12K Original miles ! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 & Engine Sounds My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

My older brother bought a brand new 1967 SS CHEVELLE 396 back in the day not long before he was sent to viet nam. At only 15 years old He entrusted me to take care of it and start it every week. It was emerald green with a black vinyl top, four speed with a factory option brake lock on the far left side under the dash. At 66 years old now I still remember every detail about that car. As a kid my brother would wake me up very early in the morning to go fishing with him, on the way to the lake while driving through the forest preserves he would let me shift through the gears as he drove it. Somethings you never forget!

I can't even believe it. All original? The experts will be all over that. If it's real it's the 1967 Holy Grail. Great presentation Lou!

Very nice Chevelle! What a survivor! It’s almost unbelievable how showroom fresh it is. Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou and thanks Bill for being the caretaker of this icon.

I was at the show and saw this amazing Chevy! Thanks for the insight on this super low mileage gem.

That's a new 67 SS 396 there! Looks and sounds great, with the right number of pedals!

Wow, just wow. The muscle car craze over the decades has gone through several phases, starting with the interest in them beginning anew in the early 80's after the decade of the 70's with it' s gas line shortages and high insurance premiums killed off the first generation of the breed. Then, into the 90's and 2000's came another surge in muscle car mania, led by the restoration folks who paid close attention to the small details of their construction & the emphasis on Day 1 appearances. And yet through all those decades, this here SS396 sat, unused and unmolested. I don't understand how it's possible, but, there it is! An amazing find, Lou. Many thanks for sharing it with us!

I love the Survivors and this one is just fantastic! I'm still in shock over the trunk floor. Everything looks great on Mr. Wente's Chevelle. Thanks, Lou!

An interesting survivor car and time capsule from 1967. Can't be too many like this left. Good video, thanks Lou!

OH MY GOSH,......! One of my favorite cars of all time, I had to change my shirt after this one from all the drool...... Thanks Lou for Revving my eng. this morning.... :)

I have never in my life seen such a clean survivor!!

Remarkable survivor car there. Bill is really a lucky man to find such a gem. It's good to see that he gets to drive this beauty periodically and I hope he and his Chevelle SS can make many fond memories together. On a side note, I have an uncle who owned a 65 Chevellle (not an SS though) back in the late 60's and early 70's. He worked for Cadillac in Queens, NY and had a lot of access to mechanics and parts. His Chevelle had a 283 engine with the markings noted on the front fenders. From what I recall, he had the engine pulled and dropped in either a 396 or 454 to replace the 283. He would tell us that when he would pull up next to a muscle car at a stoplight, no one would give him a second look due to the markings on the car. However, when the light turned green, the other vehicles would be still in place inhaling his exhaust. I was a kid at that time, so my specifics may be off. That said, I keep in touch with him and he still maintains a small warehouse of GM parts in his basement. He and his friends use that inventory to restore cars till this day. Lou, I will send him this link and thanks once again for seeking out these vehicles and their owners and making them available to your viewers.

Speechless in Michigan here. All I can say is wow.

It's unbelievable to see a car like this because it's so original!

I would think that after all these years some things would start to deteriorate, but this car... it's like it was kept in a vacuum, under a glass bell. Trully fascinating!

Lou you've found another 'gem' ! The 67' Chevelle is absolutely one of the finest survivor cars that i've seen! You could eat off the trunk floor..original Firestone tires that i've never seen. The hub caps..i don't remember them..a lot of rare items. Keep up the good work Lou!

I toured the Lordstown Ohio plant in Ohio in 66 & got a ride in 1 like this when they were opening.Sweet Chevy..

Makes me very happy no one has ruined this car with basecoat

Neat Chevelle, Lou ! By far the cleanest one out there. ! The big block looks great - super clean. Don't remember seeing this color on those - must not have been too popular. Looks like code MM on the tag. The white walls look goofy, I know they are original, but the red striped tires would look much better (imo). I'll bet that Chevy didn't come cheap.!! Thanks to the owner for keeping it stock & as much original as possible. Thanks Lou, for a great feature. !

What beauty Lou! Although the '67 GTO gets most of the attention, the '67 Chevelle was a equally handsome and performing car. The color, hubcaps and 3-speed gives this SS a real subdued look...sleeper.

Yeah Brother, just looking at that trunk was enough to do it for me! You almost never see a trunk that looks that good with the factory speckle finish. I can smell the 'new' from here!

Dream car ! This is the ultimate summer car and I know I would drive it. Just perfect. Thanks Louz!

