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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Some people will struggle to balance their desire to own a spotless classic car with their inability to tackle a project build. There can be many reasons why such a build isn’t viable, and for those people, vehicles like… more»

396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

If you like your classic cars with power to burn, vehicles like this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 were designed with you in mind. The Chevelle could be a meek and mild car that offered reliable and sedate family transport… more»

SS 396 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevelle was born as a mid-size car in 1964 and would continue as a nameplate across three generations through 1977. Performance was part of Chevelle’s DNA from the beginning and the SS 396 would become a series of… more»

Build Sheet Included: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78

While it is now looking pretty tired, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 not only runs and drives, but it features its original and rather tasty drivetrain. It will take a special individual to return this classic to its… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

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»

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»

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»

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»

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