Holy Grail L78 1967 Chevelle SS396 Surfaces Hidden in the Mountains of East Tennessee 55 Years!!!

Built the 4th week of June 1967 at the Atlanta, GA assembly plant and sold new at Tarr Chevrolet in Jefferson City, TN, One of only 612 RPO L78 1967 SS396 Chevelles. Built with Muncie M21 trans, 3.55 rear axle, tinted windshield, and deluxe seat belts.

[@sporty196071]

Leave some for me to find!! LOL!

[@olskool3967]

i am 65 years old. my daddy was a car salesman all his life. in the 50-60s he sold new Chevrolets, my Neighbour teenager bought a new 67 ss396 from him, it was yellow. your car was probably ordered by a salesman and not a customer, they just didn't check the posi track option, that's all. or it could have been the only rearend they had that day as they were putting the car together. also bench seat is rare but not unheard of. the early 69 Z28 had no Cowel induction hood.

[@blackericdenice]

7:44 he didn't get the locking diff because he didn't want to impersonate a Mustang owner leaving a car show.

[@ricktaylor3748]

It's pronounced Sw "i" tzer. I used to work there, they build clutch drive fans and turbo chargers for John Deer and Caterpillar

[@jeffreyb6165]

Im happy for you Patrick, but at the same time you make me sick! 😀👍

[@ase2060]

Fix the rust and prime, a set cragar wheels and enjoy til the good lord comes knocking.

[@timsullivan9642]

OUTSTANDING! Absolutely amazing Chevelle, always loved the ‘67.

[@waynejohnting2954]

Awesome find Patrick!! Brings back memories. My dad had one , same color in the late 70s.Only car that he ever scared me in. People would say, why are the lifters so loud in that car.lol.. In those days they bought recapped tires with minimal grooves in the tread from a shop in Falmouth Kentucky. They hooked up pretty good, I was flagging him and my uncle Dave in his 70 cutlass ( I was 12) the chevelle lost because it destroyed both back tires.. me and my brother picked up pieces and kept as souvenirs.. Thanks man, a memory forgotten until seeing this car

[@jeffsmystic]

Curious how many Chevelle's do you own?

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

The L78 was dropped for most of the year for the same reason that the L79 Nova was dropped after they built just six or seven cars, they could embarrass the new kid on the block and Chevrolet didn't care for that at all ! oh, yeah the new kid , ever hear of a Camaro ? And yeah they did put a 396 in the Camaros , but not until after X-mas of '66 . Even then , a good driver in a L79 Chevy II would trounce a BB Camaro , the BB torque would light up the rear tires , and the Deuce would be long gone .

[@garrettfriend4772]

My favorite year of chevelle 67 and favorite color maina blue......! I love it patrick.....

[@csj9619]

Congradulations on the super-awesome find! I love mid 60's GM body styling, Chevelles and big blocks. It just don't get much better than that!

[@davecarey7452]

Holy Grail indeed. Apparently it’s been in the right hands since the first day it was driven off the lot.

[@dlyrag755]

Great find Pat. They still are out there. Looking forward to more on the car.

[@darrellloftin4784]

Had a girlfriend years ago that's brother had one just like it and not knowing what its value was traded it for a new 1974 mustang 4 cylinder car for a down payment.bad mistake

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

Thank you for showing us this great, original car. Nothing better than original.

[@stevepick9527]

What a great find! As an older Boomer I think you’re going to find a lot more barn finds as more of our generation passes away. They are out there for sure just waiting to be discovered. I know there are others like me that have sold 60s muscle cars that we wish we could have back. This is one of those cars.

[@michaeltouchette8156]

tell me about it..... recently turned 60... remembering the 68' Malibu I sold as a young fool

[@kevinkendall3122]

My brother in law probably had at least 50+ muscle cars through the years,he'd buy or trade for one every 3-4 weeks it seemed like,unfortunately he passed away just over 3 years ago,really miss that guy (RIP Dano)

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I think the story is the same with most people. Once most people started having families and passed these down to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th owners they usually rusted away or were just used up. My Dad had a fairly rare ‘70 Charger 440 and said after the oil embargo you practically couldn’t give these away. He replaced his Charger with a Pinto of all things

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

@@RobertSmith-le8wp Pinto! I hated working on Pinto’s….

