The Super Sport first appeared on the Chevy Impala in 1961 and again when the Chevelle debuted in 1964. As the muscle car movement picked up steam in the mid-1960s, Chevrolet stepped up and made the Chevelle SS 396… more»
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Nov 20, 2021 • Stories • 28 Comments
LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
One of the most sought-after muscle cars from the genre’s heyday is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454. But not just any 454, the LS6 edition which produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch (450). This is the story of… more»
Nov 17, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
One Family Car: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was a mid-size car built by Chevrolet between 1964-78. It lived on afterward as the Malibu and was still in production as recently as 2020. The second generation was its most popular (1968-72), and this Malibu Sport… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet joined the mid-size auto market in 1964 with the Chevelle and the Super Sport would be a big part of these cars. In 1966, the SS 396 was promoted to a series of its own but reverted to… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
When owners list their classic cars for sale with No Reserve, they are sure to turn a few heads. When the vehicle in question is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS, that interest runs sky-high. That is the story with… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the then-new mid-size market in 1964. The name would run through 1978 before the top-tier Malibu carried the torch going forward. The second-generation (1968-72) would be its most popular, especially the 1970 model,… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original Steel: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Classic cars from the 1960s were famous for many things, including stunning looks and impressive performance. Many were also renowned for dissolving like a soluble aspirin at the merest suggestion of rain. It seems that few manufacturers were immune,… more»
Oct 23, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Muscle Car Projects: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
One of the most often cloned muscle cars is the 1970 Chevelle SS396 (or 454). One reason is there has been plenty of supply, with more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes built that model year. The seller has not… more»
Oct 15, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Starting Point: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced on September 26, 1963, as a 1964 model and slotted nicely in the lineup between the smaller Chevy II and the full-size Impala. The mid-size market was heating up and the Chevelle faced tough… more»
Oct 7, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Real Deal: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the original and definitive muscle car, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 does nothing but cement General Motors within that genre. Good examples today can fetch amazing prices, and values seem… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The next owner of this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 might face some tough decisions. It is a rock-solid classic that would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic refresh. However, it still wears its original paint, and the decision will be… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement was at its peak in popularity in 1970. After that, the detuning process would begin so that these cars could run on unleaded fuel and produce fewer emissions. The Chevelle SS 396 was still the… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Only 32k Miles? 1968 Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated their mid-size cars to a redesign in 1968, including the Chevy Chevelle, then in its fifth year. This second-generation Malibu looks to be either a minimally used car at just 32,600 miles, or it’s been partially… more»
Sep 25, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One Owner: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Sometimes it can be the simplest of problems that can be the catalyst for a classic car to find itself relegated to a barn or shed for years. That would appear to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Chevelle SS 396
Chevelle joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1964 as a new mid-size entry. While the Super Sport was available from the beginning, the SS 396 became a series of its own for 1966-68. If reverted to option status in 1969… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked For 32 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 suggests that it would make an ideal project car to occupy the upcoming colder months, and I can’t think of many better ways to while away the time. As project builds… more»
