Vehicle Description
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 tribute convertible does the
legacy proud. With a bold color combo, bucket seat interior,
upgraded stereo, and a growling big block under the hood, you know
you're looking at the standout among standouts.
Nothing but red and black is exactly how you want a muscle car to
look, and so this has been prepared that way. This is a factory
Garnet Red car, and it has been given a professional respray later
in life. That means a nice clearcoat luster every time you take
this convertible out for a cruise - exactly what you want in a
sunshine-friendly drop-top. The full-length SS396 stripe looks
terrific against the paint, and at the same time, it highlights the
straightness of the panels. Plus, it makes for a fantastic
coordination with the blacked-out grille, blacked-out tail panel,
and the crisp newer black convertible top. This one even has the
correct aggressive details like the SS badges and dual power bulge
hood. And on a classic like this, you know you want terrific
brightwork. That's why you have mirror-like bumpers, complete trim,
and upgraded polished American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with an
aggressive 17/18 inch front/rear stance.
With the flip of a switch, the black folding roof powers down to
reveal a nice black interior - so this drop-top has a great overall
appearance with the roof up or down. You can tell they made a solid
investment here to make sure that everything looks deep and dark,
including the dash, door panels, carpeting, and seats. And speaking
of the seating, everyone loves to see bucket seats and a center
console in a muscle machine like this. It even comes complete with
the iconic horseshoe shifter. The driver gets a wood-rimmed
three-spoke sports steering wheel that gives a commanding view of
everything. This includes the proper sports upgraded gauge package
with tach and working clock. This was built to be a terrific
cruiser, so they upgraded the radio to a retro-style AM/FM digital
tuner. Plus, there's a full modern speaker system, including a
custom trunk enclosure and Kicker subwoofer. There are even
provisions and equipment for factory air conditioning (it will need
servicing to blow cold again.)
This is the kind of motor that will make you proud to lift the hood
at car shows. The 396 cubic-inch big block V8 is a well-done
upgrade that utilizes a year-correct unit. It's exceptionally well
presented with its orange block paint, shining valve covers, and
cross-flags air grabber. If you look closer, you'll spot useful
upgrades such as, the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor as well as
fresh wires and hoses. Even the supporting pieces like nice with
new polished brake booster and new aluminum radiator. The full big
block package fires up nicely with a sweet and deep rumble of the
dual exhaust. The V8 feeds a stout TH400 three-speed automatic
transmission on its way to a 12-bolt rear end. And as you look at
the undercarriage photos you'll see they gave you the right
SS-style upgrades, like the boxed rear trailing arms and a rear
sway bar. Plus, control stays well in hand thanks to power
steering, power brakes w/discs up front, and the wheel upgrade that
allows for the grip of modern ZR-rated tries.
The sale comes complete with owner's manual and plenty of build
receipts. Chevrolet built less than 9k Chevelle drop-tops in 1969,
making them a very rare commodity over a half-century later. So to
find one so nicely presented with a growling V8 under the hood is
the kind of treat that doesn't come around very often. Don't miss
out, call today!
