Vehicle Description
Bright orange, white interior, 396 cubes under the hood, and a
5-speed... do you really need to read any further? Some
combinations are so timeless that you can picture them in your
sleep, and Chevelles like this ultra-clean 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
SS you see here is one of them. It's got the right stance, the
right wheels and the right rumble, too!
Outside, this classic is coated with a nice quality, high-impact
orange paint job accented by clean chrome, and the combination
looks very upscale. It's accompanied by the usual white SS stripes,
and now that you've seen this car, you'll understand how good that
combination really is; it just looks nasty! The cowl induction hood
is a must-have on a Chevelle, as are the hood pins, and the finish
quality on the entire car shows very well. It does have a few minor
signs of use, which is easy to understand, but they were clearly
sweating the details when it went together a few years ago. We
don't know 100% if this is a real SS (you'll need an original build
sheet for that), but it's wearing SS emblems and that famous
blacked-out SS grille. Bright stainless moldings around the wheel
arches accentuates the stance, and the bumpers and remaining
brightwork and stainless is all new and absolutely glistens.
Inside, the white vinyl interior with optional bucket seats and
center console are a ton sportier than the standard bench. Almost
all the soft parts are recent, and the color combination looks
absolutely amazing; an excellent choice over the safer and more
common black vinyl, although the plush carpets are black in color
and provide a great contrast. The dash bezel is correct SS stock
and houses original gauges, and they're joined by a set of
white-faced auxiliary gauges mounted under the dash. The factory AM
radio is remarkably still in its factory slot, although it's
currently inoperable so the opportunity for an upgrade to something
more modern is there for the next owner. A Hurst T-handle shifter
with cue ball shift knob splits the buckets and manages the 5-speed
manual gearbox that just begs the driver to hammer down on the
throttle. The trunk is correctly finished with spatter paint and
has more than enough room for all your car show goodies.
Under the hood is a rumbling 396 cubic inch V8, well dressed and
punched up with aluminum heads. A chrome open element air cleaner
is in place along with matching valve covers, and marries
beautifully with the chrome radiator cover. A polished aluminum
intake adds a few more ponies, as do the aforementioned aluminum
heads and Quick Fuel 4-barrel carburetor, and a set of longtube
headers that feeds the Flowmaster dual exhaust system add more than
a few more. Not to mention the impressive growl that bellows from
this Orange Crush. It's also equipped with power steering and front
disc brakes, so this is more than just a straight-line bruiser
that's a bear to drive. Underneath this car, you'll find a pair of
fat aftermarket sway bars and fresh shocks, a new gas tank, and
very clean and solid floor pans. The 5-speed manual spins a rugged
12-bolt rear end that doesn't seem to mind the power as it
transfers it swiftly to the asphalt. Flashy American Racing Torque
Thrust wheels carry 235/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich
white-letter performance radials, which only help with the upscale
look.
Nicely built just the way you'd do it for yourself, with a
spectacular color combination, this Chevelle gets a lot of things
right. It's fast, comfortable, and ready to enjoy, with just the
right modifications to establish its street cred at the next cruise
night. Call today!