The 1969 Chevelle SS 396 is a one of a kind masterpiece put together by Franklin Mint. From the time you open the box to the time you put it up on the shelf this is one fantastic car. The level of detail on this model is top notch. The pin striping is perfectly straight and line up perfectly on the doors and the SS decals are in perfect position as well. Upon closer inspection you will not find any flaws in the paint or any detail missing from the exterior.

The engine in this model is truly amazing. Not only did they include the standard wires and heater hose but they also put in the vacuum lines for the master cylinder as well. The turbo jet sticker displaying the 375 HP is clearly visible on the air cleaners as well as the 396 decal. The battery has the authentic Delco etching and the window washer tank has a line running from it as well. The design engineers on this project did not overlook even the smallest details.

As you open the door the interior is just as finely crafted as the outside. The fold down seats have the original buttons available where the fabric was held together and the lap belts are aligned level with the seat and its mate is draped nicely along the console. Most of us are drawn to the long shifter standing almost upright in the center console. The gages and controls on the dash are all authentic although a little hard to see with the naked eye at this scale. They are all perfectly proportioned along with the gas, brake, and clutch pedal. This model is carpeted but the Franklin Mint went one step further and included a complete set of matching floor mats This adds another layer of detail to this model.

The underside of this car contains a large amount of detail as well. The first thing that caught my eye was the inclusion of metal brake lines. The lines are not only correctly placed on the undercarriage but they also fit into the wheel cylinders as well. This was a nice additional detail for this car. As you continue to look at the underside of this car you will notice the rear shocks and the detail that has been used on