The two-speed automatic transmission was popular for its durability and ease of use for drag-racing purposes. While the 1968 Chevelle SS is not as desirable as the 1969-1971 models, it offers a ...

Not Chevelle. I was a high school sophomore in ... Woodward Avenue used to be a hotbed of late-night drag racing. Lesser Chevys, Fords, and Mopars were probably used to seeing SS 396 taillights.