{"id":72346,"date":"2023-10-18T10:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/?p=72346"},"modified":"2025-02-20T12:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T17:43:44","slug":"1965-chevelle-ss-396-z16-a-legend-is-born","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/1965-chevelle-ss-396-z16-a-legend-is-born\/","title":{"rendered":"1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16: A Legend Is Born"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"72346\" class=\"elementor elementor-72346\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f316bf3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f316bf3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b5d928c\" data-id=\"5b5d928c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a0336 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75a0336\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The History of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22082d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22082d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The history of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 is a remarkable tale of Chevrolet&#8217;s venture into the high-performance muscle car scene during the mid-1960s. To fully grasp the significance of this iconic vehicle, let&#8217;s delve into its unique characteristics and storied history.<\/p><p>While the &#8217;64 GTO is credited with the first real &#8216;muscle car&#8217;, the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 is when Chevrolet stepped up to the plate. This car took the Super Sport package from an appearance package and turned it into a performance package. In fact, in 1964 you could get an SS with an inline-six! After 1965 Z16, the SS package in Chevelle meant Big-Block and Big-Horsepower.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda9127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bda9127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72354\" alt=\"Z16 Chevelle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2cbd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae2cbd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At the end of the day what&#8217;s made the Z16 famous is the engine under the hood, along with its rarity. Even today these are highly sought-after cars and can bring well over six digits at auction.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9472978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9472978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inception of the Mark IV \"Porcupine\" 396 CID Engine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf4257 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bdf4257\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72357\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb6b61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eb6b61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The story of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 begins with the advent of the new Mark IV &#8220;porcupine&#8221; 396 cubic-inch engine. This engine, introduced in early 1965, marked a pivotal moment for Chevrolet&#8217;s commitment to high-performance vehicles. Initially, it was made available as a production option in the Corvette and full-sized Chevrolets, notably in its L78 variant with a power-packed 425 horsepower.<\/p><p>The L78 engine was no ordinary powerplant; it featured an aggressive solid-lifter cam, large valves, rectangular ports, and an impressive 11.0:1 compression ratio. With all these enhancements, it stood as one of the most potent engines available at the time. Interestingly, the L78 found its way into approximately 2,157 Corvettes and 1,838 full-sized Chevrolets, but the use in Caprices remains a topic of debate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f03d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"73f03d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72359\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0442011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0442011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Mid-Year Marvel: The 1965 Z16 SS396<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f51e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f51e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chevrolet had a keen eye on the mid-sized performance car market, largely driven by the Pontiac GTO&#8217;s success. In response, they introduced the mid-year 1965 Z16 SS396, an embodiment of raw power and limited exclusivity. A mere 201 of these exceptional vehicles were ever manufactured, and they were never officially advertised.<\/p><p>The Z16 garnered substantial attention, even without formal advertising. Celebrities like Dan Blocker, famous for his role as &#8220;Hoss&#8221; in Bonanza, became enthusiasts of this beastly machine. It left many wondering why Chevrolet didn&#8217;t proceed with mass production of the SS396 in 1965, a question that endures to this day. Those fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of a Z16 lauded it for its remarkable speed and performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2b9c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c2b9c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Step Above: Z16 vs. 1966 SS396<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ea3c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35ea3c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What set the 1965 Z16 apart from the subsequent production models, like the &#8217;66 SS396, was its superior design and performance. Built on a reinforced convertible frame, it featured unique chassis components, including the largest brakes derived from Chevrolet&#8217;s full-sized lineup. The &#8217;66 SS396, in contrast, largely retained the chassis from regular V8\/SS coupes, which wasn&#8217;t known for its handling or braking prowess. This design approach was a cost-saving measure to undercut the Pontiac GTO.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfdf371 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bfdf371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecum.com\/lots\/554015\/1965-chevrolet-chevelle-z16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72358\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Images Courtesy of Mecum Auctions<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557cba5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"557cba5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under the hood, a significant factor of intrigue was the Z16&#8217;s 375 horsepower engine rating. While it&#8217;s often confused with the legendary solid-lifter L78 375 hp 396 that became available on SS396s in 1966, the Z16&#8217;s engine was different. It was actually an L37, created exclusively for the 201 Z16s. The key distinction lay in the lifter type: the L37 had a hydraulic lifter cam, slightly less aggressive in lift and duration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5058e06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5058e06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Interestingly, the primary contrast between the 375 hp L37 and the 360 hp L34 was the compression ratio. The former boasted an 11.0:1 CR, while the latter featured a more conservative 10.25:1 CR. The question remains if the heads were identical or not. Did the L37 sport rectangular port heads, and the L34 had oval-port heads? The complexities of Chevrolet&#8217;s &#8220;L&#8221; engine design puzzle continue to intrigue experts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb27d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bb27d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Distinctive Design Elements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfe6b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dfe6b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72355\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9034eae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9034eae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 1965 Z16 was noted for its unique rear-end treatment, setting it apart from the regular SS models. It featured distinct black trim, and its taillights were sourced from a 300 Series Chevelle. This exclusive design added to the Z16&#8217;s mystique.<\/p><p>Another distinct design element was the Malibu SS badge. On production vehicles, this was placed on the rear quarter panel. However, on the Z\/16 models, it was placed on the front fenders behind the front wheels. Also noteworthy are the 160MPH speedometer, and 6,000RPM tachometer.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af1ff8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af1ff8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Legacy of the Z16<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5089acd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5089acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Z16 left an indelible mark on the world of muscle cars. Its unmatched performance and exclusivity made it an instant legend among automotive enthusiasts. While the Z16 was a one-year-only offering and did not extend to the 1966 model year, Chevrolet&#8217;s commitment to high-performance Chevelles persisted. The SS 396 series continued to evolve, carrying forward the Z16&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb947a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bb947a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Quirks of Engine Ratings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c7ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54c7ca5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Questions about the engine ratings of the L78 396 and the L72 427 also emerge. The L78, rated at 375 hp, was undoubtedly capable of more, potentially closer to the 425 hp range. The L72 427, despite its larger displacement, was also rated at 425 hp, creating a paradox. It&#8217;s speculated that Chevrolet had initially considered rating the L72 at 450 hp, considering its extra 30 cubic inches. However, concerns from the insurance industry about high horsepower numbers may have influenced this decision. The L88, with its 12.5:1 compression ratio and racing components, is another example of insurance industry pressures leading to lower hp ratings. In reality, it likely produced closer to 500 hp.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f26ced elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f26ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72356\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db52cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3db52cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the end, the legacy of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 stands as a testament to Chevrolet&#8217;s pursuit of high-performance excellence. Its unique blend of power, limited production, and distinctive design ensures its place in the pantheon of muscle car legends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71b3be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a71b3be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you need parts for your 1965 Chevelle Z16, or any year Chevelle, hop on SS396.com or give our friendly techs a call at (203) 235-1200!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-257df0df\" data-id=\"257df0df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Yup, you heard that right&#8230;Australia!\u00a0 The Chevelle is a matching<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/rodd-hs-1970-chevelle\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Rodd H&#8217;s 1970 Chevelle\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tSeptember 14, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The History of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 The history of the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 is a remarkable tale of Chevrolet&#8217;s venture into the high-performance muscle car scene during the mid-1960s. 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