1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in Riverhead, New York
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Update date: 23 feb 2026
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS L78 is the kind of car that defines the golden era of American muscle. Finished in beautiful Roman Red with a Black bucket seat interior, it delivers the exact look enthusiasts hope to see when they picture a real-deal big-block Super Sport. The stance, color combination, and overall presence make it instantly recognizable and highly desirable. Under the hood sits the heart of the legend a matching numbers 396 cubic inch / 375 horsepower L78 big block V8. This high-performance solid-lifter engine was one of the most powerful factory offerings of its time, built for serious street and strip performance. Backing that up is a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, giving the driver full control and the kind of raw, mechanical connection that made muscle cars famous. Power is sent to the pavement through the original 3.73 rear end, the perfect ratio for strong acceleration and classic big-block punch. This Chevelle is not just a showpiece it’s a great running and driving car that performs the way a true L78 should. The sound, throttle response, and overall driving feel are exactly what you expect from a high-compression, high-horsepower Chevrolet muscle machine. It is also equipped with power front disc brakes, providing improved stopping power and confidence behind the wheel. Inside, the black bucket seat interior maintains the authentic Super Sport look and feel, putting you right back in the mid-1960s performance era. A tachometer keeps you in tune with the big block’s power band, while a new dash freshens up the interior presentation. A new radio is currently on order, offering improved sound while keeping the driving experience enjoyable. An original-style spare is also included, adding to the car’s correct and complete appearance. The car will also be riding on brand new 15-inch BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires (on order), giving it the right period-correct stance along with modern road manners and reliability. Highlights & Features: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS L78 Roman Red exterior Black bucket seat interior Matching numbers 396 / 375 HP L78 big block V8 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission Original 3.73 rear end Power front disc brakes Factory-style tachometer New dash Original-style spare tire Great running and driving condition New 15-inch BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires on order New radio on order The L78 Chevelle represents the top tier of factory muscle in 1966, and finding a matching numbers example with the right drivetrain is becoming increasingly difficult. This is a rare opportunity to own a true high-performance Super Sport with the pedigree, power, and presence collectors are always searching for. While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles. That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle. Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing. Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time. If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information. Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Original 396 / 375 HP, 4 Speed
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline
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