Make: Chevrolet

Model: Chevelle

Type: Coupe

Seller Type: Private

Key Details

Seller : Idahomuscle1
Location : Boise, ID 83714
Seller Type : Private

Build Sheet

VIN: 138378Z141791
550-hp big-block Chevrolet V8 engine
Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection
Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission
12-bolt rear end with Positraction differential and 3.73:1 gears
QA1 front and rear coilovers with tubular control arms
Wilwood 14-inch 4-wheel power disc brake system
Vintage Air heating and A/C with Front Runner serpentine kit
3-inch dual exhaust system with X-pipe
Custom Budnik alloy wheels with performance radial tires
Show-quality PPG basecoat/clearcoat finish with stripes under clear
Full rotisserie frame-off build with Raptor Liner textured underbody
Custom TMI interior with sport bucket seats and matching headliner
Budnik leather-wrapped steering wheel & tilt column
Painless Wiring complete electrical harness & fuse panel
SPAL dual electric cooling fans & aluminum radiator

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

Idaho Muscle Cars continues to raise the bar on fully functional, no-nonsense gorgeous restomods that save the chrome while modernizing just about everything else. That 550-hp big block is pure muscle car bliss, just listen to it in the start-up video! The instant throttle response from the Holley Sniper 2 EFI combined with the crisp shifts of the Tremec TKX turns this A-body into an absolute street menace. They nailed the stance and finish--the 14-inch Wilwood stoppers bring all that big-block momentum to a halt effortlessly, while the QA1 coilovers and Vintage Air make it handle and feel like a modern performance machine.

Description

This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a pro-touring restomod completed in 2024 by Idaho Muscle Cars in Boise, Idaho. Built on a true Super Sport chassis verified by the 138-code in the VIN, the car underwent a rotisserie restoration including media blasting, epoxy sealing, and new steel body panels. Powered by a 550-horsepower, big-block Chevy V8 paired with a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission, this Chevelle features Holley Sniper 2 EFI, QA1 suspension, Wilwood 14-inch disc brakes, and Vintage Air climate control. The seller estimates that $180,000 was invested in the build. It is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with build documentation and a clean Idaho title.

The body was stripped to bare metal, fitted with new steel quarter panels, roof skin, and deck filler panel, and finished without lead fillers. The exterior is painted in PPG basecoat with SS stripes buried under five coats of cut and polished clearcoat. The frame was sandblasted and finished in satin black, while the underbody is sealed in Raptor Liner texture coating. Additional trim includes replaced or refinished chrome bumpers, bright window surrounds, and factory-style SS badging.

The car rides on custom Budnik alloy wheels that measure 18-inches in front and 19-inches wrapped in Nitto NT555 performance radial tires measuring 275/35 ZR18 in front, and 305/35 ZR19 in back. The front tires are 2 years old, and the rear tires are 3 years old.

The cabin features a TMI interior with upholstered sport seats, a matching TMI headliner, custom door panels, and fresh carpeting all in a matching black color scheme. Interior updates include a Painless Wiring harness and fuse panel, and custom foot pedals.

The driver operates the car via a leather-wrapped Budnik steering wheel mounted to a tilt steering column facing updated instrumentation. A Vintage Air heating and air conditioning system is equipped, with switches set into the dashboard.

The engine bay houses a 550-horsepower, big-block Chevy V8 equipped with Holley Sniper 2 electronic fuel injection, a Vintage Air Front Runner serpentine drive system, and SPAL dual electric cooling fans. Exhaust flows through performance headers into a 3-inch dual exhaust with an X-pipe. Power is sent through a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission to a 12-bolt rear end featuring a Positraction differential and 3.73:1 gears.

The chassis is upgraded with QA1 tubular control arms and QA1 adjustable coilovers. Stopping power is provided by 14-inch Wilwood four-wheel power disc brakes.

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Highest Bid

$100,000

Seller
Idahomuscle1
Highest Bidder
Mikehaddad
Total Bids
48 Bids
Total Views
7,312 Views
Total Saves
85 Saves

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Final Sale Price

$100,000

SOLD

Seller
Idahomuscle1
Winning Bidder
Mikehaddad
Total Bids
48 Bids
Date Ended
September 18, 2026 13:15 PDT

Comments & Bid History

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Mikehaddad • Sep 18, 1:13 pm PDT Sep 18, 1:13 pm PDT

Steve66 • Sep 18, 1:12 pm PDT Sep 18, 1:12 pm PDT

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mtruhl1958 Bidder • Sep 18, 7:43 am PDT

The online photos appear to show a matte or satin finish rather than a high-gloss finish. Could you please clarify the paint finish? Is the vehicle painted in a matte/satin finish, or does it have a traditional high-gloss clear coat? If possible, could you also provide a few close-up photos in direct sunlight?

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 18, 7:54 am PDT

It’s high gloss ppg vc5700. No matte finish on the exterior. It’s been cut starting with 600 grit and polished to perfection. No orange peel texture anywhere. It doesn’t get any shinier than that.

