Vehicle Description
It's OK to fall in love with this 1971 Chevelle SS454 ragtop,
because we already have. Big power from a big block under the hood
gives it the go to match its show, which is a stunning Copper and
white paint job and tastefully finished interior. We sell a lot of
Chevelles, but not many of them talk to us like this one does.
Chevy didn't build a Chevelle this nasty in 1971, and one look will
tell you all you need to know about it. From the spectacular code
67 Classic Copper paint over laser-straight bodywork to the
correctly-executed details like the blacked-out grille and SS
emblems, it certainly looks like few other Chevelles you'll see at
shows. A cowl-induction hood with locking pins reinforces the
performance look, but if you're wearing '454' badges, it doesn't
take much to be intimidating. It does carry a functional
cowl-induction hood and the stripes are buried under the clear for
a seamless look. I'm a fan of the 1971 single-headlight front-end,
and the beautifully chromed bumpers make a powerful statement
against the metallic paint. If you don't think this thing looks
fast just sitting still, get your head examined.
The handsome Saddle interior has also been honed to a razor-sharp
edge in terms of both style and function. Bucket seats and a
console strongly suggest this is a real SS, as do the round gauges
in the dash, which are in excellent condition. There's a Hurst
T-handle shifter for the Muncie M22 "rock crusher" underneath, as
well as an auxiliary oil pressure gauge, but those are the only
major deviations from stock. Oh, and there's a newer AM/FM/iPod
stereo neatly settled into the dash with a set of giant speakers on
the rear bench, but they're easy to remove for shows and
passengers. The seats, carpets, door panels, and dash pad are in
very good condition with no cracks or tears in the material, with
parts like the arm rests looking to be original equipment. The
contrasting white convertible top fits well and offers a glass rear
window and fitted Saddle boot, while the trunk offers a
reproduction mat and a full-sized spare.
Don't worry, this Chevelle has the horsepower to cash the checks
its bodywork is writing. It's a 454 cubic inch big block topped by
an Edelbrock intake and Holley 4-barrel carb, both hidden under the
cowl-induction air cleaner, as well as an MSD ignition system with
bright red wires. There's also a bit of chrome for an OEM look, as
well as Chevy Orange paint and even properly marked hoses and hose
clamps. It's a little dirty, but a deep cleaning would make it
really pop, and given how it runs, it might just not matter anyway.
Long-tube headers feed a 2.5-inch dual exhaust system with
Flowmasters, and you know nothing sounds better than a big block
with a healthy exhaust system. There's a 12-bolt rear end with 3.73
gears and a Posi unit inside, and the clutch and flywheel are brand
new, installed at the same time as the Muncie. Correct SS wheels
with charcoal centers look great and are wrapped in 235/60/15
white-letter radials for the perfect muscle car look.
Yes, it's every bit as awesome as it looks in photos. Nicely built
with an eye towards authenticity, you'll love driving this car as
much as you love looking at it. Call today!