For many, the 1970 model year was the last time you could buy a true muscle car. From 1971 forward, engine emissions output began to tighten, and the insurance companies had become wise to the speed that some of… more»
SS 350
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real SS Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
When most people think of the 1970s Chevelle Super Sport, they think of the SS 396 or SS 454. But there was also a less potent version of the car offered with a 350 cubic inch V8. This is… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
L48 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Ford Mustang had the pony car market almost all to itself until 1967. Then the parade began with the Chevy Camaro and others joining the party. In terms of sales, the Camaro was the only one to come… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Copart Find: 1972 Chevrolet Malibu SS 350
From 1966 to 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 was a series of its own. After that, it reverted to option status on (mostly) the Malibu Sport Coupe and the range of available engines included any Chevy V8. The seller’s… more»
Jun 16, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1970-72 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport is one of the most popular muscle cars to clone. That’s because it’s hard to tell the difference between the real thing and an imitator without paperwork. Fortunately, no detective work is needed… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Same Owner 50 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In 1969, every major Chevrolet series (except for Corvair and Corvette) had a Super Sport offering: Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, and Impala. That should include the seller’s Camaro which appears to be a real-deal SS 350. It may be unusual… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS Project
The third generation (1968-72) of the Chevy Nova is one of the most often SS-cloned cars of its period. But since the VIN doesn’t help decode these autos, a build sheet or other documentation is needed to validate. This… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 350
The Chevelle Super Sport was one of the many hot cars of the 1960s. And – like the others – they lost some of their steam in the 1970s. First, the insurance industry figured out the risk of insuring… more»
Sep 26, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Real Deal Roller? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Super Sport was one of two hot Camaro’s during the car’s early years (the other being the Z28). Standard equipment was a 350 cubic inch V8 that produced 300 hp. From the badging, this 1969 Camaro looks like… more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Upon visiting your neighborhood Chevy dealer in 1970, you could order a Nova Super Sport with a 350 cubic inch V8 or the 396 big-block, which was the last year it would be offered in the compact. This Nova… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968, having been introduced to do battle with Ford’s successful Mustang. Changes would be minimal in its second outing, the most noticeable being the addition of side marker lights and… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Solid Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The trouble with first impressions is that we can only make them once. Whether at a job interview or meeting your future in-laws, those people will almost always remember those initial impressions. The same is true when viewing a… more»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dusty 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Clone
For the past several years, the second generation Chevelle Super Sport has been one of the most often cloned muscle cars. And it’s sometimes hard to distinguish an imposter without a build sheet. The seller of this 1972 Malibu… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Carport Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Rumors started the circulate in early 1965 that Chevrolet designers were already working on their answer to Ford’s newly successful Mustang. It was code-named Panther and – 18 months later – the final product would debut badged as the… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rally Sport: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Chevy Camaro arrived on the scene in 1967 to do battle with Ford’s popular new Mustang. It proved to be a formidable competitor, racking up sales of more than 220,000 cars in its first year. The seller’s Camaro… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350 Clone
Third-year Chevy Camaro sales would be brisk at nearly one-quarter million units. That initial supply has made them popular with folks looking to clone base models into SS or Z28 look-a-likes. The seller’s car started out life with an… more»
