1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Coupe - Dark Blue - 8,380 Miles - 396ci V8, 4-Speed Manual, Pro-Touring Build
Price Guide: $55,000 - $85,000
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Left-hand drive. 396ci big-block V8. 4-speed manual transmission. Two-door sport coupe. 8,380 recorded miles.
Description
The 1968 Chevelle SS 396 is one of the defining cars of the American muscle era. This was the year Chevrolet sharpened the Chevelle's styling, and the SS package delivered the 396ci Turbo-Jet big-block, a 4-speed Muncie manual, and a purposeful stance that said exactly what it was about. These cars built the muscle car legend in real time, and genuine SS 396 examples with documented history and low odometer readings are becoming increasingly hard to find.
This Chevelle presents as a pro-touring build that retains its muscle car identity while gaining modern usability. The deep navy blue paint is deep and glossy across all panels, with consistent panel gaps throughout and the cowl induction-style hood sitting straight and true. The chrome front bumper, SS 396 grille badge, and "Chevelle" script badges are all intact and bright. The car rides on modern black multi-spoke aftermarket wheels with performance rubber and red-painted disc brake calipers at all four corners, giving it a planted, aggressive stance. The black vinyl roof is in good condition. Inside, the cabin is in excellent order. Black vinyl bucket seats are clean and unworn, the 4-speed manual shifter with period-style cream shift knob sits in the correct position on the centre console, the original heater controls and 8-track player are retained in the dash alongside a modern aftermarket stereo, and the SS badge on the glovebox door confirms the Super Sport trim. The original dash pad shows no cracking. The rear bench seat is exceptionally clean. A subwoofer enclosure has been fitted in the boot. The engine bay carries a 396ci V8, confirmed by the air cleaner badge, with red spark plug wires, an aftermarket chrome air cleaner, and an aluminium radiator.
A note on mileage: the speedometer photo shows approximately 8,380 miles on the odometer. The listing states 838 miles, which appears to be a typographical error missing one digit. At that mileage, the interior presentation makes complete sense. VIN decodes to a genuine 1968 Chevelle Sport Coupe with V8, Kansas City assembly, and the Fisher Body tag confirms the blue paint code and coupe body style. A genuine SS 396 coupe in this condition is a highly desirable piece. Comparable examples in Australia have traded between AUD $55,000 and $85,000 depending on build level and documentation.
Features
* 396ci Turbo-Jet big-block V8
* 4-speed manual transmission
* SS (Super Sport) package, confirmed by badging and VIN
* Pro-touring build with modern black multi-spoke aftermarket wheels
* Red-painted disc brake calipers, four corners
* Cowl induction-style hood
* Black vinyl roof
* Black vinyl bucket seats, front
* Full rear bench seat
* Period-style cream shift knob on 4-speed manual
* Original heater/climate controls and 8-track player retained
* Aftermarket modern stereo with green LED display
* SS badge on glovebox door
* Wood-rimmed sport steering wheel
* Auxiliary under-dash gauge cluster
* Aftermarket subwoofer enclosure in boot
* Chrome front and rear bumpers
* Dual exhaust tips
* Fisher Body tag present and legible
* VIN confirming genuine 1968 Chevelle Sport Coupe V8, Kansas City assembly
* Licence plate: 68VELL
Condition Notes
* Odometer photo shows approximately 8,380 miles. Listing states 838 miles, which appears to be a typographical error. Buyers to verify odometer reading directly
* Engine bay is driver quality with some surface grime and non-original hoses and components
* Aftermarket wheels replace original SS steel or rally wheels
* Aftermarket stereo replaces original radio
Specifications
Year: 1968
Make/Model: Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Body: 2-Door Sport Coupe
Engine: 396ci Big-Block V8, Aspirated
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Steering: Left Hand Drive
Odometer: 8,380 Miles (approx, verify directly)
Colour: Dark Blue
Seats: 5
Engine No: T0117EF18K158135
Chassis No: 138378K158135
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Sold unregistered
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Lloyds stock #580277+1
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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