[@gordocarbo]

Gen X...we love these also and dailied them through the 90s, at least I did . Cant afford em today one day they will go down some in price just like the tri 5s t buckets and street rods did. Ill be gone by then

[@Mr-er6fg]

My cousin lived in Eminence, KY. His neighbor bought a new 67 396-375 4spd. I got to take a ride in it. I peered over from the back seat to see how fast we were going . Over 100. And the odometer read 195 miles. 2 days old. I was 12. Some things you NEVER forget! What a feeling! ( I never had one. But, I did have a 67 El Camino). Great find!!!

[@zerkfiter]

I too was 12 in 67..older bro had 67 lemans..3 speed Hurst posi traction. I drove that up and down the driveway..those were the days.

[@melbourne-heat.69-71]

Back in the '60s and '70s I probably went through over 100 cars or more the one I regret selling was a 62 Impala had the original 409 motor with a four-speed..So fast💨 the other one I got that Brand New my uncle owned a Pontiac dealership in Delaware was a 69 Trans Am white with blue racing stripes convertible.. I believe they only made "8" of them today I heard the 1969 Trans Am convertibles WS4-Motor are going for over $200,000 up to $1 million dollars.. I believe the base price was $3,500 I got all the options you could think of front wheel disc brakes so I basically walked out the dealership didn't even think about if they made 1" or 1 million of them $5,000 Dollars out the door..

[@kevinkendall3122]

@@melbourne-heat.69-71 If you had a 69 Trans Am convertible sir,you had one of the rarest cars ever built,I believe only about 7 or so we're made

[@scotmandel6699]

@@kevinkendall3122 I googled and it came back that 8 were built

[@kevinkendall3122]

@@scotmandel6699 I knew they were super rare cars,believe they're bringing like a million dollars in some cases

[@gevowavemagnet]

Even back in the day, these cars were rare. If you got a ride in a Chevelle, it was usually a four door. Performance has always been expensive. Nice car, btw.

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

My cousin had a blue chevelle like that but no where as good shape. 355 4sp. 411 gears

[@jakespeed63]

Incredible machine 😎 You CANNOT buy anything like this today, in a modern car. Marina Blue!!!❤️🏆

[@montanaplease]

I agree today cars are so much faster by so much, handle nicer, better gas mileage, last much longer, get better gas mileage, quieter interiors. Pretty much everything’s better today. With the exception of looks and that’s strictly off an opinion and I can respect that

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

@@montanaplease you think cars today will “last longer”??? You’re delusional lol

[@hpelisr]

Great find, yes, that's when Gm did just about any combination you could get. Shifter on the hump with bench seat, and slip differential.

[@darrellloftin4784]

I have a next door neighbor that has a 1966 chevelle Malibu that had been in his dad's barn for over 20 years if he is interested would you want to use it for one of your shows Patric.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I like the ‘67 Chevelles the best, it’s the year I was born. Would a coat or two of clear paint ruin anything?

[@JonnyHolms]

I'm in heaven just watching you go over this masterpiece. Thank again for sharing this with us.

[@shawnl5634]

I bet 2022 cars won't make it ,50 years and that 67 will still be running

[@montanaplease]

😂 If a car today can’t make it to 150K Without any medium to big problems you got a piece of shit. Back then you would be luck to get 60K without anything big happening.

[@shawnl5634]

@@montanaplease I'll pay you 100 if a 2022 car makes it 50;years

[@patrickglennnicholsmusclec1674]

There’s nothing like the wicked appearance and draw a old muscle car attracts. They are truly legendary.

[@mgcarr61camaro91]

My friend had a 67 chevelle with a 427 and badges with a Pennsylvania special tag on the driver door post ???

[@brando7655]

Only thing it needs is a spool in the rear end! Drive the wheels off that thing! It deserves it

[@davidwisniewski3859]

Patric, what a great find and your knowledge is incredible. What would an unrestored car like this 67 sell for. I love the 67 body type.

[@jamesarriola6056]

A lot

[@patrickglennnicholsmusclec1674]

Well over 6 figures on the low end value.

[@charlie6629]

I had an 66 SS L-34 396 402 CI. It would walk away from the L-78 on the street. My friend had an L-78 and after a ride in mine he wouldn't even try me.

