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450 HP Project! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Beginning in 1970, the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport was marketed in two versions, the SS 396, and the new SS 454. But the 396 was new in a way, too, as the engine now displaced 402 cubic inches. But… more»

L78 396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The domination of the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” field would get dealt a blow when the Chevy Camaro came along in 1967. While the new Chevy “only” generated about half the sales of the Ford, it… more»

1 of 15: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Rare is the vintage car listing where the seller provides as much detail as this one. In this case, the seller knows about every nut and bolt in his machine and is happy to pass along that knowledge. He/she… more»

65k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

While muscle car sales were beginning to feel the pinch by 1970, Chevrolet still found buyers for an impressive 53,599 examples of its iconic Chevelle SS 396. Today, the 1970 SS 396 is one of the more desirable muscle… more»

Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Brand recognition is a crucial consideration for any manufacturer in the consumer world. Once a company develops an instantly recognizable model, they tend to avoid changing the name to reduce the potential for lost sales due to buyer confusion…. more»

Super Sharp! 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS396

This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is a rare bird! The SS396 option was still available but not selected by many that year as the performance bug was starting to recede. Throw in the SS/RS package coupled with this Camaro’s beautiful… more»

A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!

Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»

44k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current classic market. Pristine examples command impressive prices as enthusiasts clamor over one another in a bid to park one in their garage. With… more»

396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

When Chevrolet released the Second Generation Chevelle in 1968, it moved away from coke-bottle styling. The new body gave the Chevelle a more muscular and purposeful appearance, and when the buyer ordered the SS 396, the car possessed the… more»

Solid Californian: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

While it has undergone many changes over the years, this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is a solid classic that could make a rewarding restoration project. Reversing the changes should be straightforward, with the result being a practical… more»

Big-Block Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Chevy’s 1971 Camaro was largely a carryover since the cars were all-new the year before. The Super Sport was still offered and could be had with the 402 cubic inch V8, which was still being marketed as the “SS… more»

Former Show Car: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1964 model year brought a wave of intermediate or mid-size cars to General Motors. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the Chevelle, which was similar in size to the 1957 Chevy. The full-size models had gotten bigger over time,… more»

Low Mileage 396 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Super Sport would be associated with the Impala series throughout the 1960s. It began as a low-production performance car in 1961 and finished the decade out in the same manner. For the years in between, it was an… more»

Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Perhaps as iconic now as the original Pontiac GTO, the Chevelle SS 396 is sought after today in muscle car circles. Part of the mid-size Chevelle line-up, the SS 396 (Super Sport) became a series of its own in… more»

SS Shell: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

Introduced in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle would quickly become one of GM’s best-selling cars. And it would serve as Chevy’s foundation in the muscle car segment of the market. Due to the popularity of performance cars in those days,… more»

Real Deal? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The performance car landscape had begun to change in the early 1970s. Insurance companies had made them more expensive to protect, and thus own. Then the EPA got involved, leading to the detuning process of engines for lower emissions… more»

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