RIP '68 Chevelle SS396

Supercar_Kid · #1 05-01-2004, 02:52 AM

A true SS396 car for sure, but no signs of engine or trans at all. Originally a 4 speed car, with at least one bad repaint. Dig the hand scheened tow hooks, installed through the bumper with a hot wrench.

Supercar_Kid · #2 05-01-2004, 02:56 AM

I spoke with the owner's mother, a very elderly lady who agreed to allow me to snap some pics. She said it hadn't been driven in 15 years or so. My guess is it's been a lot longer than that. Inspection sticker expires July 31, 1975. I wasn't even born yet.

Supercar_Kid · #3 05-01-2004, 02:56 AM

Pretty rough for sure.

Supercar_Kid · #4 05-01-2004, 02:57 AM

Radiator had literally fallen through the core support.

Supercar_Kid · #5 05-01-2004, 02:59 AM

Looks like the rare "strike" interior, like LV's Harrell '68, only bench version, and completely devastated. Not much left of the floors.

Supercar_Kid · #6 05-01-2004, 03:00 AM

Door panel.

Supercar_Kid · #7 05-01-2004, 03:01 AM

72,775 clicks on the clock.

**Daves70SS** · #8 05-01-2004, 08:48 PM

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Pretty rough for sure.

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I think that car would be a great candidate for the next Goodmark project car and not some car needing a typical restoration like they usually pick. It would be a good challenge for them and chance to use every available reproduction part out there for that year car.

68z302 · #9 05-01-2004, 08:58 PM

Maybe they would be afraid of the end result?

427TJ · #10 05-01-2004, 09:29 PM

Yeah, a $200,000 '68 Chevelle SS 396.

Sad to see it going back to nature though.

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