Featured on AutoHunter, the net public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this unrestored 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe. The Tremendous Sport receives energy from a numbers-matching L78 Turbo-Jet 396cid V8 backed by a Muncie M21 close-ratio four-speed handbook. Initially delivered to Acme Chevrolet Firm in Robinson, Illinois, this SS 396 has accrued 46,505 miles since its arrival. Tools consists of entrance console, redline tires, AM radio, and energy brakes. Completed in crimson with a black vinyl roof over a black vinyl inside, this second-generation Chevelle is obtainable with construct documentation, official Chevrolet correspondence, Nationwide Corvette Restorers Society Transport Knowledge Report, eliminated authentic suspension components, and clear title within the vendor’s title.

What we’ve got here’s a Chevy with a twist: not solely is it an actual L78 — among the many quickest GM muscle automobiles that yr — however it additionally is likely one of the few constructed with a Buick inside, as there was a labor dispute from a provider on the time. Moreover, this SS 396 is properly sorted out, that means this can be a automotive for somebody who is aware of tips on how to respect the integrity of an authentic car but will hop in and drive with out hesitation.

The largely authentic Matador Purple (code R) paint is complemented by a black vinyl prime and black decrease physique trim, plus driver-side mirror.

Metal 14-inch wheels with Tremendous Sport wheelcovers are wrapped in redline tires.

This Chevelle was outfitted with a black Buick Skylark bucket seat inside (code 766-178), one in every of not less than 91 identified to be so geared up. In line with the vendor, your complete inside is authentic apart from newer carpeting, plus the higher a part of the rear seat has been repaired. Options embrace middle console, customary black Tremendous Sport steering wheel, and push-button AM radio.

Instrumentation features a 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm barrel-style tachometer, clock, and gauges for the oil strain, coolant temperature, voltage, and gasoline stage. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 46,505 authentic miles.

This Chevelle includes a numbers-matching, 375-horsepower L78 Turbo-Jet 396, one in every of 4,751 Chevelle and El Camino SS 396s so geared up. It’s claimed by the vendor that the L78 retains its authentic exhaust manifolds and distributor. Energy is shipped to the rear wheels by way of a Muncie M21 close-ratio four-speed handbook transmission paired with a 4.11 Positraction rear although, extremely, this Chevy was initially constructed with 4.56s. The transmission housing is stamped P8D01, which interprets to the gearbox being constructed on the primary day of April 1968.

The rear management arm, shock absorbers, and exhaust system have been changed. Braking is power-assisted. Photographs displaying the underside can be found within the carousel.

The public sale for this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe ends Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)

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