Featured on AutoHunter, the web public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. That was the yr that the Chevelle and El Camino SS 396 unseated the Pontiac GTO as being the king of muscle vehicles because of a sturdy manufacturing run of 86,307. This Glacier Blue instance is powered by an L34 396 backed by the non-compulsory four-speed handbook transmission. Features embrace energy entrance disc brakes, headers, AM radio and an uncommon black vinyl bench inside. This 1969 Chevelle SS 396 will come from the promoting vendor with a transparent title.
The Grotto Blue hue was not too long ago utilized, as had been the black accent stripes. Other exterior options embrace a fender-mounted antenna, twin chrome rear-view mirrors, wheel properly moldings, and SS-specific hood and black rear tail panel.
A set of 14-inch SS mags is wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Interestingly, in a world the place the Plymouth Road Runner had simply made its mark, the Chevelle SS 396 was not out there with something aside from this sport magazine wheel.
The commonplace entrance bench seat and the remainder of the cockpit are upholstered in black vinyl. Features embrace a floor-mounted handbook transmission shifter and SS 396 emblems on the door panels.
The instrument panel consists of a 120-mph speedometer and gas gauge plus the U14 Special Instrumentation gauge package deal, which included a 7,000-rpm tachometer and gauges for the coolant temperature, oil strain and battery. The odometer reads 85,086 miles, however the true mileage on this car is unknown.
Power is supplied by a L34 396ci Turbo-Jet, which was rated at 350 horsepower. It is backed by the non-compulsory four-speed handbook transmission. Chevrolet was at all times good at dressing up its efficiency engines, and the builder of this Mark IV big-block didn’t veer off that path as evidenced by the chrome valve covers, aluminum consumption manifold and chrome air cleaner. You can’t see it from right here, however respiratory has been assisted by exhaust headers.
Like all Chevelles, this SS 396 is provided with an unbiased entrance suspension and stable 12-bolt rear-drive axle. Braking is supplied by energy entrance discs and rear drums, which was the usual configuration for the SS 396. Of course, a twin exhaust system exits on the rear.
The public sale for this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 ends on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
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