This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 sport coupe was refurbished in 1996, at which point it was refinished in red with black stripes and a matching vinyl top. The car is powered by a 396ci V8 linked with a four-speed manual transmission and a PosiTraction differential. Further details include 14″ American Racing wheels, power front disc brakes, power steering, a Hurst shifter, an AM radio, and front bucket seats. This SS 396 was purchased by the seller in 2024 and is now offered with an assembly manual, the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car was refinished in red with a black vinyl roof during the refurbishment in the mid-1990s. Details include black rally stripes, hideaway windshield wipers, and chrome bumpers. The car was optioned with the “Low-Note Horn”, according to the seller.
American Racing 14″ five-spoke wheels feature black centers and silver lips, and they are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The front bucket and rear bench are trimmed in replacement black vinyl upholstery, and interior appointments include a center console, a Hurst shifter, an AM radio, and a cabin heater.
The SS396-branded steering wheel frames factory instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer, a fuel gauge, and indicator lights. The five-digit odometer shows 88k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The Turbo-Jet 396ci V8 was factory rated at 325 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The fuel tank, sending unit, and battery were replaced in 2024.
A photo of the engine stamp pad is provided in the gallery.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a PosiTraction limited-slip differential. Corrosion is noted on the underbody.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- Build Date: 10C – Built the third week of October
- Style: 68 13837 – 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle sport coupe SS396
- Body: ATL 02900 – Atlanta, Georgia assembly, body number
- Trim: 794 – Parchment imitation leather upholstery
- Paint: N2 – Cordovan Maroon with a black vinyl top
The current South Carolina title lists an Exempt brand.
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