This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 convertible underwent a refurbishment in 1985 that included the installation of a replacement 402ci V8 and a three-speed automatic transmission, a repaint in yellow, and the reupholstering of the interior in black. The car is equipped with a Positraction limited-slip rear differential, a power-operated black convertible soft top, Flowmaster exhaust, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, electric windshield wipers, power-assisted brakes, power steering, a front and rear coil-spring suspension, 14″ painted steel wheels with hubcaps, an AM/FM radio, and a heater. This Chevelle SS396 was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and it is now offered with a Pennsylvania title.
The car left the factory finished in Artesian Turquoise and it was refinished in yellow during the aforementioned refurbishment. Equipment includes a power-operated black convertible soft top, a vented hood, quad headlights, front and rear chrome bumpers, SS badging, a driver-side mirror, electric windshield wipers, quarter vent windows, and bright trim. The seller notes crazing and cracking in the paint and close-up photos of the paint are shown in the gallery below.
The 14″ painted steel wheels wear hubcaps and are mounted with 225/75 Mastercraft tires. The car is equipped with power steering as well as a front and rear coil-spring suspension, and stopping power is provided by power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes.
The cabin was refurbished in 1985 and is trimmed in black vinyl. Interior appointments include front and rear benches, a column shifter, manual-crank windows, a heater, an AM/FM radio, and a lighted glove box.
The tilting two-spoke steering wheel fronts a horizontal 120-mph speedometer flanked by combination gauges for fuel level, battery status, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. A tachometer is mounted to the underside of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 18k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 402ci V8 was sourced from a 1972 Chevrolet and is said to have been installed in 1985. Equipment includes an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, exhaust headers, and Flowmaster mufflers. A photo of the engine stamp pad is shown in the gallery below.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission and a Positraction limited-slip rear differential. The transmission is said to have been fitted in 1985.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- Build Date: 05A – First week of May production
- Style: 66 13867 – 1966 Chevelle SS 396 two-door convertible
- Body: BAL – Baltimore assembly, Fisher body unit number
- Trim: 776 – Dark Turquoise, Medium Turquoise vinyl
- Paint: K – Artesian Turquoise
The Pennsylvania title carries a “not actual mileage” notation.
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