Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it will have me shaking my head. This 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 is one such car. The owner treated it to a comprehensive restoration… more»
SS 396
Jun 22, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute
The recent history of this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is slightly convoluted, but it is being offered for sale due to the recent passing of its owner. It it has been listed by his son, who also happens to… more»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Same Family 50 Years: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement had likely reached its pinnacle in 1969, and the Chevelle SS 396 was right upfront. This ’69 edition was built at Chevy’s Kansas City plant and stayed in town until 1998, after which it moved… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original SS 402: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The heyday of the American muscle car ran from 1964-72, although some detuned big blocks would run around for a while longer. One of the leaders of the pack was the Chevelle Super Sport, often found with a 396… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 396/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a classic car that comes with equal helpings of good and bad news. It is a numbers-matching vehicle that runs and drives, but it will need a lot of work if it… more»
May 31, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dad-Owned Since New: 1970 Chevelle SS 396
Selling a family heirloom doesn’t come easy, but when it’s been in the inner circle for more than 50 years, it must be even more difficult. Such is the case with this Chevelle SS 396, which has traveled just… more»
May 22, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Same Family Since 1971: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Choosing to part with a prized classic car can be a tough call, especially if the vehicle in question has been a long-term part of your life. This 1969 Camaro is a perfect example because it has belonged to… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project
This Chevelle left the factory in 1968 as an SS 396, but it would be more accurate to call it an SS 305 now (if there was such a thing). The original 396 was pulled for a rebuild and… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1968 model year would be the second for the new Chevy Camaro. They were helping to put a dent in sales of the “pony car” market leader, the Ford Mustang. ’68 would also be the first year for… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
475HP! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Anyone who drove a new Chevelle SS 396 off the showroom floor in 1968 knew that they were behind the wheel of a potent muscle car. Those same people probably had no idea just how desirable these cars would… more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Work-In-Progress: 1970 Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 continued as an option on the Chevelle Malibu or El Camino for 1970. More than 62,300 were built, so it was not a rare car then and not too hard to find now, depending on condition…. more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rock Solid: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 offers potential buyers a thrilling motoring experience. With 375hp on tap, it is sure to grab the owner’s attention should they choose to push the pedal to the metal. It is in excellent… more»
Apr 27, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Incomplete Project: 1970 Chevelle SS 396
In 1970, the RPO Z25 option turned an ordinary Malibu into an SS 396 and perhaps 12% of Chevelles were ordered that way. But the numbers are much smaller when you break out just Canadian production, which was about… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
We’ve seen a few Chevelle SS 396 project cars in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1970 model could be one of the best. It is a numbers-matching classic that runs and drives, and restoring it would… more»
Apr 9, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some people believe that the supply of fantastic barn finds is beginning to dry up, but this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 proves that this theory is far from true. This classic muscle car has been parked in a… more»
Mar 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Owner 20 Years! 1969 Chevelle SS 454
This 1969 Chevelle started out life as a Malibu Sport Coupe and became an SS later. And it has a 454 cubic inch V8, something that wouldn’t come about until the 1970 model year. The 396 would have been… more»
