Supercharged LS1-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Sport Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.  

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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“Say it out loud. Get the feel of it. You’ll be hearing it a lot.” The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 stands as one of the most iconic muscle cars of the golden era. As part of Chevrolet’s mid-size lineup, the SS 396 was more than just a trim — it was a performance statement. Though the SS 396 had been a separate series in 1966–68, in 1969 it became an option package (RPO Z25) on the Chevelle Malibu 300 Deluxe or Malibu Sport Coupe.

Styling updates for 1969 included a revised grille, new taillights, and optional rally wheels. Inside, bucket seats and a center console were popular choices.

Under the hood, the ’69 SS came standard with a 350-horsepower, 396 cubic-inch big-block V8, paired with heavy-duty suspensions, power front disc brakes, and a domed hood, giving the car both performance and presence. However, a previous owner of this example turned it up a notch by swapping the car’s original 396 for a modern LS1 with Powerdyne supercharger, which benefits from Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), aluminum block, and better cooling and can easily push 450–500+ hp with tuning.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Classic 1969 Chevelle Sport Coupe with full SS 396 trim

• Powered by an LS1 small-block V8 engine with Powerdyne supercharger

• LS1 Timing Control Module

• Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission with Hurst shifter

• Finished in dark blue paint over black vinyl interior

• The chassis number (136379A342275) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 36 – Chevelle Malibu

  • 37 – Two-door sport coupe

  • 9 – 1969 model year

  • B – Atlanta (Georgia) final assembly plant

  • 342275 – Sequential production number

Features

• Twin-domed SS hood

• SS 396 badging on grille, fenders, and rear panel

• Black-accented grille

• 18-inch, five-spoke, black aluminum Boss Motorsports wheels

• Raptis Hercules tires: 225/45ZR18 front, 295/40ZR18 rear

• Power steering

• Power brakes,

• Headers

• GM 12-Bolt rear end.

• Bucket seats with optional center console

• Air conditioning

• Grant leather-wrapped steering wheel

• AutoMeter Sport Comp Carbon Fiber boost and water temperature gauges mounted on steering column

• Below-dash center gauges for fuel pressure and oil pressure

• Sony CD stereo player with MP3, WMA, and AUX and remote control

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. Paint chip and scrape on passenger side cowl panel

• Cannot open trunk

Included

• Black carpeted floor mats

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.