1966 Chevrolet Chevelle for sale $68,995
| 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle $68,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $68,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
If you like your muscle cars big with enough horsepower to alter the earths rotationand#44; this 1966 Chevelle SS with its original L78 big block and a 4-speed is right up your alley. With a spectacular show-quality restorationand#44; its a stunning Marina Blue hardtop with the performance to back up its aggressive look. In 1966and#44; the Chevelle was Chevys mid-sized carand#44; but that also meant that a big block would fit under the hoodand#44; so they gave the SS models a performance look to match its moves. Sleek bodywork complete with those flying buttress C-pillars is instantly recognizableand#44; but the cleanand#44; unadorned flanks suggest that GM stylists knew horsepower was the real draw here. Today its still timelessand#44; and thanks to the recent paint job in the original code F Marina Blueand#44; it looks like a million bucks. Theres a lot of time invested in blocking the bodywork to ensure straightnessand#44; and the shine on the urethane paint only got there with a professional color sand and buff. Correct SS pieces include the blacked-out grille and tail paneland#44; and the faux hood vents are one of the coolest design elements to come out of the 60s. Fresh bumpersand#44; lots of polished stainlessand#44; and new weather stripping all add to the new car feel. Cowl tag junkies will note that this car originally carried a set of Ivory imitation leather bucketsand#44; but it has been upgraded to blackand#44; which nobody will argue is a mistake. The wood-rimmed steering wheel is a nice contrast to all the black insideand#44; and neatly frames the original instrument paneland#44; which reflects the SSs no-nonsense mission. A period-correct accessory tachometer on the steering column looks very cool and theres a clock down on the console. The original AM radio is still in placeand#44; but thats about it for options on this SSand#44; which strongly suggests that it was built for one thing and one thing only (and you know what that is). A quick-acting shifter tops the 4-speed manual and youll never miss third gear again with this one and it gives a cool race-ready look to the interior. The trunk is neat and cleanand#44; and features a correct form-fitting mat and spare tire with cover. The engine is the originaland#44; numbers-matching 4-bolt main L78 396 with 375 horsepower. Fully rebuilt and beautifully detailedand#44; it looks like dawn of the muscle cars all over again. The original mechanical camshaft sings its songand#44; but youll be shocked by how smoothly it idlesand#44; more evidence that the factory engineers really knew their stuff. Theres Chevy Orange on the block and a touch of chrome on the valve covers and air cleanerand#44; just the way the factory did itand#44; and correct reproduction decals were used throughout. A Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed spins the torque to a stout 12-bolt rearand#44; and it sounds downright insane through the throaty Flowmaster exhaust system. The suspension and brakes have been rebuiltand#44; the chassis is solid and cleanand#44; andand#44; welland#44; if youre looking for a turn-key big block with some cojonesand#44; they dont come nicer than this. Originally fitted with 14-inch steel wheels and dog dish hubcapsand#44; thats how it was restored and were totally digging the redline radials! If youre going to have a high-profile Chevelle SSand#44; you need a really big gun inside. This hardtop delivers. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 33.0% above market avg. What's this? |