Rarity of a 69 427 L36 in a standard Impala

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by aawtech

Yes, The Leunig's had their 425HP wrecked sedan there. Regarding the SS cars, only the 390 or 425 horse engines were available in an SS, and a factory 390HP non-SS car is pretty rare. That engine would have painted valve covers and air cleaner lid, as opposed to the SS which would be chromed.

Donny

I recently had an LA code 390hp 427 block, which I believe would have been a painted valve cover non-SS engine. I sold it to a guy who is putting it in a '55 Chevy.