The 402ci L34 V8 was factory rated at 350 horsepower and had a four-barrel carburetor; Chevrolet marketed this engine as a 396ci V8.
This car’s powerplant was rebuilt during the refurbishment with work that included porting the cylinder heads, upgrading the camshaft, and boring the cylinders .010″ over.
The fluids were changed in preparation for sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.31:1 12-bolt rear end.
A resonator was added to the factory-style chambered exhaust.
A body-off refurbishment included refinishing the body in the factory Cortez Silver (14) with a black vinyl roof and twin black stripes.
The work was carried out by Hibernia Auto Restorations and included the replacement of a fender.
Additional equipment includes a cowl-induction hood, chrome bumpers and trim, dual exhaust outlets, and SS 396 badging.
15″ SS wheels are wrapped in 245/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes utilizing front discs and rear drums, and the F41 performance suspension package with front and rear sway bars and boxed rear lower control arms.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in black upholstery with matching door panels, dashboard, and carpeting.
The automatic transmission is column shifted, and amenities include air conditioning and a Delco push-button AM/FM radio.
During the refurbishment, work included removing the dashboard, rebuilding the gauges and the steering column, as well as replacing the wiring harness, seat cushions and covers, and the headliner.
Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for amperage, water temperature, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer shows just over 83k miles.
