1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

INTRODUCTION: Here is an incredible opportunity! Performance Restorations was one of the premier muscle car restoration shops, and this is the owners personal car, built for himself! Its been a magazine car and a show car, yet its equally capable of going to the track or cruising all day long and doing any of it exceptionally well. Now retired, he has closed the shop but continues to personally maintain this car to this day. Its dialed in and ready to enjoy. A build of this caliber from a top level shop would cost several times our asking price to duplicate today.

EXTERIOR: He wanted to start with the right car, so he flew to California where he found exactly what he was looking for- a dry, absolutely rust free example with pristine original metal. The body is laser straight, the panels fit precisely, and even 20 years after the restoration the paint still shows beautifully with no bubbling or rust issues. It was refinished in the stunning one-year-only Evening Orchid, tweaked with a touch of pearl along with the painted white stripes. A cowl hood adds some attitude. At the time of restoration, the chrome and trim were replaced along with the weatherstrips. The white power convertible top was restored including the frame work. Polished wheels wrapped in performance tires give it just the right stance.

INTERIOR: A premium stereo system was just installed and it has it all: a RetroSound head unit that fits neatly in the factory dash, Bluetooth, hands-free capability, amplifier, subwoofer and upgraded speakers. The optional padded dash and instrument panel are restored, featuring a fresh set of white face gauges. A deluxe steering wheel sits on a tilt column. Its upgraded with higher back 1969 bucket seats with headrests. The upholstery, door panels and carpet were replaced during the restoration, and a full set of seat belts was installed. The center console features the classic horseshoe shifter along with an overdrive indicator.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The motor was built with the best of everything, right down to the smallest clip and fitting. Every component was handpicked and well thought out. It starts with a Merlin tall deck 540 big block packed with forged internals and a roller valvetrain designed to make its power at low RPMs. This is a torque monster producing 700 horsepower, fed by a 1,000 CFM carburetor on a polished Air-Gap intake, and believe it or not, its all set up to run on pump gas! A chrome dual snorkel air cleaner is fed through the functional cowl induction hood. Its dressed to impress with highly polished finned valve covers featuring Evening Orchid details, a polished water pump, alternator and bracket, plus chrome hinges, heater box and coil. Premium fuel fittings, a regulator, true braided stainless hoses, chrome catch cans and nice plug wire holders show the attention to detail. The inner fenders have been filled and smoothed for an exceptionally clean presentation. It runs cool with a big aluminum radiator and dual electric fans, while power steering with a remote billet reservoir, a Wilwood master cylinder and coated headers round out this impressive engine compartment.

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted just as beautifully as the exterior. Inside, the trunk is completely boxed and finished in white upholstery with neatly fitted carpet on the floor. The battery is hidden behind the rear panel and includes a convenient built in battery tender plug and master disconnect switch.

UNDERSIDE: It isnt just rebuilt, its been thoroughly engineered by someone who knew exactly what they were doing. Up front features a large chrome sway bar, custom steering components, heavy duty tubular control arms, and adjustable coilover shocks. The boxed frame has been reinforced with additional tubular bracing for increased rigidity, resulting in significantly improved handling and cornering. Out back is a performance four link suspension with solid control arms, added supports, adjustable gas shocks, lowering springs, and a matching chrome sway bar. The floors are original rust free California metal coated in durable chip guard paint. Stopping power comes from a Wilwood four wheel disc brake system with drilled and slotted rotors and polished calipers. The fuel system has been replaced, and a custom dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and Super Sport cowbell tips provides an aggressive sound. Looking up at the engine, youll find an extra capacity oil pan and a polished high torque starter. The 700R4 overdrive automatic was recently built by the experts at DRC Trans and is rated to handle up to 1,000 horsepower. A custom driveshaft connects to a 12-bolt rear end equipped with 3.73 posi gears and a polished girdle cover.

SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected, test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for sale.

CONCLUSION: You can buy this car with confidence, but I dont think youll fully appreciate what Im telling you until you own it, drive it and admire all the details for yourself. This is a rare opportunity to own the personal car of one of the premier muscle car restorers that was built to his standards, for himself.

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815-385-3644 (9 5 Central)
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4 wheel disc brakes
Power steering
3.73 posi
Bucket seats
Console
Deluxe wheel
Tilt column
Padded dash
Stereo system
Custom gauges
Cowl hood
Stripes