[@calvincooley1074]

A super nice survivor that can be driven sparingly and never lose value.

[@leatherwoodjay]

You going to sell that?

[@hootie3851]

Nice 1967 My Aunt Bought 1 Brand New Stiill Got mid night 🌙 Blue It's Very Pretty

[@ytwhite5930]

Wow Patrick...What a beautifully cared for Chevelle. Amazing to think that it's 55 years old and the L-78 hasn't blown up yet! NICE JOB!

[@allanstephenson9336]

A Chevy. B B. Dont liked to be over reved. Other wise. A good engine. I had a 65 impala ss. With a 70 402 BB. 4 speed. Pass anything but a gas station lol

[@sergeantmasson3669]

yt white, likely not the original engine.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

If I recall back then 80,000-100,000 miles was considered worn out

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@RobertSmith-le8wp GM vehicles, that's damn sure right.

[@jesus2400]

Patrick thank you this is what I enjoy a survivor untouched.

[@jacksonmcdaniel3250]

I'm from east Tennessee we have a 69 super sport.

[@jimpluess2935]

What would that car sell for if someone was selling it ?

[@jasonstanford]

Hagerty is a great resource to answer your question. Just off the top of my head I'd say 60k.

[@ftgrat1]

Incredible find! Those L-78's can get it done on the drag strip. It is more than likely a 68K mile car, as those cars were run hard back in the day. Not to mention the original exhaust manifolds are still there. Great vid!

[@gordocarbo]

Agree...younger guys dont realize unless you kept a carbd car in great tune they were smoking bad by 80k

[@williamb2013]

Would sure like to have this one! Next favorite to a ‘70 Chevelle

[@davidblackwell6914]

Favorite color for 67 Chevelle thanks for another one!

[@rolandgard6984]

Marina Blue had to have been the most popular color for '66 and '67.I had seen more of the Marina Blue than any other in Ohio.

[@davidblackwell6914]

@@rolandgard6984 I agree had a relative with a 67 and I've seen a lot of people with in Georgia when was younger

[@steveflor9942]

That's the real deal. Imagine a standing start race. On 7.75 x 14" tires, open axle 😄 Just hearing it idle..... music, indeed.

[@ronaldcumbee5511]

Nice 👍

[@backroom12]

I would never paint that . Looks great the way it is

[@gregupole2259]

Very very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@Wofski]

What an incredible find and score!!! Are you going to sell it???

[@cll1639]

That's a 425hp 396, rated at 375hp because of GM's mandate at the time calling for no less than 10 pounds per horsepower. No difference between it and its 425hp-rated twin GM installed in 1965-only Impalas and Corvettes. The big limitation was, of course, the skinny little F70/14 OEM tires. Weenie roast in low gear.

[@richardmaaske2601]

It does not a Tachometer, should be up by left side. By the Light Switch. Also I don,t see Gauges for Engine temperature, oil Pressue Gauge . Also NO BUCKET Seats. And a center Console . That Car would be a better find , if it would have those Items in it . I had a 1967 Chevelle SS 396. I ordered with the 350 HP, Engine .I ordered it with Disc Brakes, Bucket Seats, All Gauges, with Tachometer.It had a Close Ratio -4- Speed Muncie Transmission. In the Rear End was Positraction-with 3:55 Gears.

[@paulmckinney1491]

What a find…. “Congratulations “ !!!

[@austineight996]

My older brother bought one brand new just like it except in emerald green with black vinyl top black interior with a bench seat, he ordered buckets but it was delivered with a bench seat and he was furious! He did get a discount for the mistake however. I remember his also had a brake lock mounted under the dash on the left side near the parking brake lever. He got drafted and fought in the jungles of Vietnam and left the SS to me to take care of while he was gone.. I was only 15 at the time. My brother mounted grey spoke American mags and flame thrower bright lights as soon as he took delivery of the car and the hub caps went in the trunk. Sadly, my father had to sell the car because he was stuck making the payments on it while my brother was gone… another returning Vietnam vet came with his father and bought the car. It broke my heart to see it leave my care. 😢. Just a quick note: I almost got killed parking my Harley chopper at the bottom of a hill like you did. I was stopped at the stop sign putting on my gloves when a guy in a road runner came flying over the top Of the hill at high speed. He had to crash his beautiful road runner Into the woods to avoid running over me! All I seen was his oil Pan when I turned around to see what was charging over the top of the hill straight at me. You would be better off filming on a flat open road next time!

