1965 Chevelle Z16. This is the model that was the forerunner of the SS396 Chevelle. 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 L79 Looks Like a Taxicab But Runs Like a Beast.
Its like finding hens teeth it is in the case of this 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Z16. But its purpose was very different. It had some potential indicators that it might be an actual Z16 thus Helms was the guy to contact.
This car is 1 of 200 produced ultra rare 1965 Z16 396 Chevelle.
These very limited high-performance Chevelle packageslike the incredible red-on-red example offered herewere released primarily as a promotional exercise to introduce the Mark IV. Having this engine at a 375 hp rating in a light car results in a street machine that may be the most potent and fun car. The L37 big block 396 used a hydraulic-lifter camshaft and featured forged pistons and crankshaft four-bolt mains ported closed-chamber cylinder heads and an. An internal Chevrolet memo stated This is a special project to create a stir about the new 396 engine.
