INTRODUCTION: Documented & certified! Patrick Glenn Nichols
certificate of authenticity: Genuine SS 396 with authentic #s
matching motor and rear end. 1 owner in California from new until
2008, registration cards included. It checks all the boxes and then
some!
EXTERIOR: This Chevelle has outstanding fit and finish from the
rockers to the roof! The clean southern California body is arrow
straight. It was repainted Cranberry Red and polished to a
glass-like finish. The black SS stripes are smooth to the touch,
and the body is topped off with the highly desirable cowl induction
hood featuring a functional flapper door. The stainless moldings
around the windows have been replaced, and the bumpers, taillight
lenses, rear window, weatherstrips, window seals, and door handles
are all fresh. It's sitting proud on a set of 15-inch SS wheels
with extra wide rear wheels wrapped in beefy BFGoodrich tires,
giving the car an aggressive muscle car stance that matches its
performance perfectly.
INTERIOR: Restored from carpet to headliner, the interior looks
factory fresh throughout. The seats have been re-cushioned for a
firm, comfortable feel and reupholstered. They have new headrests,
seat backs, and chrome trim. The headliner and visors are new and
wrinkle free, along with a new mirror and working dome light. The
door panels, armrests, dash pad, instrument panel, vents, knobs,
and heater control panel have all been replaced. It's nicely
equipped with a full set of factory gauges, including tachometer
and a working clock. A retro stereo fits neatly in the factory
location and plays through two 6x9 speakers in the rear shelf. Down
on the floor is fresh carpet, a center console with a Hurst and
updated with the 5-speed shift pattern. It's finished with a
complete set of seat belts and a deluxe wheel on a tilt column.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The original numbers matching 396 has been
upgraded to produce an impressive 458 horsepower and 452 lbs of
torque while still maintaining a factory correct appearance.
Performance upgrades include TRW forged pistons, a Comp roller cam
kit, Edelbrock rectangle port aluminum heads, matched Edelbrock
intake, Sniper fuel injection, HEI ignition, and coated headers.
Keeping with the stock look, the engine is painted Chevy orange and
topped with correct chrome valve covers and a complete functional
cowl induction system. It's also very well equipped with a restored
factory air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making
this a powerful yet comfortable car to drive. The engine
compartment is highly detailed with clean brackets, pulleys,
hinges, hoses, and a proper cooling system. Even the squirters are
hooked up, both horns are working, it has hood insulation and an AC
Delco battery topper. The metal surfaces are painted nicely, wiring
is routed neatly, and overall it's a very impressive motor
compartment packed with horsepower and desirable features.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The trunk is very tidy and well finished. Under
the trunk lid is painted slick, and the weatherstrip has been
replaced. Inside is very clean metal with a neatly applied spatter
finish, topped off with a custom cut insulated carpet mat that
gives the compartment a clean, finished appearance.
UNDERSIDE: Underneath this Chevelle is exactly what serious buyers
hope to find- factory original rust free floors, inner rockers, and
braces! The frame and chassis have been properly prepped and
finished in a clean semi gloss black. It's equipped with the
desirable F41 suspension package, featuring front and rear sway
bars along with boxed rear control arms. The suspension and
steering systems have been completely rebuilt. The brake system has
also been fully redone with front disc brakes, replaced lines, and
a properly hooked up e-brake assembly. The exhaust system sounds
fantastic with upgraded larger diameter pipes, a crossover, and
DynoMax mufflers and correct SS tips. The fuel system has been
replaced as well, including the tank. Looking up at the drivetrain,
the motor is clean Chevy orange with a chrome high torque starter.
This was born a factory 4-speed car and has since been upgraded
with a new Legend LGT-700 5-speed manual trans paired with a
Centerforce dual friction clutch. Out back is the original 12-bolt
rear end with 4.11 posi gears. Overall, the underside is extremely
impressive, combining rebuilt mechanics with rust free original
metal!
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: This is the kind of Chevelle that would be extremely
difficult to duplicate! It's an authentic car with documented
California history, loaded with desirable features including a
manual shift, factory air conditioning, cowl induction, gauges, and
upgraded horsepower, all while retaining its original muscle car
appearance. The combination of authenticity, performance, options,
and quality is something you simply do not come across often. If
this is what you've been searching for, here may be your one and
only opportunity.
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power disc brakes
4.11 12 bolt posi
F41 suspension
Cowl induction
Bucket seats
Console
Factory gauges
Deluxe wheel
Tilt column
Retro stereo
15" SS wheels
