This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 coupe is finished in turquoise over black vinyl and is powered by a numbers-matching 396ci L78 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a dual exhaust system, a push-button radio, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and body-color steel wheels. The car was reportedly refurbished about 15 years ago before being acquired by the seller in 2019. Service in 2020 included a carburetor rebuild, fluid changes, and the installation of QA1 front coilovers and replacement spark plugs and differential seals. This Chevelle SS396 is now offered in California with service records from current ownership and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.
Finished from the factory in Artesian Turquoise (K), the body was reportedly repainted about 15 years ago during prior ownership. Exterior features include a vented hood, side mirror for the driver, quad headlamps, chrome bumpers, and “Super Sport” and “396” badging.
Body-color steel wheels wear Chevrolet-branded hubcaps and are mounted with redline tires. A spare is stowed in the trunk. QA1 front coilovers were fitted in 2020 along with replacement dust boots and bushings.
The low-back front bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl, and the cabin features a matching dash, carpets, and door panels. Interior equipment includes a push-button radio, a polished shift knob, an analog clock, lap belts for all occupants, and SS-branded rubber floor mats.
A wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges while a 7k-rpm tachometer is stationed below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows around 1,500 miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 396ci L78 V8 is equipped with a chrome air cleaner and valve covers as well as a dual exhaust system. Work conducted by Crash! Customs of Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 2020 included rebuilding the carburetor, replacing the spark plugs, and re-routing the speedometer cable.
Engine stamping “126905” matches the last six digits of the vehicle’s chassis number. Decoding engine suffix “EG” on the left indicates a 396ci/375hp L78 V8 in conjunction with a manual transmission.
Power is directed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Work performed in 2020 included a differential fluid change and replacement shifter seals, reverse gear set, and differential gaskets. Additional photos of the underbody are viewable in the gallery.
Decoding the body tag reveals the following information:
- Build Date: 02A – Built the first week of February
- Style: 66-13817 – 1966 Chevelle 396 SS two-door sport coupe
- Trim: 763 – Black vinyl upholstery
- Assembly Plant: BF – Fremont, California
- Paint: K – Artesian Turquoise
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