This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 convertible is said to have remained with the same extended family from new, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2021. The body was repainted in white in 2002, and a replacement 396ci V8 was reportedly installed in 2018. Refurbishment work in preparation for the sale is reported to have included replacement of the black soft top, red door panels and carpets, door weatherstripping, chrome bumpers, fuel tank, exhaust system, power steering box and pump, water pump, and spark plugs, as well as the installation of an aluminum radiator and an MSD ignition control module. This SS396 convertible is now offered on dealer consignment with a Virginia title.
The body was repainted in white with black lower accents in 2002 according to the selling dealer, who also states that the driver-side quarter panel has been patched. The black convertible top, the door weatherstripping, exterior emblems, and the chrome bumpers and door handles were reportedly replaced in 2024.
The 15″ Rally wheels wear replacement chrome trim rings and are wrapped in reproduction Firestone Wide Oval redline tires. The power-steering box was replaced in 2024 along with the front and rear coil springs according to the seller. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and the master cylinder, proportioning valve, and rear brake lines were reportedly replaced in preparation for the sale.
The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in red vinyl, and the color-coordinated door panels, rear side panels, and carpets were replaced in 2024 according to the seller. Interior appointments include a Hurst shifter, a Custom Autosound cassette radio, and retractable front lap belts.
The three-spoke SS steering wheel has cracks in the rim and frames a a 120-mph speedometer, a roller tachometer, an electric clock, and a combination gauge for amperage, oil pressure, temperature, and fuel level. The speedometer and tachometer do not work, and the five-digit odometer shows 84k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The 396ci V8 is a replacement unit reportedly sourced from a 1969 model and installed in 2018. An aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold is topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and a polished accessory drive assembly accents the front of the engine. The selling dealer states that the air cleaner, battery, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, spark plugs, and accessory belts were replaced and an aluminum radiator, a seven-blade fan, and an MSD ignition control module were installed in 2024.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. The fuel tank and the dual exhaust system were replaced in preparation for the sale according to the selling dealer.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- Style: 68 13867 – Chevelle SS396 2-door convertible
- Body: BAL00740 – Baltimore, Maryland, assembly number
- Trim: 795 – Medium Red imitation leather, bench front seat
- Paint: C1 – Ermine White, white top
- Build Date: 03A– Built the first week of March
The Virginia title carries a “Not Actual” odometer brand.