Such an outstanding Chevelle SS! Always appreciated this generation of Chevelle and I think what impresses me the most is that this one is a Survivor and all original. Thanks Lou for a great Tuesday morning treat!

just found this one lou what a beauty. just shows that stock is a beautiful thing.

Hey Lou, met a guy and his wife at a car show where I live in September, and he had a 66 with the exact same color scheme The car was 100% original with a 283 and 39k miles and had never been messed with while still retaining its original alternator, fuel pump, starter, and pretty much everything else. The car hadn't been used in decades, but the owners took care of it and kept it parked in the barn away from the elements making it a true barn find. Had the original paint and still looked decent with a Lazer straight body. I asked him where he found this gem and he said he bought it WAY up in west Virginia, but wasn't specific, but he said you wouldn't believe where I had to go to to get this car, so more than likely it was up a holler somewhere, and it was the original owners, so they're still out there if you can find them. Of course with the resurgence of the classic car market over the past decade the pickings are a lot slimmer and as you know Lou, the prices, especially for chevelles, has went up 150% during the last 10 years, so if you are lucky enough to find one you'll most likely pay a hefty price. The words out, and even those who aren't into classic car but happen to own one know the value has went up tremendously. Thanks for all your hard work chasing down these classics Lou. It's a big job but somebody's gotta do it! 😃👍

Wow! And I thought that a 1969 Cyclone with original tires was incredible back in 1986! This is even more impressive.

Beautiful survivor. I don’t remember those whitewalls so that must have been a really short time option. Lou… You’re going to get mad at me, but you really need to get remote microphones and a light attachment for your camera to do these car stories the justice they deserve. 👍👍👍

Jesus Mary and Joseph... Lou, it's great to see this sort of stuff come out of the woodwork every once in a while for all to see and appreciate.

What a gorgeous automobile, thanks Lou! Your ability to find and photolog such iconic automobiles is astounding.

What an amazing car!!!! Keep them coming Lou

Amazing amount of documentation too!!

Hi, Lou! As Bill says, a survivor like this is bound to get a lot of attention! This has been like a "special occasion" car! It's especially remarkable how those "far out" tires stayed so well preserved. Glad this one found him and found you to spotlight it for us! Happy Thanksgiving, Lou!

Such a really well kept survivor. Probably crazy rare that it has a 3 speed manual and not the 4 speed. That car is definitely a time capsule for sure!!!

So gorgeous and so clean. I love the quirks like the 3 speed and whitewalls - it makes an already rare car truly unique. Thanks for bringing us this!

What an stunning survivor..... and.... it has the correct amount of pedals!! A true time capsule. Beautiful. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

Beautiful 67 Chevrolet chevelle one lucky man to find a original non restored vehicle. Nice.

Incredibly Gorgeous Survivor ! My first car was a 1966 Chevelle Convertible...Brings back some great memories. Thanks Lou !

Amazingly well preserved too!!

What a beautiful color on this car!

All I can say is wow! What a find! I had one and it was the same color, but it was not an SS. What a dream! 283 power glide.

That was a real crown jewel.

An SS with a bench seat. Great survivor but sadly missing a bucket seats, console and 4 speed. Still a beautiful survivor and very rare. Another great find by Lou.

When my uncle ordered his gto he checked manual transmission, and when it arrived it was a 3 speed. Apparently if you didn’t specify, it was assumed you wanted a 3 speed. Needless to say he wasn’t very happy. Another great video Lou 👍

True survivor. Color tastefully done. Awesome video like always Lou

You bring the best lou!!!! Thanks again brother!

The 67 Chevelle is my favorite car in the world👍

Another great one Lou, thanks for finding only the best❗️🇺🇸

I'd be driving it too!!! Has to be from up north. Must have spent all winter off the roads. Love that color. 396/3speed, power steering, manual brakes, bench seat and a radio!! This guy had definite priorities. Thanks again for sharing all these wonderful cars.

I really enjoyed seeing this one last weekend. There was another mountain green 67 there as well 🤔 thanks for the video!

Hey Lou I'm glad I got to experience the show it literally blew my mind I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for your channel I saw that Chevelle it was really nice. So many cars I'm sure you saw the black 68 Caprice what a body and paint job. Sorry I couldn't find you it was very crowded, maybe next year I will be attending if possible.

Wow! Love those low mileage cars! And the clock still works, too!

Omg that ss is amazing. It’s flawless

What a beauty! I love that color, too. Thanks for a great video!

Best Friend in HIgh School in 1979 had this 1967 model, color same engine, same 3 spd, Color coded interior, Same options. The difference his had 60K and was becoming a resto mod. I never liked this style for what ever reason back then. I have fallin in love with them after high school. Just amazing. Thank You Lou and Happy New Year!

