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Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible

Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»

454 V8: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport

The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 and would continue to sell well. 72,000 of them were built that year followed by 63,000 more in 1967 before they were redesigned. Based on the… more»

Chevrolets, Fords and More! Private Muscle Car Collection

The owner of a private collection of muscle cars and other vehicles is beginning to downsize and has appointed a curator who is responsible for selling at least nine automobiles – with more to follow later. The cars are… more»

1970 Chevelle SS 454 With Muncie 4 Speed

In the world of Chevrolet, SS stands for Super Sport and the top of the heap is the 1970 LS6 SS 454 Chevelle. This car has the provenance to prove that it is an original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS… more»

Small-Block Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle’s (1968-72) helped them become “America’s Best-Selling Mid-Size.” Excluding the Monte Carlo, which was lumped in with Chevelle production, more than 443,000 were sold at the mid-way point, the 1970 model year. The 2-door… more»

Two Owner: 1968 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

All of General Motors’ mid-size cars got redesigned for 1968, including the Chevy Malibu, the top-of-the-line Chevelle. The second generation, 1968-72, helped make the name Chevelle synonymous with “muscle car” to many, although Chevrolet sold a ton of regular… more»

Big Block Convertible: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

One of the most popular muscle cars during that genre’s heyday was the Chevelle SS 396. With a big-block engine under the hood of a mid-size car, the Chevelle SS 396 had youthful buyers under its spell. But the… more»

350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevelle Super Sport

The Chevelle Super Sport (SS 396) became a series of its own in 1968, including the sport coupe, convertible and El Camino pickup. Second generation Chevelles (1968-72) received an all-new sculpted body with tapered front fenders and rounded beltline…. more»

350 Horsepower! 1967 Chevelle SS 396

In 1967, the Chevelle was in its fourth year of production and would only be slightly changed in appearance from the “coke bottle” restyle that took place the prior year. The Super Sport with a 396 V8 was a… more»

One Year Only SS 454 Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle

One-year only cars of any significance always draw attention in the automotive world. While GM made plenty of big block wagons in the 1970s, there was only one year it could be combined with the Super Sport or “SS”… more»

450 HP Survivor: 1970 Chevelle SS 454

To many, 1970 was the pinnacle year of the muscle car. For Chevy fans, the 454 replaced the 427 and an LS6 was rated at 450 hp right out the factory. Reports are that just 4,475 cars were built… more»

Original 396! 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Chevrolet’s mid-sized Chevelle made a popular and practical performance platform for 1966. The Chevelle offered enthusiasts the convenience of transporting adult passengers in the rear without the added weight of a full-sized car. The SS package initially offered two… more»

Big-Block Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The second-generation Chevelle’s from 1968-72 are some of the most cloned cars out there. They were made during the heyday of the muscle car era and could flat out move. An authentic SS 396 or SS 454 can be… more»

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sleeper!

It is hard to categorize a well-recognized muscle car like a 1970 Chevelle as a “sleeper” but this one fits the bill. At first glance, this appears like a 6-cylinder Malibu probably would. Dog-dish hubcaps with black wall tires…. more»

Stored 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Second generation Chevelle’s caught fire in the sales department – and for good reason. They were attractive, durable cars that could be had in mild to wild form from 1968 through 1972. Styling changes were evolutionary, and, in my… more»

Rebuilt 283 V8: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Wagon

The Chevelle debuted in 1964 as Chevrolet’s entrant in the “new” intermediate market. Ironically, the cars had similar proportions to the 1957 Chevy full-size cars. It sold well and changes were minimal for the following year, just enough to… more»

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