It all started with the Z11, 427 cubic inch "Daytona Mystery Motor" in 1963.  But in the early sixties GM had a ban on motors over 400 cubic inches in the compacts and mid-sized cars.  The 396 Turbo Jet was born.

Dubbed as the "porcupine" and "rat" motor, the 396 was first introduced in 1965 in the Impala and chevelle.  In the Corvette a 396 rated at 425 horsepower was available.  Camaro got the 396 in 1967 and in 1968 it was introduced in the Nova.  By 1970 the 396 was bored to 402 cubic inches and then completely gone by 1973.

The fiction of the 396 Diner lets us all step back in time and reminisce. This new limited edition print "Eat and Run at the 396" is produced from an original painting by automotive artist Dave Snyder.  Limited to only 1250 copies, the print measures 18" x 26 1/2 on 22" x 28" high quality acid free stock.  Each print is inspected, signed and numbered.

Dave Snyder