1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
A-body · Second and final year of the 1966-67 Chevelle body. New gril... · The refined second year — disc brakes and the Turbo 400 arrive
Highly Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
63,006
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Multiple GM plants (Baltimore, Kansas City, Fremont and others)
Wheelbase
115 inches
Body Styles
Sport Coupe · Convertible
Curb Weight
Unknown
Notable Packages & Production
SS 396 series — 138
twin hood bulges, black-accent grille with SS 396 emblem, redline tires, optional Rally wheels
2-3x a comparable Malibu
63,006
produced
L78 396/375 — L78
Solid-lifter 396
2-3x a standard SS 396
ultra rare
Available Engines
L35 396ci — V8
Standard SS 396 engine
325 hp
L34 396ci — V8
Hotter hydraulic-cam 396
350 hp
L78 396ci — V8
Solid-lifter 396 — rare, mostly dealer-installed or special order
375 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: The 138 VIN proves a real SS 396 — Malibu clones start with 136. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
VIN must start 138 — a 136 is a Malibu
Check the block pad for the engine suffix code and partial VIN
Decode the cowl tag for paint, trim and build date
Disc brake cars: confirm the correct factory calipers and master cylinder
Inspect floors, trunk pan, lower quarters and rear window channel
Check the frame behind the rear wheels
L78 claims need strong documentation
Look for 1966 grille or taillights swapped in
Known Problem Areas
Malibus cloned into SS 396s
Replaced engines
Rear window channel and trunk rust
Frame rust behind the rear wheels
1966 and 1967 parts mixed during restoration
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
138 VIN with original 396
L78 with documentation
L34 350hp
4-speed manual
Factory disc brakes
Convertible
↓ Decreases Value
Malibu clone
Non-original engine
Frame rust
Mixed-year trim
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium
Parts Availability
Very good — Chevelle parts widely reproduced
Driver Quality Cost
$25,000 – $45,000
Show Quality Cost
$60,000 – $110,000
Key Suppliers
Ausley's Chevelle Parts · National Parts Depot · Classic Industries
Pop Culture & Legacy
The 1966-67 Chevelle SS 396 is a staple of drag strips and car shows to this day
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