The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 may have been the second most popular muscle car in the 1960s. First-place honors surely went to the Pontiac GTO. It began as an option on the mid-size Malibu and became a series of… more»
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Real Deal Restored: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
You could still get a Chevelle SS 396 in 1972, but the engine was actually 402 cubic inches, and the horsepower rating was just 240 for an LS3. That’s because the industry changed its output ratings to SAE net… more»
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500+ Horsepower: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
The 1970 model year was the last for a 396 cubic inch V8 in a factory Chevrolet Nova. Going forward, the Super Sport was still a strong performer, but a 4-barrel 350 was as far as you could go…. more»
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27k Miles! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many consider the 1970 model year to be the pinnacle of muscle car sales. After that, the combination of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for lower emissions took its toll on buyer interest. Chevrolet still built a flock… more»
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Tribute Muscle Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The 1970 model year is considered by many to be the pinnacle of muscle car production. After that, rising insurance premiums and fuel prices along with tightening emissions controls greatly impacted demand. The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 was one… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you’re the type of enthusiast who admits a lack of ability when it comes to panels and paint, but you still long to tackle a project build, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 might be right up your… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 model year was the pinnacle for muscle cars like the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport. After 1970, demand fell off due to rising insurance premiums and shrinking compression ratios to be more environmentally friendly. Chevy built a bundle… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
I typically avoid featuring two similar classics close together when selecting vehicles to feature at Barn Finds, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. While the vehicle featured earlier today sports a… more»
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Rare L78 Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle Super Sport was still one of the most popular muscle cars when the 1970 model year rolled around. That’s considered by many to be the genre’s heyday before engine detuning would ramp up to appease the “tree… more»
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Real Deal Head Turner: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet joined the mid-size muscle car scene in 1965 with a limited production of the Chevelle Malibu, the SS 396. The Bow-Tie folks dived in all the way by making the car a series of its own the next… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
One of the attractions of classics like this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is that they are typically lighter than the Sedans upon which they are based. Therefore, they offer greater performance potential, although with less weight over… more»
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SS 396 Clone: 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible
We’re told this 1967 Chevelle convertible is an SS 396 clone and the VIN decodes it as a Malibu with a V8 engine. Whether a straight Malibu or an SS 396, it’s a rare car either way. Just 8.061… more»
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X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»
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1 of 903: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet Chevelle production numbers were stout in 1969, including more than 86,300 copies built with the Z25 Super Sport option. The seller’s car is likely rare as only 900 or so of them were produced in Canada (per the… more»
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Original Paint? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible
The seller claims that this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible has been meticulously preserved, suggesting that its paint is original. If that is accurate, its presentation will draw praise from enthusiasts focused on genuine survivors. The big-block hiding… more»
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Fresh Frame-Off: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 became so popular with muscle car buyers that Chevrolet promoted it to series status in 1966 within the Chevelle lineup. Nearly 67,000 copies left the factory as Sport Coupes that year, plus another 5,000 as convertibles…. more»