[@johnnyace1954]

Awesome holy grail Chevelle! What are your plans for it Patrick?

[@haroldbates7944]

100k price tag

[@patrickglennnicholsmusclec1674]

A little higher but close

[@jimbucci3474]

What a beautiful Chevelle! Thanks for sharing Patrick 👍

[@mafiaperformance]

I saw the FB release earlier. I’m here now.

[@67stingray1]

Great find. Thnx for sharing. Bring it to MCACN in November so I can see it live.

[@bigw281]

100,000 plus mile cars will have the Grips on the bottom of the steering wheel worn down, and the brake n clutch pedal pads if still original will have holes worn n them, or falling off, or missing completely!

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Man you did good. Happy for ya buddy

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Great video man! I love the survivor cars man they tell the story! Your right man the restored cars are everywhere! Will all 1967 Chevelle SS L78s have the q on the cowl tag for the m21? I have a friend that says his 67 Chevelle SS was a original L78 but it does not have the original drivetrain anymore. It was built the last week of April 67. Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@deweygill1973]

A real beauty

[@junkcarwilly]

I have been a subscriber for over 3 years. I also hunt the backroads of ohio w.v and beyond for old automotive content. I found a 1970 chevelle in Gallia ohio rotting away orginal 454 ..in a backyard. Maybe I could send you information. She didn't want me to do a video without buying it. Lol it was her late husband's..I am on a very tight budget when I travel I sleep in a tent and eat on under $5 a day. So almost any price is too much for me..love your knowledge I owned a 67 ss 396 and a 1970 clone chevelle 455...I now own and drive a 1970 riviera 455 with the 1 year only engine 370 h p. 510 torque 10 to 1 compression as you know they dropped to 8 to 1 in 71

[@patrickglennnicholsmusclec1674]

Send info to my email at [e-mail]

[@427bullis]

Tonawanda NY engine

[@dg4290]

Congratulations! Awesome find

[@lukewalker1051]

These cars are being more available now because owners of these vintage cars are now starting to pass away and families are selling them.

[@glennspreeman1634]

love '67 body style, 396 torque was a head snapper!

[@OlszkoolCustoms]

I know someone with one of these in Macedonia, Ohio. It had like 20,000 miles on it and had only been wet one time it's life. He takes it to shows. What a beauty!!!!

[@LANsolo12]

My neighbor just picked up one.. and it is thrashed.. and he still payed a pretty penny for it.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

My great uncle in Illinois has a 66 the same color. Perfect Car😎

[@jerrycraig6522]

That's a gorgeous Chevelle, Malibu!!!

[@MrChevelle83]

excellent find!!!! i love the originality too! does anyone know of a way go find info on the atlanta assembly plant? i tried but couldnt come up with anything on the web

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Leave it sweaty, it’s perfect!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

What an awesome time capsule. I really appreciate you sharing these cars with us

[@archiebunker6059]

That's 68k original miles.👍 Great find Patrick, another one saved.🙋

[@sanfranciscobay]

How much is it worth as is now?

[@jeffkelly636]

Awesome car - I was on a vacation roadtrip a few years ago and a red one like this came up behind us on a secondary road. I rolled my windows down to hear it go by on the first straight stretch.

[@thekillercapricorn6334]

Awesome, Congrats on the car

[@williamblackburn9175]

beautiful car let me know how to find out were to buy this one

[@MrBeeradb1]

I thought the 375 HP 396 were with aluminum heads and this one did not look like it had them.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Only the 396/375hp L78 with RPO "L89" had the aluminum heads. All standard L78 engines had iron castings.

[@terrywillis5784]

How many engines was the three barrel intake used on ?

[@chuckcarlini2807]

In 1974 I bought a marina blue, black interior 67' ss 396 4 speed,, buckets, console, BEATIFUL all original car, I paid a whoppy thousand dollars for it,,,, boy have times changed! It wasn't a L-78, but still ran 12:77 @ 107 m.p.h. with a little tweaking,,, GOOD OL' DAYS!

