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For more information on this vehicle visit This professionally restored 1968 Chevelle hardtop is an authentic SS396 car which wraps a numbers matching drivetrain in a solid body and a correct red on red color combination. Recently this glowing Chevelle sport coupe was treated to a no-expense spared, no-holds barred rotisserie restoration during which every inch of its body was massaged to better-than-new condition. When all the welding, sanding and fine tuning was complete, a correct coat of GM code R Matador Red urethane was accented with a correct GM code B black vinyl top and high gloss rocker stripes to create a classic American muscle car that drives just as well as it shows. At the heart of the car's serious nature is an original 396 cubic inch L35 big block V8 which wears a correct 3935440 casting number, a June (F) 8th (8) of 1968 (8) casting date, a correct TO suffix stamp and a correct 231618 partial VIN. As one of the most powerful and most memorable Chevrolet engines ever created, this cast iron mill utilizes oval-port closed chamber heads, a forged steel crankshaft and traditional hydraulic lifters to turn stout to 1 compression into 325 horsepower and 410 lb./ft. of pavement melting torque! At the top of the motor, a black and chrome single snorkel air cleaner funnels wind into what appears to be a correct Quadrajet carburetor. Below that carburetor, a sea of brilliant Chevy Orange paint flows around fresh chrome valve covers and fully restored exhaust manifolds to coat the block from its cast iron intake to its stamped steel oil pan. At the back of the motor, a correct points distributor shoots fire through factory replacement plug wires. And at the front of the motor, a reproduction Delco Energizer battery sits next to a correct radiator that's equipped with fresh hoses and reproduction tower clamps. Underneath this awesome Chevy you'll find a factory fresh chassis and super solid floorpans that, like the car's exterior panels and L35 big block, have been over-restored to the absolute highest standards. An original 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400, which wears a correct 231618 partial VIN and a July 6th (522) of 1968 (68) 396 (CC) build stamp, sends power to a correct GM 12 bolt rear end. Holding that stellar drivetrain in place is a traditional double A-arm front and four link rear suspension which was fully rebuilt during the restoration, and presently features factory power steering, an upfitted rear sway bar and correct power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust flows through dual stainless pipes into aggressive Flowmaster dual chamber mufflers and spotless stainless tips. And power flows to the pavement through familiar 15 inch rally wheels which spin reliable 235/70 Goodyear Eagle GTIIs around cool bowtie center caps and dent-free stainless trim rings. Naturally, all the car's weathered bits were replaced during its extensive rebuild. The floors wear a smooth coat of Matador Red paint under a slick clearcoat shell. The frame and drivetrain components alternate between a deep shade of gloss black and fresh shade of train truck silver. And items such as a new stainless fuel tank, new stainless hardware, new fuel lines and new brake lines ensure this Chevy will cruise for years without issue. Open the solid doors on this second generation Chevelle and you'll find a striking GM code 796 red vinyl interior which appears to have been completely replaced during the car's restoration. Centered in those new components is a trio of fresh seats which carry just the right amount of firmness and display no rips or tears at all. In front of the driver, a correct Chevelle SS steering wheel spins in front of an excellent looking dash which features a warp-free pad, fully rebuilt gauges, controls for the car's factory air conditioning and a direct fit Kenwood cassette player (The car's original AM radio is also included with the sale). And behind the cabin, the car's fully restored trunk features a full-size spare tire, a correct jack, a new mat and correct decklid decals. If you're looking for some classic American muscle that you can drive, enjoy AND build equity with, we have your car. Call, click or visit for more information on this awesome car!
