Vehicle Description
It's a great example of the Corvette's inspired third generation
design, with sweeping curves and a futuristic appearance coming by
way of the pivotal Mako Shark II concept car that debuted a half
decade before its release. This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 harbors
a strong big block under its cowl hood and stands ready to provide
a true classic driving experience for its next lucky owner that's
truly hard to come by.
Not too many automotive designs withstand the test of time so well
that they remain virtually unchanged over the course of 15 years,
but Chevy knew they had a winner on their hands with their third
generation Corvette due to the glowing reaction on the car show
circuit when it was revealed in the mid '60s. As the years went by,
they wisely chose to leave far more than good enough alone and make
only subtle changes year over year. The long hood, flowing
curvature and gill-like side vents are still what many aficionados
picture as design elements of the quintessential 'Vette. While the
striking red paint is a bit older and shows some age and signs of
being driven it is still very respectable for a car that's meant to
be driven and the side pipes and side grills have been freshly
powder coated and provide a great contrasting color. The curb
appeal is undeniable! Its body alignment is on point, with doors
and hood that fit flush and open and shut smoothly. Two of the
defining features of its generation are at their best here: the
hideaway headlights raise and lower on cue - aided by a newly added
vacuum canisters - and the removable T-tops that allow you to enjoy
open air motoring whenever you choose seal well and look great.
Inside the doors, the black leather interior shows all the style
Corvettes of this era were known for and is in strong condition.
You won't find any tearing on the covers of the high-backed bucket
seats, and the center console sitting between them, as well as the
door panels to each side, also present well. The factory issue
steering wheel sits on a tilting column and while its leather cover
could stand to be replaced, if you check out the dash area in front
of it you'll see that the factory gauges in the instrument cluster,
as well as the assortment of displays just to the right, are still
easily readable. The working factory AM/FM Cassette still resides
in the center console and while this was originally an A/C car,
those parts have been removed and are now boxed up to go along with
the car.
As the cowl hood would indicate, a serious powerplant sits inside
the engine compartment in the form of a 454 cubic inch V8 that was
Chevy's "go-to" big block for quite some time, and it's finely
dressed with its chrome air cleaner and valve covers. It sounds
just as good as it looks as it exhales into the long tube headers
leading to those newly finished side pipes and, considering its
substantial displacement teams with a Holley 4-barrel carb, Mallory
distributor and MSD ignition, it's got the bite to back up its
bark. With a smooth shifting 4-speed manual transmission as well as
both power steering and power disc brakes on board, this 'Vette
offers a great "hands on" motoring experience, navigates easily and
comes to dependable, fade free stops on its 15" stock Corvette
wheels outfitted with BF Goodrich T/A radials. A look below reveals
a strong-looking undercarriage, with solid floor pans and straight
suspension components.
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 offers a chance to own one of the
most beloved cars ever to roll off an American assembly line. Call
today!