1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Description

Midway through the Chevrolet Chevelle's first generation, the muscle car received a complete restyle in 1966 that included smooth contours, a broad new grille, bumper treatment, and curved side windows. Bulging rear fender lines and a “flying buttress” roofline (tunneled into the “C” pillar) were highlights of the ’66 hardtops. The new body reflected the “Coke bottle” shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. 

The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 was introduced as a high-performance variant, featuring a 396 cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine that was part of Chevrolet's Mark IV big-block series and came in three optional power outputs: 325, 350, and 375 horsepower. The SS 396 could be had with a three-speed manual transmission, four-speed manual, and a two-speed Powerglide automatic. 

The two-door sport coupe boasted aggressive front-end styling with a blacked-out grille and SS badging, as well as a comfortable cabin with bucket seats, center console, and special SS dash. This '67 Chevelle 396 SS was restored and repainted about eight years ago. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Cortez Silver paint over black vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 396 Turbo-Jet V8 rated at 350 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Restored approximately eight years ago by a previous owner

• The chassis number (138177B199955) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 38 – Chevelle SS 396 

  • 17 – Two-door sport coupe 

  • 7 – 1967 model year 

  • B – Baltimore, Maryland, assembly plant 

  • 199955 – Sequential production number 

• Body by Fisher trim tag decodes as: 

  • Build date: 06B – Second week of June 

  • Style: 67-13817 – 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 two-door sport coupe 

  • Body: 08522 – Data processing number 

  • Trim: 763-B – Black bucket seats 

  • Paint: C2 – Ermine White (now Cortez Silver) 

  • C08 – Vinyl top (removed) 

Features 

• Ididit tilt steering column 

• New radiator 

• Power front disc brakes 

• Original 120 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery, fuel level  

• Factory 7000 rpm tachometer mounted on dash 

• Vintage replacement AM/FM radio with modern input connections

• Analog clock in center console 

• Crager SS wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P245/60R15 tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Rear window (appears original) has some scratches in glass 

• Piping is scuffed on outer edge of driver’s seat back where it meets lower seat 

Included 

• Spare tire with cover 

• Jack 

• Car cover 

Ownership History 

The consignor of this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has owned it since September 2023 and has driven it approximately 100 miles. It was fully restored about eight years ago.