If you found a desirable classic that had been hidden away in a North Dakota barn for thirty-five years, would you restore it, or would you do your best to preserve it as an original survivor? That was the… more»
SS 396
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
396-Equipped 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
The Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most duplicated cars out there, probably because the real thing was so cool, and the available population of Malibu’s hasn’t been depleted yet. This ’70 Malibu is a work-in-progress where much… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
When new, the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible offered its owner a potent wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. Little has changed in more than five decades since the car rolled off the production line, except the Chevelle SS 396 has… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rolling Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
In line with the industry movement toward mid-size muscle cars, Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS396 to series status in 1966. Two versions of the big-block motor would be offered, depending on how much oomph you wanted. This ’67 SS… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
No Reserve: Mystery 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
You have to give the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 full credit for his honesty. He purchased this car as part of a package deal from a collector, but it was a forced purchase because he… more»
SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Real SS 396? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevy saw the need for a mid-size car in its lineup and the Chevelle was born in 1964. It was a nice complement to the compact Chevy II/Nova and the full-size Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala. The Malibu would be the top… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Project or Parts? 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Super Sport first appeared on the Chevy Impala in 1961 and again when the Chevelle debuted in 1964. As the muscle car movement picked up steam in the mid-1960s, Chevrolet stepped up and made the Chevelle SS 396… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
SS 396 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet joined the mid-size auto market in 1964 with the Chevelle and the Super Sport would be a big part of these cars. In 1966, the SS 396 was promoted to a series of its own but reverted to… more»
Oct 7, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Real Deal: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the original and definitive muscle car, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 does nothing but cement General Motors within that genre. Good examples today can fetch amazing prices, and values seem… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement was at its peak in popularity in 1970. After that, the detuning process would begin so that these cars could run on unleaded fuel and produce fewer emissions. The Chevelle SS 396 was still the… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Chevelle SS 396
Chevelle joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1964 as a new mid-size entry. While the Super Sport was available from the beginning, the SS 396 became a series of its own for 1966-68. If reverted to option status in 1969… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked For 32 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 suggests that it would make an ideal project car to occupy the upcoming colder months, and I can’t think of many better ways to while away the time. As project builds… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Unrestored 4 Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396 has been sitting in a garage since 2006. The car is said to start and run and the seller was able to pull it up on a trailer after purchasing it. The… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Introduced in 1964, the Chevelle became a popular mid-size car for the Bowtie Brigade at General Motors. The Super Sport or SS was a part of the mix from the beginning, but the SS 396 became its own series… more»
Aug 26, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
18k Documented Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
I’ve often wondered whether there is any such thing as the ultimate barn find. Of course, the definition of “ultimate” will change from one person to another. A car that ticks all of the boxes for one enthusiast could… more»