Mikehaddad • Sep 18, 6:19 am PDT Sep 18, 6:19 am PDT

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pmjohnsonrep Bidder • Sep 18, 3:57 am PDT

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sojuking75 • Sep 17, 7:37 pm PDT Sep 17, 7:37 pm PDT

morgan37918 • Sep 17, 5:59 pm PDT Sep 17, 5:59 pm PDT

pmjohnsonrep • Sep 17, 5:41 pm PDT Sep 17, 5:41 pm PDT

CrimsonX • Sep 17, 4:45 pm PDT

Beautiful Chevelle. Can the seller confirm the mileage since the build was completed, whether build receipts and engine documentation are included, and whether there are any known mechanical, electrical, paint, body or drivability issues?

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 17, 7:02 pm PDT

It has 1525 miles on it now. There are some documentation that can come with the car not every single receipt was kept but most. There are no issues with the car at all. Runs on pump gas.

Mitchell • Sep 17, 2:33 pm PDT Sep 17, 2:33 pm PDT

fixi • Sep 17, 2:29 pm PDT

Will an engine build sheet & reciepts come with Chevelle ?
ALSO WILL THIS BUILD RUN WELL ON PUMP GAS ?
THANKS

MikeZeke Bidder • Sep 17, 3:27 am PDT

Who did the build on the car

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 17, 5:23 am PDT

Idaho muscle cars in boise Idaho

mtruhl1958 Bidder • Sep 16, 3:25 am PDT

Thank you for the clarification. Since the dash tag is partially obscured by paint and the listing previously required a correction regarding the engine specification, would you be willing to post:

A photo of the title with personal information redacted, showing the VIN.
Photos of the secondary/hidden VIN stampings and confirmation that they match the dash VIN.
Additional information on the engine, including whether it was rebuilt, who performed the build, when it was completed, and approximately how many miles have been driven since completion.

I am not suggesting there is an issue, but given the quality, value, and level of restoration on this build, that documentation would help prospective bidders complete their due diligence and fully address any remaining VIN and drivetrain-related questions.

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 16, 8:42 pm PDT

Where is the dash tag obscured by paint?? That thing is clear as can be! BUYTHECAR.com wouldn’t let a listing be published if the title did not match the vin.. so sorry we won’t be giving photos of the title.
As far as the engine, designed by Wes King and John Hite. Custom Brodix heads, Holley manifold to match the head ports. Supervised assembly reviewed and operated by John Hite engine builder, Emmett Idaho.
Engine build was completed in 2022. Car and engine has 1500 miles on it. The frame does match the car. We can guarantee it! Probably won’t be crawling under it to take photos unless you end up winning the auction and are that picky about a restoMOD having a matching frame. Happy bidding!

sojuking75 • Sep 15, 11:37 am PDT Sep 15, 11:37 am PDT

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NowThenAutos • Sep 14, 2:58 pm PDT Sep 14, 2:58 pm PDT

Stomie69 • Sep 13, 2:07 pm PDT

So im guessing there is a reserve on this car?

Steve66 • Sep 13, 1:39 pm PDT Sep 13, 1:39 pm PDT

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Moose Bidder • Sep 10, 8:46 pm PDT

Also, can you also confirm that the car has a current clean Idaho title in the owner’s name, free of any liens or title brands, and that the VIN on the title is 138378Z164790? Also, has the car ever had a state-assigned/reassigned VIN or any title/VIN issue during or after the restoration?

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 10, 8:55 pm PDT

It is clean Idaho title, the vin is all original never removed from dash. It was painted with the dash. If you knew gm a body cars you’d know what the dash tags look like. You can see the rivets peeking under the dash to show how the tag is held in on the underside of the dash through the reveal rectangle. Buy the car.com would not list the car if the title didn’t match the vin.

Moose Sep 10, 9:02 pm PDT

Thanks for clarifying. The close-up photo and the tag being painted with the dash made the plate difficult to distinguish from the surrounding metal, which is why I asked. I appreciate the explanation.

Moose Sep 10, 9:10 pm PDT

I thought it was worth asking, just as I thought it was worth asking why the car was listed with a 454 when the valve covers said 427, which ultimately identified an error in the listing.

Moose Bidder • Sep 10, 8:43 pm PDT

Hi! Could you provide a clear, wider photo of the VIN shown in photo 124 and clarify whether this is the original factory VIN tag? It appears in the photo that the VIN may be stamped directly into the metal rather than on a separate factory tag. If the original VIN tag was removed, replaced or reattached during restoration, was that process documented with Idaho ITD/DMV? Also, have the secondary VIN stampings been verified to match?

Moose Bidder • Sep 4, 7:52 am PDT

Is the engine a 427 or a 454. The covers and badging say 427, listing mentions 454. Also can you post some hi res photos of the underside including dropoffs, pans, suspension and transmission areas. Thanks.

Idahomuscle1 Seller Sep 4, 4:58 pm PDT

It’s a 427, we will have to edit the listing. Working on getting some underside shots.

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