Vehicle Description
You're looking at a real-deal 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396, but
this icon of American muscle has been enhanced with even more big
block power. So it's hard not to love an upgraded monster motor
with four-on-the-floor that's all contained within a premium
burgundy/black color combo pillarless hardtop.
This car is quite striking from its first impression in the way it
mixes speed with sophistication. It's in the way the '66 cars blend
artful touches (like the flying buttress C-pillars) with subtle
aggression (like the intimidating overhang on the hood.) And this
one really does it right. The deeper tones of the burgundy paint
make it more mature than red, and the deep clearcaot shine tells
you there was a big investment here. Before they even laid down the
color, they made sure it had a good canvas with straight sheetmetal
and good gaps all around. The final touch of premium is the black
vinyl roof. This was the first year for the Super Sport 396 as its
own separate model, and this coupe wears its unique pieces with
pride, including the blacked-out grille & tail, faux hood vents,
ribbed lower trim panels, and all the correct badging - right down
to the Super Sport fender scripts. And of course, no sporty Chevy
would be complete without iconic Rally wheels.
We love it when the vinyl top matches the interior color. Not only
does it make for a great uniform appearance, but also it's another
sign of a thoughtful restoration. This handsome bucket seat
interior perfectly captures this Chevelle's comfortable and
performance dual-purpose nature. The seats, door panels, carpets,
and headliner have that kind of fresh black appearance that makes
us believe there was quite a nice investment in the interior. But
this is far from a sea of darkness. There's plenty of shiny trim on
the original-style steering wheel, long horizontal speedometer, and
upgraded knob-style AM/FM/cassette stereo. Plus, you can't miss
spotting the performance features like the upgraded auxiliary
gauges, large panel-mounted tach, and the cue ball shifter boldly
protruding from the center console.
You'll love lifting the hood at car shows because everyone enjoys
seeing an engine bay stuffed with big block power. In fact, you can
just tell this one was built to show off with its bright cast valve
covers and overall tidy presentation. But more than just look
great, this V8 has been upgraded for plenty of performance, too.
Those SS badges say '396', but the truth is there's a 402 living
under the hood. When it was rebuilt 2,000 miles ago, they fortified
it with go-fast goodies such as roller rockers, Mallory ignition,
Holley four-barrel carburetor, and Weiand Team G intake. You'll
understand why they say "there's no replacement for displacement"
the moment you turn the key and hear the roar of the dual exhaust.
You're in complete control of this monster motor and its symphony
thanks to the desired four-speed manual transmission. Plus, the
Positraction rear end and front disc brakes make taming this beast
easy.
So yes, this is the kind of pure intimidation muscle machine that
you've always lusted after at the car shows and cruise-ins. Now is
your fleeting opportunity to go from admiring to admired. So don't
wait, call today!