Custom 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible Packs Mystery V8 Sourced from a Great Era

What you’re looking at here is a late first-generation model, and a perfect vintage at that – since GM completely restyled the Chevelle for the 1966 model year, giving it a smoother appearance, larger grille, new bumpers, bulging rear fenders – proper ‘Coke bottle’ styling, like any self-respecting mid-60s American classic would have.

For the 1967 model year, the Chevelle went under the knife yet again, gaining larger taillights, new rear fascia, front disc brakes across the range, and a collapsible steering column, which was a great safety feature to have back in those days.

In terms of performance, you could get some serious muscles on those Chevelles, but it would have been nothing compared to what people are able to do nowadays. Case in point, this ‘67 SS convertible, which is currently up for grabs to the highest bidder.

Before we talk engines, let’s talk visuals and mechanical bits. The black exterior comes with a black power-operated convertible top, SS and 427 badging, SS-style hood, black tail panel, quad headlights, chrome grille trim (also found on the bumpers, wheel arches and window surrounds), plus a set of dark gray 17-inch American Racing wheels wearing Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR tires (245/45 front / 255/50 rear).

As for the chassis, it was fitted with a C4-style independent rear suspension, fiberglass rear leaf spring, custom tubular upper and lower control arms, and a front sway bar. You also get a quick-ratio power steering system, and power assisted disc brakes, both of which are things this car definitely needs.

Inside, we spy black vinyl bucket seats, a similarly styled rear bench, a Vintage Air climate control system, push-button radio, Chevy-branded rubber floor mats and a wood-trimmed steering wheel.

Now, the engine. It’s not something you’ll usually find on a 1967 Chevelle SS. Even if this car started its life with a 375 hp 396 ci V8, ditching that unit for what it’s currently working with would have been an upgrade.

What now lies under the hood of this car is a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine, the likes of which you would normally find on a C6 Corvette. The engine comes with a polished serpentine drive system and air-intake tube, custom air filter, tubular exhaust headers and an aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans.

Power reaches the rear wheels via a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox, and if you’re wondering just how much power we’re dealing with here, rest assured you’re not alone. The seller hasn’t specified a precise figure but know that your typical 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine would produce 430 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque.

So, yeah, pretty sure this thing is properly quick in a straight line, and that it also sounds as good as it looks thanks to a custom dual exhaust system.