1969 Chevrolet Chevelle LeMans Blue

The seller has owned this L78-powered 1. “The original engine was modified at the dealer with [some] top-end [parts] upgraded to L88 specs,” he was told by the prior owner. Supporting paperwork wasn’t provided at the time, but he says that those parts remain on the car.

• The actual mileage on the car is not known.
• The seller states that the L78 396-cu.in. OHV V8 is original to the car.
• For confirmation, he provided a photo of the partial VIN on the block that matches the body VIN.
• Suffix code-JD (see photo), is correct for the 1969 L78 396 with a manual transmission and A.I.R.
• The seller says the large-port, rectangular-port cylinder heads are cast-iron.
• The heads are fitted with 2.19/1.88-inch intake and exhaust valves.
• An L-88 cam and intake manifold with the logo are on/in the engine, according to him.
• So too, is an L88 /list 4296), he states.
• The carb has mixture-distribution corrector tabs to keep cylinders 4 and 5 from running lean at WOT.
• The ignition system was upgraded with MSD parts.
• ker Competition headers with 3½-inch collectors feed into a 3-inch Flowmaster dual exhaust.
• A Competition Plus shifter controls the gear changes in the M20 four-speed manual.
• The code-KK 12-bolt rear axle features a 4.10:1 gearset and a Positraction differential.
• No prior body damage has been reported.
• The seller says the car was repainted 25 years ago in its original color of code-71 Le s Blue.
• He adds that the finish is intact and the car has been garaged since the repaint.
• code-791 denotes a chment bucket seat interior with a black dashboard and carpet.
• A three-spoke aftermarket steering wheel and a Sun tach and temperature gauge were added.
• A newer stereo replaced the stock radio.
• A ladder-bar rear suspension was installed.
• The SS came with power front disc/rear drum brakes.
• Cragar SST wheels roll on fat bias-ply tires in the rear and radials up front.

• Wheel opening moldings and a few additional parts go with the sale.

• There’s a small rust area in the trunk, the seller notes.
• A few ripples are in the passenger’s-side door panel and headliner sail panel.

• This SS 396 retains its numbers-matching L78 engine, per the provided photos.
• It also has some vintage L88 parts on it, the seller states.
• The four-speed and 4.10:1-geared 12-bolt Posi rear axle reveal this car’s intentions, as well.
• Le s Blue is a sought-after factory hue.

New does not issue titles for vehicles of this age, the seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper document in his name for transfer of ownership. This factory L78 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 will soon impress its new owner with its acceleration capabilities and serve as a conversation starter at any event.