1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375HP – L78 – Muncie M22 4-Speed – Original Engine – Madeira Maroon

Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta is proud to offer this exceptional 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, finished in its cowl-tag-correct Madeira Maroon over a factory-correct red bucket-seat interior. This is a highly desirable big-block Super Sport with the right colors, the right driveline, and the kind of documentation and factory tag information that serious Chevelle buyers look for.

The cowl tag decodes this car as a real 1966 Chevelle SS396 2-door hardtop, built at the Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant during the first week of March 1966. The trim tag shows TR 750-B, confirming the red bucket-seat interior, and N-N Paint, confirming the car was originally finished in solid Madeira Maroon. That gives this Chevelle one of the most attractive and desirable color combinations available in 1966.

According to the included documentation, this Chevelle is equipped with its original 396ci L78 V8, rated at 375 horsepower, and backed by a Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission. The L78 396/375HP was one of Chevrolet's most legendary big-block combinations, and when paired with the M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed, it delivers exactly the kind of raw, mechanical muscle-car experience collectors and enthusiasts love.

The exterior presents beautifully in deep Madeira Maroon with excellent shine and a proper Super Sport appearance. The car wears SS 396 badging, Super Sport quarter emblems, chrome bumpers, bright rocker trim, wheel opening moldings, dual mirrors, and factory-style steel wheels with Chevrolet dog-dish hubcaps. The redline tires give the car the perfect period-correct look, and the car has a clean, confident stance that suits a big-block 4-speed Chevelle perfectly.

Inside, the red bucket-seat interior is a major highlight. It features a center console, 4-speed floor shifter, factory tach and gauges, tilt wheel, wood steering wheel, AM/FM multiplex stereo, deluxe seat belts, Chevrolet tissue dispenser, bright trim, and clean door panels. The odometer shows 5,366 miles, and the interior presentation is sharp, correct-looking, and true to the car's high-performance Super Sport character.

Under the hood, the engine bay has the right muscle-car look, featuring the 396 Turbo-Jet 375 HP air cleaner, big-block Chevrolet power, clean black inner fenders, chrome valve covers, power brakes, and a factory-style layout. The included documentation also lists power steering, stainless gas and brake lines, all-new tinted glass, 15x7 Rally wheels with original-style redline tires, and a frame-off rotisserie restoration.

The documentation provided with the car lists important component and casting information, including the engine, heads, intake, Holley carburetor, exhaust manifolds, Muncie M22 transmission, and bellhousing. The car also includes supporting literature such as a 1966 Chevelle owner's guide, Chevrolet operating instructions, radio/stereo adapter instructions, seat belt instruction card, maintenance chart, and delivered price tag-style paperwork.

Underneath, the car shows very well with clean floors, dual exhaust, manual transmission, and a tidy overall presentation consistent with a quality restoration. The trunk is nicely finished with a clean spatter-style coating and adds to the car's strong overall presentation.

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375HP checks the major boxes: real SS396 body by trim tag, Madeira Maroon over red bucket interior by cowl tag, documented L78 big-block, original engine per included paperwork, Muncie M22 4-speed, factory tach and gauges, power steering, power brakes, redline tires, and frame-off rotisserie restoration. This is a beautiful, highly desirable, and properly presented example of one of Chevrolet's most iconic mid-1960s muscle cars.

Highlights:


1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

Real SS396 2-door hardtop per cowl tag

Atlanta, Georgia-built car

Built first week of March 1966

Cowl tag: ST 66-13817 ATL

Trim: 750-B red bucket-seat interior

Paint: N-N Madeira Maroon

396ci L78 V8

375 horsepower

Original engine per included documentation

Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission

5,366 miles showing

Madeira Maroon exterior

Red bucket-seat interior

Frame-off rotisserie restoration per documentation

Power steering

Power brakes

Stainless gas and brake lines

Factory tach and gauges

Tilt wheel

Wood steering wheel

AM/FM multiplex stereo

Deluxe seat belts

Chevrolet tissue dispenser

All-new tinted glass per documentation

Center console

4-speed floor shifter

SS 396 badging

Super Sport quarter emblems

Chrome bumpers

Bright rocker trim

Wheel opening moldings

Factory-style steel wheels

Chevrolet dog-dish hubcaps

Redline tires

Tire size: P245/60R15

396 Turbo-Jet 375 HP air cleaner

Clean engine bay presentation

Dual exhaust

Clean trunk with spatter-style finish

1966 Chevelle owner's guide included

Chevrolet operating instructions included

Radio/stereo adapter instructions included

Seat belt instruction card included

Maintenance chart included

Casting number information included

Highly desirable Madeira Maroon over red color combination

True big-block 4-speed Super Sport presence