been properly dressed in
bright Chevy Orange paint and just the right amount of shiny stuff.
Situated between the glossy black fender wells, it looks fairly
stock, although a few upgrades include a sporty performance intake
and big 4-barrel carburetor, chrome valve covers, an aluminum
radiator, and a throaty Flowmaster dual exhaust system that surely
adds a few extra horsepower. The big motor is very responsive and
really runs great today, with loads of big block torque available
at any speed and in any gear. The TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission handles the massive torque without compromising the
car's ability to cruise at highway speeds, and there's a heavy-duty
10-bolt hanging out back. Power front disc brakes provide sure,
confident stops, power steering ensures easy driving, and the large
diameter H-pipe dual exhaust system dumps out through
Flowmaster-style and big angled tips under the rear bumper. A quick
peak underneath shows off super-solid pans neatly finished in stain
black paint, along with fresh components throughout the suspension,
and someone definitely did their homework when it came time to
stuff the wheel wells, because this one wears flashy Ridler wheels
and 245/45/17 front and 285/40/17 rear Nitto performance
radials.
Nicely restored and modified just enough to catch everyone's
attention, this big block Chevelle puts a unique twist on a
timeless classic. Call now!
