We just purchased 7 cars from Original Parts Group's collection! This Chevelle was one of the owner's favorites. It's a celebrity in the automotive world. Featured in multiple editorial features on Motor Trend and Hot Rod, it was showcased in ads, blogs, emails, and numerous car shows. It's even graced the screen in commercials and promotions. It's been photographed alongside automotive TV hosts Christy Lee and more. It was displayed in OPG's booth at SEMA 2007 and won Best GM Restored .....
Vehicle. It was purchased from a little old lady in San Diego. It is a highly optioned, real Super Sport. The owner of OPG built it how he would have ordered it back in 1966. He hired JH Restorations to give it a complete body off frame restoration to better than new condition.
EXTERIOR: The fit and finish exceeds how it was brand new. The gaps are square and flush. The body is laser straight from any angle. Doors shut like new. Repainted in Artesian Turquoise without a vinyl top. It is beautiful! Starside Design painted it using 2 stage PPG urethane color followed by a clear coat. It is polished like glass. All the trim was replaced using OPG parts. New weatherstrips, window fuzzies and windshield. Sitting on reproduction redline tires and restored poverty wheels.
INTERIOR: Stunning matching turquoise and full of very desirable options. Restored carpet to headliner using OPG parts. Down on the floor is turquoise carpet and matching mats. The seats were cushioned and upholstered. The center console looks new and has a working clock, the shift indicator was updated to match the overdrive trans. The door panels and armrests were replaced. Did you notice it has rare power windows? The headliner, visors, dome light and mirror were replaced. In front of you everything looks new. Features include a 2 spoke deluxe wheel, factory gauges and a ""knee knocker"" tachometer. It looks virtually new inside, the fit and finishes are great!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Disguised as the original 396 but it is actually a 427-425 hp engine! Rebuilt by James Ferguson, Speed-O-Motive machined and balanced the motor. It has square port heads and factory aluminum intake, a Comp Cam, Miloden oil system, MSD ignition system and an SMI carburetor. Dressed in reproduction OPG chrome valve covers and air cleaner. Features include factory air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. Every component looks new. It has reproduction hoses, clamps, battery cables, fuel line etc. It is finished right down to the squirters being hooked up. All the metal surfaces are painted smooth.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Just like it rolled out of the factory! Under the trunk lid and jamb are painted as slick as the car. Inside is rock solid metal neatly spatter painted. It has reproduction decals, weatherstrip, trunk mat, tire cover and seat backing. The spare is a matching reproduction red line and painted rim with a jack assembly too.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame. It was taken to a bare frame, media blasted and painted. It was reassembled using all new steering and suspension components. It has the F-41 suspension which includes boxed rear control arms and swaybars. The shocks are upgraded. Street Rod Muffler & Exhaust custom made the exhaust and used Flowmaster mufflers. The entire brake system was redone. Lines, hoses, and e-brake assembly was replaced. The entire fuel system was replaced. Looking up at the motor it has an extra capacity Miloden oil pan and a high torque starter. The trans was upgraded with a 200R-4 overdrive automatic. Custom built driveshaft leads back to a 12 bolt rear end. The floors are clean metal painted satin black.
SERVICE: It went through our shop for a thorough inspection, we tidied up loose ends. We replaced the shifter slider, charged the air conditioning, replaced a high beam bulb, grounded the wiper switch, repaired the horn contact, installed radio nuts, rewired the power window switch, replaced the driver's power window motor and glued weatherstrip on driver's door.
I've bought thousands of collector cars and I'm going to tell you this one is exceptional. The fit and finish is amazing, it has great options, great curb appeal and a very interesting story and background. There will be others, but you don't want to miss this one!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide is my professional opinion based on my experience with these vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Deluxe wheel
Factory gauges
Knee Knocker tachometer
Bucket Seats
Console
Clock
Reproduction Redlines
Poverty wheels