The Chevelle Super Sport (SS) was replaced by the Laguna S-3 for 1974-76. With the Colonnade styling that had been adopted in 1973, these cars saw lower production than before. The fading muscle car market and higher gas prices likely contributed to that trend. The seller’s 1976 edition looks to be a very nice survivor, although we aren’t privy to any history on the car. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, this S-3 is available for $9. 500.For all practical purposes, the Laguna S-3 was a Super Sport in terms of its emphasis on performance, style and comfort. While the Laguna shared the chassis and principal sheet metal with other Chevelle’s, the front clip and rear styling were all its own. Production was somewhat low at 15. 792 units in ’74, 7. 788 for 75 and 9. 100 for 76. For each of the model years, the S-3 would use a urethane front end that was adjusted annually to adhere to increasing federal safety standards for bumpers as well as what NASCAR wanted to race. As the three model years progres sed, the choices of engines would decrease. These included 350, 400 and 454 V-8’s at the start, with the 454 gone by 1976. That year, the buyer could opt for a half-vinyl roof, swiveling Strato-bucket front seats with center console and four-spoke sport steering wheel, while the rear quarter-window louvers were standard. Thanks to contributors for some Laguna S-3 background.The seller’s 1976 Laguna S-3 looks to be a very clean survivor that we’re told needs TLC. But we don’t know if that means the buyer should baby an already great car or that it will need some work to be stellar once again. This S-3 appears to be wearing its original New Palm Green paint that shows no signs of rust or damage with the few photos we have. The contrasting white vinyl top and interior appear to be in good condition and at least one of the bucket seats still swivels.We’re told the car has a 350 cubic inch V-8 that’s a good runner, so that should be the two-barrel version good for 145 hp to conserve gas. Th e Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic was the only transmission offered, so that must be what’s taking care of shifting the gears here. We don’t know the actual mileage on the car as the seller uses the 100. 000-mile Marketplace filler for that number. The price is $9. 500, not the $5. 432 placeholder the seller also uses.The Laguna S-3 doesn’t appear to be as valuable with collectors as almost any Chevelle SS as none of the three model years it was made are quoted as being worth more than $8-9. 000. So, the seller is just past the top end of what he hopes to get. But at that price, if you’re looking for a nice way to get into collecting and car shows and have only 10 grand to spend, this one might be worth a look.