1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375HP - L78 - Muncie M22 4-Speed -
Original Engine - Madeira Maroon
Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta is proud to offer this exceptional
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, finished in its cowl-tag-correct
Madeira Maroon over a factory-correct red bucket-seat interior.
This is a highly desirable big-block Super Sport with the right
colors, the right driveline, and the kind of documentation and
factory tag information that serious Chevelle buyers look for.
The cowl tag decodes this car as a real 1966 Chevelle SS396 2-door
hardtop, built at the Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant during the
first week of March 1966. The trim tag shows TR 750-B, confirming
the red bucket-seat interior, and N-N Paint, confirming the car was
originally finished in solid Madeira Maroon. That gives this
Chevelle one of the most attractive and desirable color
combinations available in 1966.
According to the included documentation, this Chevelle is equipped
with its original 396ci L78 V8, rated at 375 horsepower, and backed
by a Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission. The L78 396/375HP was
one of Chevrolet's most legendary big-block combinations, and when
paired with the M22 "Rock Crusher" 4-speed, it delivers exactly the
kind of raw, mechanical muscle-car experience collectors and
enthusiasts love.
The exterior presents beautifully in deep Madeira Maroon with
excellent shine and a proper Super Sport appearance. The car wears
SS 396 badging, Super Sport quarter emblems, chrome bumpers, bright
rocker trim, wheel opening moldings, dual mirrors, and
factory-style steel wheels with Chevrolet dog-dish hubcaps. The
redline tires give the car the perfect period-correct look, and the
car has a clean, confident stance that suits a big-block 4-speed
Chevelle perfectly.
Inside, the red bucket-seat interior is a major highlight. It
features a center console, 4-speed floor shifter, factory tach and
gauges, tilt wheel, wood steering wheel, AM/FM multiplex stereo,
deluxe seat belts, Chevrolet tissue dispenser, bright trim, and
clean door panels. The odometer shows 5,366 miles, and the interior
presentation is sharp, correct-looking, and true to the car's
high-performance Super Sport character.
Under the hood, the engine bay has the right muscle-car look,
featuring the 396 Turbo-Jet 375 HP air cleaner, big-block Chevrolet
power, clean black inner fenders, chrome valve covers, power
brakes, and a factory-style layout. The included documentation also
lists power steering, stainless gas and brake lines, all-new tinted
glass, 15x7 Rally wheels with original-style redline tires, and a
frame-off rotisserie restoration.
The documentation provided with the car lists important component
and casting information, including the engine, heads, intake,
Holley carburetor, exhaust manifolds, Muncie M22 transmission, and
bellhousing. The car also includes supporting literature such as a
1966 Chevelle owner's guide, Chevrolet operating instructions,
radio/stereo adapter instructions, seat belt instruction card,
maintenance chart, and delivered price tag-style paperwork.
Underneath, the car shows very well with clean floors, dual
exhaust, manual transmission, and a tidy overall presentation
consistent with a quality restoration. The trunk is nicely finished
with a clean spatter-style coating and adds to the car's strong
overall presentation.
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375HP checks the major boxes:
real SS396 body by trim tag, Madeira Maroon over red bucket
interior by cowl tag, documented L78 big-block, original engine per
included paperwork, Muncie M22 4-speed, factory tach and gauges,
power steering, power brakes, redline tires, and frame-off
rotisserie restoration. This is a beautiful, highly desirable, and
properly presented example of one of Chevrolet's most iconic
mid-1960s muscle cars.
Highlights:
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Real SS396 2-door hardtop per cowl tag
Atlanta, Georgia-built car
Built first week of March 1966
Cowl tag: ST 66-13817 ATL
Trim: 750-B red bucket-seat interior
Paint: N-N Madeira Maroon
396ci L78 V8
375 horsepower
Original engine per included documentation
Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission
5,366 miles showing
Madeira Maroon exterior
Red bucket-seat interior
Frame-off rotisserie restoration per documentation
Power steering
Power brakes
Stainless gas and brake lines
Factory tach and gauges
Tilt wheel
Wood steering wheel
AM/FM multiplex stereo
Deluxe seat belts
Chevrolet tissue dispenser
All-new tinted glass per documentation
Center console
4-speed floor shifter
SS 396 badging
Super Sport quarter emblems
Chrome bumpers
Bright rocker trim
Wheel opening moldings
Factory-style steel wheels
Chevrolet dog-dish hubcaps
Redline tires
Tire size: P245/60R15
396 Turbo-Jet 375 HP air cleaner
Clean engine bay presentation
Dual exhaust
Clean trunk with spatter-style finish
1966 Chevelle owner's guide included
Chevrolet operating instructions included
Radio/stereo adapter instructions included
Seat belt instruction card included
Maintenance chart included
Casting number information included
Highly desirable Madeira Maroon over red color combination
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