No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

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When an owner lists a 1967 Chevelle SS for sale, several things are guaranteed to grab the attention of potential buyers. The first is that it is structurally sound and relatively rust-free. The second is that it has a healthy big-block under the hood. Of course, if the owner is offering it for sale with No Reserve, that seals the deal. This Chevelle hits the mark on every one of those points, and if you find it all too tempting to resist, you will find it listed for sale here on eBay. It is located in Rochester, New York, and an impressive seventy-eight bids have pushed to price along to $28,100. Remember, this is a No Reserve listing. That means that the highest bidder will be walking away with a pretty desirable prize.

There’s no doubt that this Chevelle makes a positive first impression. When you get closer, it becomes apparent that the car is the recipient of an older repaint and that it now sports a few marks and chips. However, if the buyer views it purely as a driver-quality classic, its appearance is very acceptable. The trim and chrome shine as impressively as the paint, while the glass shows no evidence of chips or other problems. The owner admits that some rust spots are developing, but these aren’t visible in the supplied photos. He offers this YouTube video, and it shows some rust starting to appear in the lower rear quarter panels. It seems that a previous owner may have already replaced these in the past, but addressing what is developing would require patches rather than wholesale steel replacement. The same is true of the small areas in the lower door corners and the trunk lid. There’s nothing horrendous and nothing that would require immediate attention. Having said that, I would probably address these issues while they remain minor problems. The longer they are left, the more scope there is for them to deteriorate. So far, things look positive. You have to wonder whether there might be other problems, so let’s take a look and see what we can find.

The underside of this SS offers us nothing but good news. The floors and frame rails are spotlessly clean, while the trunk pan shows no evidence of problems. When you consider what we’ve seen so far, lifting the car’s overall presentation from its current state to jaw-dropping is not going to be a difficult undertaking.

The Chevelle’s interior looks pretty impressive with its White upholstery and trim, contrasted by the Blue carpet. The Trim Tag indicates that the SS rolled off the line upholstered in Blue, so a previous owner has performed a color change at some point. For purists searching for an unmolested classic, this may be a disappointment. For those who might be less concerned about originality, it appears that the buyer won’t need to spend much on this interior. As well as the color changes, other updates include a radio/cassette player, an aftermarket wheel, a column-mounted Sun Tach, and some additional gauges mounted under the dash. The upholstered surfaces will present nicely, with no signs of physical damage or staining. The same is true of the carpet and headliner, although the dash pad will require attention. It looks slightly warped on the passenger side, and the vinyl has started to lift away on the lower edge on the driver’s side. It might be possible to glue this back into place, although the buyer might be faced with spending a few dollars on a replacement pad. This could be a challenge because white pads are harder to find than other colors. Regardless, they generally sell for around the $270 mark, so that is the sort of figure that the buyer might need to set aside to sort that problem.

The owner is unsure whether the SS is numbers-matching, but it appears that it has received a few upgrades to extract additional performance even if it is. The engine bay is occupied by the L34 version of the 396ci V8. This beauty would have pumped out 350hp in its prime, which finds its way to the road via a 4-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt Posi rear end. Performance figures were never going to disappoint, with the SS capable of storming the ¼ mile in 14.3 seconds. However, there’s a chance that this car might be capable of bettering that figure. The seller believes that a previous owner may have upgraded the cam and a few other peripherals. The addition of traction bars should allow the Chevelle to get its power to the ground more effectively. The owner has no definitive figures for power output, but he estimates from the driving impression that the number could be north of 400hp. If that’s the case, this should be a pretty fast classic. The previously mentioned YouTube video gives us a chance to hear that big-block running, and it sounds as sweet as a nut.

If potential buyers seek an original and unmolested ’67 Chevelle SS 396, this car won’t be for them. However, if that is not an issue, and they crave a driver-quality car that offers stunning performance, this car should admirably fill that void in their life. It seems that there is no shortage of people who feel that way, with the bidding history demonstrating this graphically. This is a No Reserve listing, and that has to make it a tempting proposition for the right person. Would you consider joining the bidding war so that you could park this classic in your driveway? If you do, I wish you luck.

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Comments

  1. PaulG

    Since you asked, and the car is from the peak of what one would consider the rust belt (plus the excessive undercoating) then the answer is no…

    Like 8
  2. 86_Vette_Convertible

    Non OEM parts include ladder bars so it’s likely either spend some strip time or street racing time. I don’t see the typical ‘behind the rear window’ rust but in addition to the noted rust behind the left rear wheel it would be worth looking behind the other rear wheel along with both front wheels. RF fender looks to have been fixed or something as the door gap doesn’t look quite even. Then if anything happens on one side, they usually have the same on the other side.
    I love 67 Chevelle’s but I’m getting too old and too far away to look at this one.
    Definitely needs to get rid of that steering wheel, also not crazy about the white interior but could live with it for a while.

    Like 6
  3. Steve R

    I have a bad feeling about this car. The dealer/owner says there is rust coming through the paint. Besides that, nearly every item on the car from the wheels, gauges, steering wheel, rubber fuel line, air cleaner and valve covers are the type of parts you purchase when a low price is driving the decision making process. I think this car looks good in pictures, but starting to deteriorate. Any potential buyer really needs to look this car over with a fine tooth comb before purchase.

    Steve R

    Like 11
  4. Ken

    Dash board looks funky

    Like 3
  5. Paul L Windish

    In my younger days I had a ’67 SS396 early ’69-’72. It was gold with black vinyl top and black bench seat interior. Powered by the 325 HP 396 with close ration Muncie 4 speed, it had plenty of power. It ceased being a 396 during a stint in the Army when it was stolen in St Louis and found the next morning sans engine, tranny, and personal items in the car and trunk. Insurance company totaled it and I bought it back, having a 327 and 4 speed put back in. The rebuilt 327’s rings did not seat and it used oil. I had the car about 8 months before trading it for a ’70 Impala with the same exterior and interior combinations.

    Like 4
  6. Pauld

    Had a 67 not and SS, but it had stock bucket seats, four speed, and optional disc brakes. 327 that ran strong. It took high test gas. Sold it to someone who could not drive a stick for $700.

    Like 0
  7. chuck dickinson

    Who’d put a white dash pad in a car?! There’s a reason that auto makers never put a white dash in a car–you can’t see if you’re driving into the sun. The glare is not just intrusive, it’s blinding. Same for white package trays (or well liners in converts.

    Like 4
    • Richardd Adams

      Chuck, I want to give you a hundred thumbs up !
      But the software will not allow it.
      Just like the idiots at the car wash that applies some silicone based products to the dash ! Same affect !

      Like 1
  8. Cycle Salvage Kevin

    The seller’s constant use of calling IT a SHE is annoying as hell. No doubt screws loose upstairs. What exactly, makes a motor vehicle a she or he? Nothing, absolutely nothing. It’s simply an it. All 4 of my Yamaha RD’s are its but sometimes ‘RD’. None of my cycles from the ’47 American Moto-Scoot, ’44 Safticycle to the newest in the herd, ’01 Yamaha Raptor 660 while I’m very fond of them are simply, ‘it’.

    Like 0
  9. PRA4SNW

    SOLD for $32,100.

    Like 0

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