Excellect Survivor. I believe this same guy had a 67 SS convertible there in 2019. It also was a 3 speed. I know the collector he bought the green car from who sold me a 67 Corvette Survivor. Thnx for sharing Lou. Anxiously awaiting your next post. 👍👍

Hi Lou! Thank you for this great video! What a nice-looking survivor! You know when I see this car, I hear this song: "I am a survivor, I'm not gon' give up, I'm not gon' stop!"

Goodday Lou, You summed it up beautiful " Unbelievable " sure is. I believe it is a L35 spec 396. Rare with the 3 speed manual. What a time capsule thank you for featuring the Chevelle. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

Another outstanding video Lou! My company sells muscle car exhaust systems, so I love that you always put the camera up to the tailpipe and tell them to rev it! This is especially true for original exhaust systems like the one here. You have the only channel where I get to hear what the car actually sounded like when it was new. Priceless!! Keep the videos coming Lou!

LOU: “The man with an Eye for Diamonds.” Never ceases on delivering all the meat a true Fan’s wanting to know!

Beautiful Chevelle. Very understated, simple, clean survivor car 👍👍👍👍

Super nice low mile survivor, he is a lucky guy to have that mean green Malibu.

Wow! Thanks Lou!

I love that it's 3-speed. Obviously not a heavily optioned car, but more than adequate and what a survivor! I bet it's worth a fortune today. It's probably one of a kind.

👌 A well preserved piece of automotive history ...

Fantastic car. Brings back fond memories.

Another unreal find Lou! Gorgeous car!

I came to a screeching stop when I saw this car. I owned it's clone, same color, same interior, much higher miles, and the previous owner had swapped in a built 454with L88 cam, scary fast, wish I had kept it.

Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!

Awesome! ...beautiful survivor....some people know just how it's done!! thanx lou!

a time capsule... just beautiful

Beautiful shape! Chevelles were always the lightest of these intermediates because they were the most stark with the least sound deadening and cheaper furnishings.

Absolutely amazing!

AMAZING. WHAT A CLASSIC.

Great video as always Lou. Amazing that this Chevelle SS only has 12k original miles. Although I know that some did have 3 speed manuals I believe that this is the first one that I have ever seen that had one. That's probably a pretty rare option itself. I remember years ago when I first started reading auto traders their was a 1955 Chevrolet BelAir hardtop in one that had 8k original miles.

Thanks for the class: now i know a super sport does not always mean bucket seats; and what a gem. . . :>/

I don't think I've ever seen as clean an example of a '67 SS

Amazing! Makes me feel like a young man again 🤙🏻🇺🇸

Just a sweet ride. Just amazing 🤩

You saying, "that's crazy" about the spare tire cracked me up, Lou, lol

What a great car, so tough to find something like this

BEAUTIFUL!

What a timepiece! Never knew about those tires. Thanks Lou!

That is one gorgeous Chevelle Lou.

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

Great job Lou.

Interesting it has a 3 speed stick too.. my uncle's 67 GTO had a 3 speed stick as well...

Beautiful!

You picked another nice one Lou.

HI LOU, MY MOMS 67 GTO HAD THE SAME WHITEWALLS, THIN LINE WHITEWALLS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, great video, Dave

Wow very cool ! You dont see them like this ever...i have a 64 malibu 327 4sp.... im the second owner since 1982.. it has about 75 percent original paint

Well you have out done yourself again Lou every car you show seems to be better than the last one whats next a 68 hemi charger with 18 miles on it wouldnt surprise me none GREAT VIDEO

3 speed or four speed.... who cares! The engine is rock solid steady! What a find!! That owner must be a real happy man! Thanks Lou for the video.

That is a sweet Chevelle SS. That green was so popular back then, and it looks amazing for its age. Too bad the car was at a show; it would have been a nice ride for you to experience outside on the road. That is the part I like the best. Great video Lou.

just WOW!!!... original spare😱

Don't think I've ever seen that shade of green before 🤔 Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving

Wow, what an amazing survivor!

Lou!, I can't even stare at it correct, it's so impossibly rare to see one with the original hubcap rims. And I believe stock tires. Oh and such a great color, that sea mist iridescent. Oh I see Mountain green irid. He might be a time traveler I'm telling ya'.

Stunning

GREETINGS. From Venezuela . Mr. Lou, Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving

Beautiful Car, he must have Paid good money for it since is all Original. TX for the Video.

Love that color!!!💖💖💖