The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s. And it was so much in demand that Chevrolet made it a series of its own from 1966 to 1968 (before and after that,… more»
SS 396
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
396 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
The popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own in 1966. More than 119,000 of them were delivered that year, but that was way off the pace of 181,000 in 1965. So… more»
Mar 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
450HP Street/Strip Ready: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was in its third year of production in 1969 and had already solidified its position as #2 in the “pony car” market which was led by the Ford Mustang. A SS 396 with the L78 V8… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Tree Damaged: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There are many reasons why a classic car can spend years in hibernation, and Mother Nature can take a toll on the unwary. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a prime example. It sat since 1978 following damage… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Real Deal: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 Chevelle SS 396 is one of the more often cloned muscle cars because the VIN does not give it away as being real or fake. The SS 396 was a series of its own from 1966 through… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project
This 1972 Malibu purports to be a real-deal Super Sport. But there’s a lot of the key SS stuff missing, including the 402 (aka 396) V8, 4-speed transmission, and raised hood. The body is not without issues, as the… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu is one of the more often cloned muscle cars as the Super Sport was no longer a series, and it’s hard to verify one without the proper paperwork. This Chevelle has a partial build sheet… more»
Jan 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
468/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Claiming any classic is a genuine example of a particular version is admirable, but that claim becomes questionable when the vehicle undergoes extensive modifications. Such is the case with this 1968 Nova, which the seller claims is a genuine… more»
Dec 30, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 With 8,265 Original Miles!
We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, with some having more believable stories than others. The one for this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 sounds plausible, with the current owner rescuing it from years of garage hibernation…. more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Although it can sometimes be challenging to determine the desirability of a classic, the twenty-one bids submitted on this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 leaves little doubt. Its presentation is difficult to fault, and it offers the performance you… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Storm Damaged: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Even though the Super Sport was no longer a separate series after 1968. Chevrolet still built more than 51,000 copies in 1970 with the L34 engine. That included both the Chevelle and El Camino. The L34 was a 396… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Parked for 43 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a Special Order vehicle the original owner purchased in 1970. They treated it to a repaint in 1977 before storing it in 1979. The seller recently dragged it out and coaxed its original… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
402-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some cars provide no great surprise when an owner lists them for auction, and the bidding goes ballistic. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. It may not be a numbers-matching classic, but it has… more»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Big-Block Included: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Sometimes finding a desirable classic with a different engine under the hood can prove positive. That might be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. The seller swapped in a larger and more powerful motor but includes… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Real Deal Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1970 Chevelle checks a lot of boxes. SS 396 L34 engine. Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. One owner. Numbers matching. Fathom Blue paint. Documentation to verify authenticity. But it needs a complete restoration having been off the road since… more»
