Vehicle Description
Year-in and year-out, few cars are as popular as the Chevy
Chevelle. Cars like this 1969 SS396 are consistently in demand by
collectors and guys who just like speed, and with a stout big block
under the hood, this car definitely delivers.
The code 72 Hugger Orange paint is this car's original color, now
rendered in stunning two-stage urethane that looks miles deep.
Better yet, that vivid paint also verifies this is a real-deal
SS396, since Hugger Orange was only available on the SS, and you
know how hard '69s are to document. The paint job is in nice shape
overall, showing a few signs of age, but there are no worries about
what might be lurking underneath, because this is a car that has
spent its life someplace warm and dry. Good gaps, lots of extra
effort on the block sanding, and contrasting black stripes all make
this car look incredible when you see it in the flesh. All the
right SS equipment is in place, too, including the black grille, SS
emblems all around, and twin oval exhaust tips under the rear
bumper, just in case the guy you just passed missed the other
warning signs. We like that they kept it stock on the outside,
which means a flat hood and only one side mirror, both of which
contribute to its street-fighter nature. And the black vinyl top
adds just the right contrast that works especially well with Hugger
Orange.
Black buckets flanking a center console is how everyone wants their
Chevelle configured, and with a few smart upgrades it's a
first-class way to have fun on a Saturday night. The upholstery is
in excellent shape, replicating the factory look, right down to the
nicely detailed door panels. New carpets enhance the plush feel
inside and an AM/FM/CD stereo actually sounds pretty darned good,
even with the bark of the exhaust behind you. Factory gauges cover
the basics and are augmented by a set of Auto Meter gauges tucked
under the dash. The horseshoe shifter for the TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission is still the best way to select gears. In
addition, this is a factory A/C car, and all the hardware that
chills the air is new, including the compressor under the hood and
the R134a refrigerant inside, so it's quite effective. The trunk is
properly finished with spatter paint and has a tidy look.
The engine says 396 and it's a period CTX-coded block, which is a
1970 396/350 horsepower unit that runs superbly. There's a mildly
upgraded cam inside and a Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold with
4-barrel carburetor up top. It looks pretty good wearing Chevy
Orange engine enamel as well as factory-style chrome valve covers
and an open-element air cleaner, all of which help reinforce the
OEM look. Long-tube headers add torque (like this car needs more
torque) and feed a Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds
spectacular at full boot. And like I said, the underside, while not
restored and detailed for show, is definitely ready to play on the
street. A 12-bolt rear end means it won't be easy to break and
classic SS wheels with 225/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials look just
about right.
We sell a lot of these, and it's not hard to understand why. Great
looks, lots of performance, and even a modicum of comfort for long
cruises thanks to the A/C system, this is truly the kind of
collector car that can do it all. Call today!