From 1964 forward, the El Camino “gentleman’s pickup” was based on the Chevelle mid-size offering. And like that automobile of the latter 1960s, it could be equipped as a SS 396. But after 1968 they were harder to verify… more»
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May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Driver Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most iconic muscle cars of the 1960s forward was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396. But after 1968, the Super Sport was an option rather than a distinctive series. That means without specific documentation it’s hard to… more»
May 2, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
L78 375 HP: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
The L78 396 V8 engine was only available in the Chevrolet Nova for three years: 1968, 1969, and 1970. After that, the most you could get from the factory was a 350 V8 as the muscle car segment of… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Olds 455 Power! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
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»
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»
