This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 was sold new by Nankivell Chevrolet of Indianapolis, Indiana and acquired by the seller out of Ohio in 2017. Power is from a 396ci L35 V8 paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, and the car is finished in white with a blue vinyl roof and interior. Additional features include air conditioning, bucket seats, a center console, power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, and Super Sport wheels. The seller is said to have installed an aftermarket camshaft and exhaust headers, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. This Chevelle SS396 is offered with a build sheet, a 1969 sales invoice, a Protect-O-Plate, and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished in Dover White (50) from the factory, and was repainted under previous ownership according to the seller. Styling details include dual hood cowls, a blue vinyl roof cover, side stripes, and SS badging.
Super Sport wheels feature polished trim rings and wear 14” BFGoodrich white-letter tires. The car is equipped with power-assisted steering as well as front disc and rear drum brakes.
The interior features black bucket seats along with a matching dashboard and carpeting. Amenities include a Delco AM radio, air conditioning, and a center console with a horseshoe shifter. The seller notes that the heater core is plugged.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, indicator lights, and a five-digit odometer showing 62k miles. Approximately 3k miles have been added by the seller.
The 396ci L35 V8 is mated to a Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Work under current ownership is said to have included installation of an aftermarket camshaft from Comp Cams as well as a set of Hooker exhaust headers.
The engine code signifies a powerplant produced on July 2 at Tonawanda, with the JK suffix indicating a 325-horsepower L35 396 V8 for automatic-transmission applications. Block stamping 406725 matches the last six digits of the chassis identification plate under the windshield.
Additional photos of the underside are included in the gallery below.
The sales invoice shows a total price of $4,337 in August 1969 along with the acceptance of a 1966 Ford taken on trade-in. Other materials accompanying the car include a build sheet, a Protect-O-Plate, and additional paperwork from previous ownership.
A narrated video tour is provided above, and videos of the underside are presented below. An additional video is viewable here.
