In 1965, a Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS 396 weighed around 3,700 pounds and rolled on 7.75-14 two-ply tires mounted on 6-inch-wide steel wheels.

Sitting proud in the inventory of Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Garage Kept Motors, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle went through ...

The SS 396 package, as one might assume, comes with a Chevrolet 396 cubic-inch big-block V8 under the hood. However, there were a few different offerings within that category available to buyers.

For the 1966 model year, the Chevy Chevelle SS 396 became a series unto itself, with its own unique VIN numbers. This triple black SS will soon head to auction.

The '66 SS 396 Chevelle was the first full-production-run Chevelle to get the 396. There had been 201 Z-16 Chevelles built in 1965, which became the prototypes for the following year.

Then again, the SS 396's sickly, sallow complexion was only the most visible item that needed attention. Not that the semi-complete 'Velle didn't have some good things going for it.