The 1970 model year was likely the peak for the American-made mid-size muscle car. More than 51,000 buyers scooped up copies of the Chevelle SS 396, which now had a 402 cubic inch engine and a 454 CI companion…. more»
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Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The iconic Chevelle SS 396 was an option on the Malibu in 1970 (rather than being a separate series as it had been from 1966 to 1968). More than 51,000 copies were built and most had the 350 hp… more»
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OEM Restoration: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Performing a faithful restoration of any classic will leave an owner with decisions to make. Often, those choices revolve around what parts to utilize. With some components made from genuine “unobtainium,” reproduction pieces are frequently the only option. However,… more»
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1 of 667: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
With the redesign of 1968, Chevrolet transformed the Nova Super Sport into a performance machine. Most Nova SS models were ordered with a 300 hp 350 cubic V8, with a smaller number equipped with one of two versions of… more»
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Desert Sand Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the genre’s heyday. It was so popular that at one time (1966-68) it was a series of its own rather than an option on Chevy’s mid-size Malibu…. more»
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Real Deal Survivor? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Whenever a 1970-ish Chevelle SS 396 pops up for sale, the first question usually revolves around whether it’s authentic or a clone. Because RPO Z25 was an option on the Malibu, it’s hard to settle this debate without a… more»
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Rolling Drop-Top: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
Due to the growing popularity of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars, Chevrolet promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966. The 396 cubic inch V8 was standard and nothing bigger than that was officially installed in 1966… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle cars were still popular in 1970, but the tides had begun to change. Insurance companies were raising premiums, emissions controls were tightening, and gasoline would soon no longer be cheap. Yet, Chevrolet managed to sell more than 53,000… more»
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396 Drop-Top Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
There were at least two record-setting automobiles built in 1965. One was the new Mustang, which Ford no doubt sold many more than they anticipated. Another was the Chevrolet Impala, which saw sales exceed one million units for the… more»
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Desert Find: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The model was promoted to series status between 1966 and 1968, reverting to an RPO option on the Malibu after that. This… more»
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Parked 25 Years: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
After a brief outing in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 as part of the Chevelle mid-size lineup. It was considered a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on an automobile platform rather than a truck. The Super… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The popularity of the Chevelle SS 396 led Chevrolet to promote it to series status in 1966. More than 72,000 deliveries were tabulated in ’66 and another 64,000 in ’67 before GM redesigned its intermediates in 1968. This drop-top… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 With 450 Horsepower!
The 1968-72 Chevy Nova’s are some of the most-often cloned muscle cars. That’s because they’re relatively plentiful, lighter, and nimbler than, say, a Chevelle SS. This beautiful example is one of them, but it’s made extra special by having… more»
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350 HP! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
By 1967, the U.S. muscle car movement was in full swing. And. one of the market leaders was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396, which was a Malibu with one of three powerful V8 engines. From all indications, the seller’s… more»
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SS 396 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Launched in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be quite the adversary to the Ford Mustang. Going into the 1970s, it would solidly hold second place in sales. The car was little changed in 1968, the most visible… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»
