It is amazing how, when it comes to classic cars, two letters and
three numbers can instantly open up a floodgate of memories and a
rush of adrenaline. Fully repainted in a deep black complemented by
a pair of full-length white racing stripes, this 1969 Chevrolet
Chevelle SS 396 Tribute Restomod looks every bit the boulevard
bruiser as it would have half a century ago, and more, thanks to a
bit of modern technology worked into this car's second life.
Inside, we find a nicely redone black vinyl interior. A center
console separates dual bucket seats, while a power-assisted,
two-spoke wheel proudly displays the iconic SS logo. A three-pod
gauge cluster features a big 160 mph speedometer and 8,000 rpm
tachometer, while an upgraded HVAC system makes temperature control
even easier than before. An AM/FM/AUX head unit also offers
Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for far more entertainment options
than the unit it replaced. The real entertainment, however, is
provided by the cueball-style floor-mounted shifter, available to
your right hand.
Under that expansive hood, we find a clean engine bay with a big
6.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8. With its trick red
Chevrolet-embossed valve covers and composite intake manifold, this
big block does away with spent gases through a set of long-tube
headers and dual exhaust, capped off with a pair of sweet-sounding
aftermarket mufflers, giving this Chevelle its muscle-car rumble.
That power is routed through a tried-and-true Tremec five-speed
manual transmission before heading out to the 12-bolt rear end,
which transfers those ponies to the pavement via a set of 20-inch
ten-spoke U.S. Mags wheels shod in 255/40ZR-120 Cooper Cobra
rubber. Up front, a staggered set of 18-inch wheels wrapped in
215/45ZR-18 rubber handles steering duties with aplomb.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Full Black Repaint
• SS Badging
• White Racing Stripes
• 6.0 Liter V8
• EFI
• Composite Intake Manifold
• Optima Red Top Battery
• Dual Electric Fans
• Long Tubes
• Dual Exhaust
• Tremec Five Speed Manual
• 12 Bolt Rear
• QA1 Coilovers
• QA1 Upper and Lower Control Arms
• Four Wheel Power Discs
• Cross Drilled and Slotted Front Rotors
• Power Steering
• US Mags Wheels
• Z-Rated Tires
• Redone Black Vinyl Interior
• Bucket Seats
• Air Conditioning (inop)
• Bluetooth
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute Restomod rides on an
aftermarket suspension featuring QA1 upper and lower control arms
up front, along with matching QA1 coilovers. Four-wheel power disc
brakes are highlighted by cross-drilled and slotted front discs
that stand ready to scrub off speed without drama, allowing you to
enjoy cruising to anywhere -or nowhere -simply anytime you want. If
you are one of the many whose heart begins beating just a little
faster whenever you see the 'SS 396', then maybe it's time you are
the one behind the wheel, bringing alphanumeric joy to onlookers
everywhere. But don't wait, call today!
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