Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Frame-off restoration completed in 2011
Authentic SS396 convertible / Winner of multiple national awards /
Featured in Super Chevy Magazine
Original 396 cubic inch L34 V8 / 360 horsepower
Original Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Regal Red paint
Correct Medium Red bench seat interior
Correct 12-bolt rear axle / Correct posi-traction differential /
Correct 3.31 gears
Sale includes: An original Window Sticker / An original
Protect-O-Plate / An original dealer emblem
Sale includes: Restoration photos / A copy of the car's Super Chevy
Magazine feature
4-wheel power drum brakes / 14-inch wheels
In a world full of awesome, numbers-matching Chevelles and very
well done SS tributes, it's always nice to see something a bit
different. And "different" is what truly defines this award-winning
hardtop. Instead of being another run-of-the-mill red car that's
finished with bucket seats, black vinyl and everyday Rally Wheels,
it's a numbers-matching, real-deal Super Sport that rolls a red,
bench seat interior on body-matched steelies. So, when you call
your friends here at RK Motors Charlotte about this
magazine-featured Chevy, not only are you getting investment grade
metal that's restored and ready to roll, you're getting
factory-unique muscle that's guaranteed to draw attention in a sea
of lustful classics!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a comprehensive, frame-off restoration that was
completed in 2011, this sweet Super Sport wears clean sheetmetal
under correct Regal Red 2-stage. Recognizing the car's significance
as a real-deal SS396, the restorers decided to keep trim and
ornamentation just as the General specified. Out front, a black
Super Sport grille centers a prominent "SS396" emblem between a new
chrome bumper, small parking lamps and bright T3 headlights. At the
top of the car, like-new glass is caged between polished stainless
wipers, straight stainless frames and a chrome-trimmed Super Sport
hood. At the sides of that glass, correct ornamentation and a
small, bowtie-branded mirror frame traditional door handles,
dent-free wheel lips and correct Super Sport rocker guards. And out
back, a color-keyed, "CHEVELLE" branded valance hangs 2-tone
taillights and a second "SS396" emblem above a broad chrome
bumper.
ENGINE
Glance under this Chevy's mirror-slick hood and you'll find an
original, 396 cubic inch L34 big block that's been fully rebuilt,
completely restored and thoroughly sorted! Branded with a familiar
3855961 casting number, a correct "EF" suffix stamp and a matching
137962 partial VIN, this legendary engine utilizes hydraulic
lifters, a forged steel crank and closed-chamber, oval-port heads
to turn beefy 10.25 to 1 compression into an easy 360 horsepower.
At the top of the mill, a trick cowl induction set-up feeds oxygen
to a reliable Holley 4-barrel that's centered above a fresh AC fuel
pump. That air/fuel mixture travels in to a painted Holley intake,
which rides between correct, cast iron heads and bright, polished
valve covers. At the bottom of those heads, fully restored exhaust
manifolds send spent gases in to high performance, true-dual pipes.
At the back of those manifolds, a traditional points distributor
shoots spark through fresh Packard Radio TVRS cables. And in front
of those cables, a beefy Harrison radiator swills water through
pliable GM hoses and correct tower clamps. Aesthetically, the
spotless big block is covered in a traditional coat of Chevy Orange
paint that contrasts very well to the car's satin inner fenders and
glossy red exterior. And everything, from the big mill's fresh
decals and authentic Delco Moraine brake booster to its correct
alternator and reproduction Delco battery, has been professionally
installed and completely detailed.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
What good would a killer big block be without a tough drivetrain
and solid suspension to back it up? Behind the car's thundering
396, an original Muncie 4-speed, which wears a Muncie (P) assembled
on December (12) 13th (13) build stamp, sends power to a tough GM
12-bolt, a correct posi-traction differential and correct 3.31
gears. That fully marked drivetrain is held off the ground by a
restored and tagged chassis, which features fresh shocks, old
school manual steering and rebuilt power drum brakes. At the center
of that chassis, aluminized exhaust pipes run from the
aforementioned manifolds to factory replacement mufflers while
fresh stainless fuel lines run from the aforementioned Holley to a
fresh stainless tank. At the corners of the car, painted steelies
twist 7.75-14 Firestone Deluxe Champion redlines around polished
stainless hub caps. And overall, the bottom of this awesome A-Body
has been restored to the same high standards as its solid exterior
panels and clean engine compartment.
INTERIOR
Naturally, this Chevelle's thorough restoration included the
installation of a correct Medium Red interior. Firm bench seats
hang ornate Fisher lap belts above fresh floor mats and a contoured
shifter. A familiar Super Sport dash balances deluxe gauges between
a small clock and a correct 7,000 RPM tachometer. A correct Delco
pushbutton radio is present and accounted for. In front of the
driver, a classy Chevelle steering wheel laps a fixed column. At
the sides of the passengers, modernist door panels feature red
frames, correct chrome handles and petite arm rests. And behind the
cockpit, a fully restored trunk hides a correct jack and full-size
spare tire between a new mat and fresh decklid decals.
PROVENANCE
There are many ways to confirm this Chevelle's status as an
authentic SS396. Here's a detailed breakdown of the car's original
Window Sticker, original Protect-O-Plate, Super Sport-specific VIN
and original Cowl Tag.
VIN: 138176K137962
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 38: SS396
- 17: 2-door sport coupe
- 6: 1966 model year
- K: Assembled in Kansas City, Missouri
- 137962: Sequential production number
COWL TAG:
- 12D: Assembled during the fourth (D) week of December (12),
1965
- 1764: Job number
- 66: 1966 model year
- 13817: Chevrolet (1) Chevelle SS396 (38) 2-door sport coupe
(17)
- KAN: Manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri
- 5005: Fisher Body unit number
- 747: Medium Red imitation leather interior
- R: Regal Red lower body paint
- R: Regal Red upper body paint
- W: Tinted windshield
- 2: Group 2
- L: Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
WINDOW STICKER:
13817 CHEVELLE SS 8 SPORT COUPE: $2,776
DESTINATION: $120.50
DELIVERED TO: Burt Chevrolet in Englewood, Colorado
750 - Red trim ($00)
M21 - Muncie 4-speed close-ratio transmission ($105.35)
G80 - Posi-traction axle with 3.31 gears ($36.90)
U63 - Pushbutton radio ($57.40)
RR - Regal Red ($00)
N33 - Comfortilt steering wheel ($42.15)
L34 - 360 horsepower Turbo-Jet V8 ($105.35)
VEHICLE PRICE: $2,896.50
TOTAL OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES: $347.15
TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE: $3,243.65
PROTECT-O-PLATE:
D - Red interior
R - Regal Red lower body paint
R - Regal Red upper body paint
138176K137962
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 38: SS396
- 17: 2-door sport coupe
- 6: 1966 model year
- K: Assem...for more information please contact the seller.