486hp 1967 Chevelle Convertible Restomod 496ci V8 EFI Automatic A/C ///
Big-block power has always suited the Chevelle, and this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible takes that formula considerably further with a BluePrint Engines 496ci stroker V8 delivering 486 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque. Restored circa 2017 with paint and bodywork performed by Wooding's Auto Body Works of Roanoke, Virginia, the car is finished in Miami Blue with twin silver stripes, a gray cloth convertible top and a twin-scoop Super Sport-style hood. Traditional chrome trim and factory-style badging preserve the familiar Chevelle appearance, while a lowered stance and staggered 18" front and 20" rear American Racing Torq Thrust wheels give it a more aggressive profile. The 496ci big-block from BluePrint Engines features Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection, aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifold, polished valve covers, a billet serpentine accessory drive and an aluminum radiator with electric cooling fans. A TH400 3-speed automatic sends power to a 10-bolt rear axle with 3.08 gearing and Positraction, while tubular front control arms, front and rear anti-sway bars, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled rotors further update the chassis. Inside, light gray bench seats with blue piping retain the traditional character of the Chevelle cabin alongside a 3-spoke steering wheel, tilt column, Dakota Digital instrumentation and modern air conditioning. The original AM/FM radio remains in place, while a Kenwood touchscreen adds Bluetooth and smart-device mirroring and the Holley Sniper handheld controller is integrated into the ashtray. Restoration records, receipts and BluePrint Engines dyno documentation accompany the car.
Big-block power has always suited the Chevelle, and this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible takes that formula considerably further with a BluePrint Engines 496ci stroker V8 delivering 486 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque. Restored circa 2017 with paint and bodywork performed by Wooding's Auto Body Works of Roanoke, Virginia, the car is finished in Miami Blue with twin silver stripes, a gray cloth convertible top and a twin-scoop Super Sport-style hood. Traditional chrome trim and factory-style badging preserve the familiar Chevelle appearance, while a lowered stance and staggered 18" front and 20" rear American Racing Torq Thrust wheels give it a more aggressive profile. The 496ci big-block from BluePrint Engines features Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection, aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifold, polished valve covers, a billet serpentine accessory drive and an aluminum radiator with electric cooling fans. A TH400 3-speed automatic sends power to a 10-bolt rear axle with 3.08 gearing and Positraction, while tubular front control arms, front and rear anti-sway bars, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled rotors further update the chassis. Inside, light gray bench seats with blue piping retain the traditional character of the Chevelle cabin alongside a 3-spoke steering wheel, tilt column, Dakota Digital instrumentation and modern air conditioning. The original AM/FM radio remains in place, while a Kenwood touchscreen adds Bluetooth and smart-device mirroring and the Holley Sniper handheld controller is integrated into the ashtray. Restoration records, receipts and BluePrint Engines dyno documentation accompany the car.