[quote...The '66 Chevelle was the first year to designate an "SS 396" as opposed to the "SS". (Yeah, I know.... Z-16s in '65) The grille and tail panel badges indicated that while the rear quarters only call out "Super Sport".
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Also the '66 Malibu SS was still built in Canada w/ SB's and the 'SS' emblem on the 1/4's for us hosers...and shipped to other non US markets too!.
Nothing to do w/ Beaumonts which are their own story in itself..
Dave's '66 is a sweet piece indeed...absolutely love the painted steelies/dog dish ribby redlines combo too!.
~ Pete