Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller number1team
The Chevelle SS went through plenty of changes in the second half of the '60s, as Chevrolet had a hard time figuring out the right way to market the vehicle.
After launching the Super Sport for the 1964 model year with a Malibu SS badge, Chevrolet decided to turn the Chevelle SS 396 into a standalone series in 1966.
The strategy made sense for everybody, especially as the SS 396 had a different purpose from the standard Chevelle. The car was available with 396 engines exclusively – the base engine produced 325 horsepower, while the top choice was rated at 375 horsepower.
Chevrolet changed its mind for the 1969 model year, so the SS 396 returned to an option package for the regular Chevelle. The company also tweaked the available engine lineup, with the most common choice now dropping the output from 360 to 350 horsepower.
The same engine puts the wheels in motion on this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 time capsule. As anyone can figure out from the photos, the car exhibits an impressive shape. It makes sense, as eBay seller number1team claims the car spent its entire life in a garage.
If you're a professional restorer, you can already guess where this is going. As a time capsule that has always slept inside, the Chevelle SS comes with a surprisingly low mileage. The odometer indicates just 26,000 miles (approximately 41,000 km), and the owner guarantees they are original. The engine is paired with a 4-speed transmission.
The car waved goodbye to the original owner in 2003, and it's been properly cared for ever since. It still wears the original paint and flexes several rare goodies, including the factory spare wheel and tire.
Most original Chevelles come with typical metal problems, including rust on the floors and trunk. The time capsule exhibits no such issues, as the metal is spotless.
As any connoisseur would expect, a Chevelle SS 396 can't sell cheaply, especially when ticking all the boxes for a true collectible. It has the original drivetrain, the original paint, a spotless interior, and very low mileage. The owner is ready to let the car go for $110,000.
It might seem a lot at first glance, but the price makes perfect sense for a museum-quality Chevelle SS. Its place is in a wealthy collector's garage, and according to eBay statistics, 28 people are currently monitoring the listing, possibly hoping for a lower price.
If you want to see this mesmerizing Chevelle SS in person, you must travel to Penngrove, California. The car can drive to its new home on its own wheels, but considering the low mileage, you might want to bring in a trailer to preserve one of its main selling points.
The strategy made sense for everybody, especially as the SS 396 had a different purpose from the standard Chevelle. The car was available with 396 engines exclusively – the base engine produced 325 horsepower, while the top choice was rated at 375 horsepower.
Chevrolet changed its mind for the 1969 model year, so the SS 396 returned to an option package for the regular Chevelle. The company also tweaked the available engine lineup, with the most common choice now dropping the output from 360 to 350 horsepower.
The same engine puts the wheels in motion on this 1969 Chevelle SS 396 time capsule. As anyone can figure out from the photos, the car exhibits an impressive shape. It makes sense, as eBay seller number1team claims the car spent its entire life in a garage.
If you're a professional restorer, you can already guess where this is going. As a time capsule that has always slept inside, the Chevelle SS comes with a surprisingly low mileage. The odometer indicates just 26,000 miles (approximately 41,000 km), and the owner guarantees they are original. The engine is paired with a 4-speed transmission.
The car waved goodbye to the original owner in 2003, and it's been properly cared for ever since. It still wears the original paint and flexes several rare goodies, including the factory spare wheel and tire.
Most original Chevelles come with typical metal problems, including rust on the floors and trunk. The time capsule exhibits no such issues, as the metal is spotless.
As any connoisseur would expect, a Chevelle SS 396 can't sell cheaply, especially when ticking all the boxes for a true collectible. It has the original drivetrain, the original paint, a spotless interior, and very low mileage. The owner is ready to let the car go for $110,000.
It might seem a lot at first glance, but the price makes perfect sense for a museum-quality Chevelle SS. Its place is in a wealthy collector's garage, and according to eBay statistics, 28 people are currently monitoring the listing, possibly hoping for a lower price.
If you want to see this mesmerizing Chevelle SS in person, you must travel to Penngrove, California. The car can drive to its new home on its own wheels, but considering the low mileage, you might want to bring in a trailer to preserve one of its main selling points.
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