Photo: eBay seller drivenbydesire
Chevrolet started selling the Chevelle SS 396 as a separate series back in 1966, but this plan worked for only two years, as the car once again became an optional package for model year 1969.
And the ’69 Chevelle SS 396 we have here shows what this return to an option package was all about, as it comes in pretty good condition after receiving a thorough restoration some nearly three decades ago.
The car is finished in Phantom Green, and while it still seems to be in good shape after so many years since the restoration, there are spots where it already shows its age. But the good news is there’s no rust anywhere on the car, and eBay seller drivenbydesire says there are no bubbles on the body either.
The car received new quarters, fenders, and inner fenders as part of the restoration 30 years ago, but the floors are apparently original.
As far as the interior is concerned, it’s fully complete, and everything seems to be working. Still, it's worth knowing that the Chevelle originally came in green, but everything inside was made black during the restoration project.
Open the hood, and you get both good news and bad news. First of all, this isn’t a matching numbers engine, but you do get a 396 (6.5L) unit rated at some 400 horsepower thanks to what the seller describes as a “mild build.” The engine is paired with an M21 Muncie 4-speed transmission and comes alongside new headers and a new exhaust system installed recently.
Overall, this is a complete Chevelle SS 396, and the odometer seems to indicate 67,030 miles (107,874.33 kilometers). Of course, the actual mileage of the car is currently unknown.
How much is such a Chevrolet really worth? The eBay seller says $39,900, but you can also make other offers using the dedicated button in this regard published on its page.
The car is finished in Phantom Green, and while it still seems to be in good shape after so many years since the restoration, there are spots where it already shows its age. But the good news is there’s no rust anywhere on the car, and eBay seller drivenbydesire says there are no bubbles on the body either.
The car received new quarters, fenders, and inner fenders as part of the restoration 30 years ago, but the floors are apparently original.
As far as the interior is concerned, it’s fully complete, and everything seems to be working. Still, it's worth knowing that the Chevelle originally came in green, but everything inside was made black during the restoration project.
Open the hood, and you get both good news and bad news. First of all, this isn’t a matching numbers engine, but you do get a 396 (6.5L) unit rated at some 400 horsepower thanks to what the seller describes as a “mild build.” The engine is paired with an M21 Muncie 4-speed transmission and comes alongside new headers and a new exhaust system installed recently.
Overall, this is a complete Chevelle SS 396, and the odometer seems to indicate 67,030 miles (107,874.33 kilometers). Of course, the actual mileage of the car is currently unknown.
How much is such a Chevrolet really worth? The eBay seller says $39,900, but you can also make other offers using the dedicated button in this regard published on its page.
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