In 1969, the SS396 was offered in three engine variants, each with
much more horsepower than the standard V8 models. There was the L35
with 325 horsepower and 415lbft of torque, the L34 with 350 and
415, and the mighty L78 with 375 horsepower and that same 415lbft
of torque and a solid cam. There were a number of exterior cosmetic
cues that also graced the legendary muscle car that is the Chevelle
SS396.
For consignment, a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 tribute showing
74,313 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title
exemption. There weren't any unique body panels to the SS396, so
creating a tribute car is simply a matter of installing the right
engine and those cosmetic embellishments. This owner opted for an
MSD fuel injection system.
Exterior
Classic A-body lines define this generation of muscle car and this
one is a standout in two stage LeMans Blue accented with a black
side stripe, black vinyl top, and 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels with
black inserts. And yes, the light panel in back is also
appropriately black and home to the iconic SS emblem between
muscular tail lights and two exhaust tips spread wide. Up front,
the twin dome hood represents a field mark for an SS and while your
grandmother's Chevelle looked similar, it didn't carry the SS badge
on the grille. The tires on board are staggered sized, presented
with letters out, and have a date code of mid 2025 and still retain
their nibs. Overall, paint and trim are excellent. Imperfections
include edge and body chips, inclusions, bubbling, surface rust at
the door jamb corner, and a gap issue on the left front fender to
the door.
Interior
Clean classically styled black vinyl door panels lead to tall black
buckets and a rear bench also in just about flawless condition. A
three spoke sport steering wheel leads to a clean dash with green
lit Dakota gauges in stock locations and the center contains an
AM/FM/Cassette radio and air conditioning lever panel. A blue
lettered indicator panel lives under the horseshoe shifter in the
center console and blue embroidery dresses the black carpet mats
over black looped carpet base and all is clean. The headliner and
trunk keep pace with a show ready presentation.
Drivetrain
It's a clean 396ci V8 under the hood, according to our consignor
and is fueled by MSD Atomic EFI over an Edelbrock intake manifold.
It's mated to a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission routing power
to the 12 bolt rear axle with 3.31 gears and Positraction. Headers
are on board.
Undercarriage
Clean driver quality is found underneath along with a new
FlowMaster stainless steel exhaust system, newer coil springs, and
power disc brakes on all four wheels.
Drive-Ability
A pleasing exhaust note is emitted from the big V8 and we grab the
horseshoe and move it rearward to find the Drive position, then
lapping the Chevelle around the test loop where it performs well
and does everything right! We note the radio is not working but all
other functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
One of the most respected tributes in the muscle car world,
Chevelle SS396 are faithful clones to an iconic muscle car, real
versions of which are fetching huge money. Here's one you can drive
with a bit more laissez faire, but be sure to insure it like the
muscle car it represents! Now you can have your cake and eat it
too!
136379B360799
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
9-1969
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
360799-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 13637-1969 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY BAL217879-Baltimore Body #
TR 756-Black Coated Fabric Buckets
PNT 71B-LeMans Blue, Black Top
03B-2nd Week March
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