In 1961, Chevrolet only built a handful of bruisers with Super Sport (SS) badging. Sure, some muscle could still be had after that, but the SS went more mainstream in 1962, selling 99,000 copies in the process. That’s because… more»
Super Sport
Dec 13, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Muscle! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet produced a mere 3823 Monte Carlo SS454 models in 1970, and this looks like one of them! The personal luxury coupe debuted that year, featuring the “longest Chevrolet hood ever,” the Monte Carlo gave Chevy a platform and… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rally Sport: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Chevy Camaro arrived on the scene in 1967 to do battle with Ford’s popular new Mustang. It proved to be a formidable competitor, racking up sales of more than 220,000 cars in its first year. The seller’s Camaro… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
396 Four-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Malibu SS
You twist the key and the heavy-duty starter coaxes the big-block V8 to life. A smirk crosses your face as the exhaust settles to a threatening rumble. You depress the solid clutch and engage first gear, knowing anything but… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
396 Big Block! 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevy Impala was in its fourth generation by 1967 and the Super Sport continued to be a strong contributor to its sales volume. Redesigned two years earlier, the Impala set an industry annual sales record of more than… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rolling Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
The Chevelle debuted in 1964 as Chevrolet’s new mid-size car. The public responded enthusiastically, and more than 370,000 units were produced that first year, including the reborn El Camino pickup. The Super Sport would be a series of its… more»
Aug 28, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
SS RS Combo? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
The Chevy Camaro was so successful in its freshman year (1967) that the car was little changed in its sophomore season. The most noticeable differences were the deletion of side vent windows and the addition of side marker lights…. more»
Jul 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454 Transplant! 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Before the Internet, adding the numbers “454” to a classified ad virtually guaranteed a quick sale of your Chevy, regardless of its condition or other equipment. There was nothing wrong with the strategy of buying any big block Chevy… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Vintage A/C! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was born in 1961 as a performance edition of the Chevy Impala with bigger engines and limited production. For 1962 and beyond, the SS became more mainstream and an appearance package with any engine choice. The… more»
Jul 15, 2021 • Stories • 3 Comments
Story: Saving This 1970 Chevelle Super Sport
Barn Finds reader Daryl Roe recently shared with us his experience to help bring a 1970 Chevelle SS back to life. A neighbor’s family was beginning to sell off pieces of their automobile collection due to health issues. Daryl… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
SS Desert Find: 1964 Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was an all-new car for 1964, Chevy’s entry into the “new” intermediate market Ford started with the downsizing of the Fairlane two years earlier. The Chevelle was about the same size as a ’57 Bel Air as… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Idle Since ’75: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
The Super Sport began as an option on the 1961 Impala and took off like wildfire after that. It would extend to the Chevelle and Nova as the ‘60s wore on and would even become a series of its… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 42 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Chevy Chevelle was in its second year in 1965, having been added to the line-up in response to a growing market for mid-sized cars. That opportunity was created as full-size cars grew after the introduction of compact models… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Vintage Drag Car! 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS
If your idea of a drag racer doesn’t need a laptop connected to it between runs, check out this old-school Chevy! The 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS (a genuine “138” car) is described as a “LIFELONG” California race car that… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Four-Speed, Dual-Quad, Positraction 409! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Beach Boys extolled the virtues of Chevrolet’s 409 cubic inch V8 in their 1962 song 409, and this 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport near Eagle, Idaho echos the song lyrics as a genuine “Four-Speed, Dual-Quad, Positraction 409.” A… 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»