[@garywilson7992]

No offense, but how did you run 12:77 in the qtr & it wasn’t even a L-78 ? I mean that would be a pretty good time even for a L-78. In the mid to late 60s, any car that broke into the 12s would outrun 90 percent of what was on the street. Low to mid 14s was typical, which doesn’t sound like a lot of difference, until you consider that for every 10th of a second, is around one car length for a car running at least 100 mph at the end of qtr, so in other words, only one second difference can be up to 8 to 10 cars in the qtr. But of course there’s a lot of variables involved, so that’s just a rough average, but you get the idea, and you can have a lot horse power, but if you can’t get the rear tires to hook up, you might have to play catch up against a much slower car, that had a good pair of slicks, and you had street tires.

[@montanaplease]

Yeah, I’m laughing and calling BS on saying you ran those times and trap speed with that stock vehicle

[@williammunny7133]

I enjoyed that, thanks Patrick

[@69ChevyGarage]

My grandfather had a '65 Impala SW same color combination. I love these cars not only for their collectability and looks, but for the great memories they bring back. Beautiful Chevelle Patrick, congratulations, and enjoy.

[@barnabyjones5161]

I'd love to have that in the garage.

[@tonymartin5104]

I understood you to say that you purchased this car I'm glad you did because I think you will take really good care of it. Congratulations thanks for sharing

[@gman9035]

Curious of the value

[@thomasseliger2982]

It would be real nice if you could also get a 427 425HP motor in these early Chevelles. SS 427.

[@rolandgard6984]

I have a '66 396 SS.You would roast in traffic behind a high compression 427.I know, I remember my brother and I sitting on the roof of the SS in traffic jambs to get out of the hot interior.

[@montanaplease]

Got some news for ya that 425 hp back in those days is equivalent to about 215 hp at the rear wheels today.

[@detroitjohn4724]

WOW ! More fun than a guy should be allowed to have.

[@seanwinters5283]

You put a big ole smile on my face this morning, man do i love the looks of a the 66-67’s. Will you keep it?

[@RandySchartiger]

wow what a cool find! thanks for sharing this! look at the gas, break and clutch pedals, if it's 168k miles they should appear worn a lot. thanks again!

[@philfinley7792]

Absolutely incredible find! NO power steering and NO power brakes!? Made for racing seems to me! I would love to have this car!

[@gordocarbo]

Definitely. To think our grandmas drove cars like this would shock youngsters. HOw they kept it perfectly stock all those yrs says they knew what they bought whenit was new

[@gregleenyit]

Patrick we you be keeping this car? Or will you offer it for sale? I really like bench seat with 4 speed

[@patrickglennnicholsmusclec1674]

I would consider a private sale but I have quite a few guys in line.

[@newnanpc]

Would like to have seen a close up on the wheels. Thanks! Great find!

[@buckster2575]

I had a 67 ss Chevelle it was a odd ball.it had auto on the column p.s and tilt wheel.

[@kevinkendall3122]

Know a guy that had a 69 Malibu with a 3spd on the column,first &only one I ever seen

[@buckster2575]

@@kevinkendall3122 I looked at a 68 or 69 Chevelle I can't remember.i was a 300 deluxe 3 on the tree with a 6 cyl.

[@dukeman7595]

1966 and 1967 are the most desirable of the super sports in my opinion. Beautiful car.

[@jimmiedurham8816]

Very nice find.

[@OutlawMercenary]

Another great video.....what are the odds you might make another vid later, with shots of the inside of the truck, or maybe get it up in the air, would love to see that rear axle and the rest of the underside of the car........Thanks for the great time capsule PGN!!!

[@KB-xh2gv]

Blue is beautiful 😍 💙

[@rdh5961]

What a great car! Very well done video and we appreciate what you do

[@glasstransport]

Beautiful car Patrick! I had one exactly like yours except mine was a 2 speed auto. Same color, same style. Loved it, wish I had never sold it.

[@jjmurff]

Patrick hell of a Find! However” We The People “ Want to Hear that Solid lifter cam, through the Exhaust! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. WWG1WGA

[@davidsantos8206]

She's a real beauty. And I think that I am even more amazed that it is a bench seat car, with a 4spd. Then I am, that is an open diff. car. But I sure would love to own it. Thanks for the video

[@montestu5502]

No way it’s 168,000.

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Survivor ! Great Find ! Congrats and thanks for posting !