Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle SS454
The storied Chevelle is one of those timeless designs that looks
good no matter how it's built. Stock, modified, race, pro-touring,
whatever; the clean lines and balanced stance on these tough
classics create a confident swagger that's universally admired.
That means, if you're looking to ride in style, you really can't go
wrong with a Chevrolet A-Body. And when you factor in this ride's
small block drivetrain, tastefully redone interior and first rate,
all-American sheet metal, you get the picturesque profile of an
incredible muscle car!
For consignment, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 454 format, and from
1971. This car has been the beneficiary of a built and dyno tested
Gen VI 454ci V8 and worked over TH400 replacing the original
Muncie. It comes with its original build sheet and has been
verified by the National Chevelle Association and has blingy
15-inch chrome wheels, a functional cowl induction hood, and is
presented in screaming yellow and ready to kick ass!
Exterior
For 1971, the face-lifted Chevelle moved an impressive 387K units.
Not only did that high-profile success earn GM big money, it also
solidified the nameplate as part of Chevy's oft romanticized
'golden era'. At the front of this coupe, a split grille hangs a
prominent "SS" emblem between stainless-trimmed headlights and a
nicely chromed bumper. Opposite that bumper, a domed Super Sport
white striped cowl induction hood leads the eye to fresh glass
that's seated in clean stainless frames. The stripes pause for the
top and pick up again on the slightly sloping trunk lid. At the
base of those glass frames, chrome door handles, a chrome driver's
mirror and white-tinged "SS454" badges complement 5 spoke Cragar
15-inch wheels wrapped in staggered width blackwall BFG Radial
T/A's. And at the back of the car, a second chromed bumper hangs
with a standard SS central inlay badge. Round tail lighting is
within the rear bumper. Some of the lowers of this car show some
rust repairs and active rust invasion, but nothing detrimental at
this point.
Interior
Its correct combination of bench and bucket seats that are firm to
the touch, encased in black vinyl, with original belts, and are
high back form, (AKA as Strato buckets), grace this well done
inside. In front of those seats, a straight Super Sport dash frames
the factory gauges, clean and pristine, providing all the telemetry
you'll need for those hot laps along with a tachometer strapped to
the steering column. Below that dash, black carpet floats a black
plastic console housing the aircraft style horseshoe shifter with a
black and silver inlay. At the sides of that carpet, door panels
center classy stainless trim and requisite "SS" emblems are on with
bright handles and supple, comfortable armrests. In front of the
driver the SS badged 4 spoke steering wheel atop a black column and
behind the passengers, the car's fully restored trunk is finished
with a correct jack and full-size spare tire. The headliner is nice
and tight and is also black, and where the shoulder belts hang.
Drivetrain
Gaze into the satin black engine bay we're bowled over by the
presentation of the Gen VI 454ci V8 mill. Helping the mill make its
dyno proven 410.29 horsepower is a Crane hydraulic roller cam and
ported and port matched to the intake cast iron rectangle port
heads with 2.25 intake valves and Jesel shaft mounted rockers. On
top is a Quickfuel 850cfmdouble pumper 4-barrel carburetor atop the
Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap intake manifold. On the back is a TCI Super
Street Fighter TH400 3-speed automatic tranny with a 10" XHD
2900-3200rpm stall converter with anti-balloon plates The rear axle
weighs in at a circa 1969 12 bolt unit with 4.11 Positraction gears
with 30 spline axles. Polished valve coverings, Pypes exhaust and
headers are now on this nice supple hose and high power ignition
wired mill.
Undercarriage
Well cared for showing aging gracefully would be the buzzword for
the undercarriage, with clean suspension, surface rust free floor
pans with some leftover undercoating, and straight rust free
rockers. Independent coil springs and 4 link with coil springs are
on for the suspension front and rear, and power disc brakes for the
front, and power drums for the rear.
Drive-Ability
Our muscle car aficionado snapped up this test drive, and when he
returned he just had a smile on his face and 2 thumbs up, so it
must have been good! He reported nice acceleration, smooth
shifting, good cornering and all the positive essentials were
working swimmingly. Overall it was very happy motoring.
A very nice example, ready to go and show with a simple turn of a
key. No wrenching, no bodywork, (at least immediate), no fuss no
muss, just pure real deal SS excitement and enjoyment all while
looking just fab with a killer dyno proven powertrain. An SS if
there ever was one!
136371L105772
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1-1971
L-Van Nuys, CA Assy Plant
105772-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 71 13637-1971 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY L02005-Van Nuys Body #
TR 706-Black Elk Coated Fabric Buckets
PNT 67 67-Classic Copper
08D-4th Week August
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
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