1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible

History

The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the GM A-Body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons.

The Chevelle SS396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. SS396 sport coupes and convertibles used the same Malibu sport coupe and convertible bodies with reinforced frames and revised front suspension: higher-rate springs, recalibrated shocks, and thicker front stabilizer bar, but with different exterior trim. They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. The SS396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969.

VIN 138676Z157350

This beautiful 138 Chevelle was restored in 1998-2000. The previous owner bought the car six years ago from a gentleman in California. It was originally a California car. He was the 3rd owner and a member of the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society (ACES) located in Nashville, TN.  

We have a folder full of receipts, photographs, 1966 Chevelle catalog and the January/February 2000 issue of Chevelle World Magazine.  

Trim Tag Decode

07B – July, 2^nd Week

66 - 1966

13867 – SS396 2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger

763 – Black Imitation Leather Bucket Seats

YY – Lemonwood Yellow Paint

Mechanics

1965-1966 396ci Big Block (#3855962)

Muncie 4-speed Transmission (#3925661)

GM 12 Bolt Posi-Traction Rear End with 3.23:1 Gear Ratio

Newer Dual Exhaust System

Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds

Manual Steering

Manual Drum Brakes

Holley Carb

Aluminum Intake

Stock Type Distributor

Chrome Air Cleaner and Valve Covers

Newer Shocks

Bushings are in Good Shape

Rear Sway Bar

Reinforced Rear Lower Control Arms

New Gas Tank

Body

Lemonwood Yellow Paint (original color)

All Original Sheet Metal

Beautiful Chrome Bumpers

Grille, Bezels and Emblems are in Great Shape

Black Convertible Top

Power Top

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Beautiful Straight Quarters

Rocker Molding is in Nice Shape

Undercarriage is Clean and Lightly Undercoated

Rockers are Straight and Solid, Nice Pinch Welds

Original Floors

Frame and Floors are Solid

Original Trunk Pan

Wheel Wells are in Great Shape

Car Cover and Boot for Top are Included

Redline Spare and Jack in Trunk

Bias Ply Redline Tires by Firestone – 7.75x14

Interior

New Black Interior

New Center Console with Clock

New Bucket Seats

Wood Steering Wheel

Hurst Shifter

Aftermarket Gauges Under Dash

Aftermarket Tach

New Dashboard  

New Doorskins

New Carpet

Chevrolet Floor Mats

New Sail Panels

Seatbelts Front and Back

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