When the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle was redesigned in 1968, the 300 and 300 Deluxe continued as the entry-level models. They were for buyers who had a smaller budget than the Malibu afforded, but we’re only talking a few hundred bucks. The seller’s 300 Deluxe post coupe with a V8 was one of fewer than 3,800 built, so they’re rare today compared to a Malibu or SS 396. This one was restored less than a decade ago and is not exactly like it left the factory. Located in Port Orchard, Washington, this blue beauty is available here on craigslist for $36,000.
In 1968, the Chevelle continued as the best-selling intermediate from the General Motors stable. The styling of the 1968-72 generation was popular then and now, and has been in demand as prospects for cloning as Super Sports. When the seller acquired this rather sparse car in 2017, his plan was not to make an SS out of it but to add some enhancements that are on the plus side if 100% originality isn’t necessary.
We don’t know the condition of this Chevy when the seller came along, but perhaps “fair” might be accurate. The to-do list included a new windshield, floorboards, and some body work before new Tripoli Turquoise paint was reapplied (the factory color per the cowl tag). Much of the interior compartment was new, with sound deadening added for good measure. The odometer reads 88,000 miles, which includes clicks added under the seller’s ownership.
The fender insignia implies this car had a 327 cubic inch V8 when new, but that doesn’t mean the car is numbers-matching now. An Edelbrock intake manifold was added, so a 4-barrel carburetor was likely the reason. Headers were installed, and a rebuilt M21 4-speed manual transmission is there; whether that was the factory setup isn’t known. The Rally wheels are wider in the back than the front, and power disc brakes help with the stopping. In a world of Super Sports, real or fake, this lower echelon muscle car is a breath of fresh air.
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