Chevrolet's first midsize offering, the Chevelle arrived in late 1963 as a competitor for the Fairlane, which Ford downsized in 1962. And it quickly became one of Chevrolet's best-selling nameplates.

The 1969 Chevelle SS 396 sits near the center of American muscle car mythology, combining big-block power with everyday drivability. Collectors still chase correct-production cars, while drivers ...

The Chevelle was great, but the SS 396 turned it into a head-turning machine, always prepared to transform a simple ride to the supermarket into a thrilling experience. The sporty upgrades, which ...