One of the most often closed muscle cars is the Chevelle SS 396. The seller makes the case that this is a real deal 1969 SS 396, but it’s missing the original L78 engine which was replaced by a… more»
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SS 396 Numbers Match: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
















