Triple Black '65 Impala SS 409/4-sp Convertible

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**Lynn** · #1 11-19-2019, 04:30 PM

Looks like a private seller and no reserve.

When did the 396 debut in the full size cars?

Probably showing my ignorance here, but didn't some Chevelles and Corvettes get a 396?

**WILMASBOYL78** · #2 11-19-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Looks like a private seller and no reserve.

When did the 396 debut in the full size cars?

Probably showing my ignorance here, but didn't some Chevelles and Corvettes get a 396?

The BB 396 was a mid-year intro to the Chevy line-up...probably around March of 1965 from what I have read. The L78 version [396/425hp was available in the Corvette and the full size Chevy models] there was also a 325hp version in the big cars. The 396 was also available with the Z-16 option in the Malibu SS...it was a hydraulic motor rated at 375hp. There were around 200 of these built...they are rare and command big money.

The 425hp rating for the L78 was a one year deal...the 427/425hp was introduced in 1966...and the L78 was then rated 375hp in the Chevelle.

-wilma

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