A '67 SS396 Chevelle-Performance and Style
by Bill Holder
photos by Phil Kunz
Whoever bought this particular Chevelle must have had drag racing in mind as it's got the fully-synchronized close-ratio four speed and a 3.73 posi 12-bolt rear end.
"But from when I can figure, I don't think it's ever been drag raced. Didn't see any evidance of it, and I'll let you know that I'm certainly not going to do it. But in this trim, I think it would be capable of getting into the 13-second range and maybe the high-12s with slicks."
Laning acquired this heavy hauler in 1990 sporting a restoration process that was about 50 percent complete. "The previous owner had just painted it, but had lost interest in the project. The engine was not running when I acquired the car requiring me to completely redo it. I also restored the interior and trim work," he added.
The owner added that he got a great deal in the purchase of the vintage Super Sport, but he said that you had to remember that he didn't know how much work the engine was going to require to bring it to running condition.
The restoration was completed in 1991. It was truly amazing to learn that this super-high quality restoration is 16 years old!
That unexpected color, by the way, is a rare Ermine White where the majority of these models sported bright reds, blues or black colors.
"Actually, I was looking for a Granada Gold one, but just couldn't find one," he indicated. "But you know, I really like this color now. Sure gets a lot of attention at the car shows and I am often asked if this was the original color, which it was."
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