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 this sleek Cortez Silver,
complete with dual black side stripes, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
SS 396 Tribute looks every bit the boulevard bruiser as it would
have half a century ago.
Inside, we find a nicely redone black vinyl interior. A split front
bench seat provides ample room for both driver and passenger, while
a three-spoke power-assisted wheel sits just ahead of a three-pod
gauge cluster featuring a big 120-mph speedometer. An AM/FM stereo
offers soundtrack options, but the truth is that the big Hurst
T-bar shifter provides more entertainment than speakers ever
could.
Under that expansive cowl hood, we find a clean engine bay with a
big 396-cubic-inch V-8. A chrome air cleaner and matching valve
covers contrast with the old-school primer-orange block and intake
manifold. Fed by a single four-barrel Quadrajet carburetor, this
big block does away with spent gases through a set of stock-style
exhaust manifold and dual exhaust capped off with a pair of
sweet-sounding aftermarket mufflers to give this Chevelle its
muscle car rumble. That power is routed through a tried-and-true
four-speed manual transmission before heading to the 12-bolt rear
end, which transfers those ponies to the pavement via a set of
14-inch SS wheels shod with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Full Cortez Silver Repaint
• SS Badging
• Black Side Stripes
• Straight Body
• Clean Undercarriage
• 396 CID V8
• Quadrajet Carb
• Dual Exhaust
• Four Speed Manual
• Hurst Shifter
• 12 Bolt Rear
• Power Brakes
• Front Disc Brakes
• SS Wheels
• Power Steering
• Black Vinyl Interior
• Split Bench Seat
• AM/FM Stereo
• Front and Rear Seatbelts
• Owner's Manual
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute rides on a
factory-style suspension, while power brakes featuring front discs
that are ready to scrub off speed without drama, allowing you to
simply enjoy cruising to anywhere-or nowhere-at any time 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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