It is amazing how, when it comes to classic cars, two letters and three numbers can instantly open up a floodgate of memories and a rush of adrenaline. Fully repainted in a deep black complemented by a pair of full-length white racing stripes, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute Restomod looks every bit the boulevard bruiser as it would have half a century ago, and more, thanks to a bit of modern technology worked into this car's second life.
Inside, we find a nicely redone black vinyl interior. A center console separates dual bucket seats, while a power-assisted, two-spoke wheel proudly displays the iconic SS logo. A three-pod gauge cluster features a big 160 mph speedometer and 8,000 rpm tachometer, while an upgraded HVAC system makes temperature control even easier than before. An AM/FM/AUX head unit also offers Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for far more entertainment options than the unit it replaced. The real entertainment, however, is provided by the cueball-style floor-mounted shifter, available to your right hand.
Under that expansive hood, we find a clean engine bay with a big 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8. With its trick red Chevrolet-embossed valve covers and composite intake manifold, this big block does away with spent gases through a set of long-tube headers and dual exhaust, capped off with a pair of sweet-sounding aftermarket mufflers, giving this Chevelle its muscle-car rumble. That power is routed through a tried-and-true Tremec five-speed manual transmission before heading out to the 12-bolt rear end, which transfers those ponies to the pavement via a set of 20-inch ten-spoke U. S. Mags wheels shod in 255/40ZR-120 Cooper Cobra rubber. Up front, a staggered set of 18-inch wheels wrapped in 215/45ZR-18 rubber handles steering duties with aplomb.
HIGHLIGHTS: Full Black Repaint SS Badging White Racing Stripes 6.0 Liter V8 EFI Composite Intake Manifold Optima Red Top Battery Dual Electric Fans Long Tubes Dual Exhaust Tremec Five Speed Manual 12 Bolt Rear QA1 Coilovers QA1 Upper and Lower Control Arms Four Wheel Power Discs Cross Drilled and Slotted Front Rotors Power Steering US Mags Wheels Z-Rated Tires Redone Black Vinyl Interior Bucket Seats Air Conditioning (inop) Bluetooth
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute Restomod rides on an aftermarket suspension featuring QA1 upper and lower control arms up front, along with matching QA1 coilovers. Four-wheel power disc brakes are highlighted by cross-drilled and slotted front discs that stand ready to scrub off speed without drama, allowing you to enjoy cruising to anywhere -or nowhere -simply anytime you want. If you are one of the many whose heart begins beating just a little faster whenever you see the 'SS 396', then maybe it's time you are the one behind the wheel, bringing alphanumeric joy to onlookers everywhere. But don't wait, call today!
