Vehicle Description
There's no question that the biggest, baddest Chevy of the muscle
car era was the 1970 Chevelle SS454. Recognizable even by novices,
the 1970 Chevelle is truly an icon; a tough-as-nails embodiment of
the muscle car era at it's best. With a killer red-on-black color
combination, a thumping 454 V8 under the hood, and a couple of
choice options, this is slick Chevelle is the one you want if
turning heads and taking names is what you're after.
The builders of this muscle car started with a clean V8 Chevelle
and went all-out to build one heck of an SS454. In a well-rebuilt
project like this, it makes sense to start with good base stock, so
the original Gobi Beige on Saddle car that was picked for this
restoration was certainly a solid piece. It was straightened and
smoothed where needed, a correct cowl hood with dual pins was
installed, and then it was covered in a few coats of Cranberry Red
and a pair of black SS stripes down its center. Everything was
buried under the clear to make it ultra-smooth, then buffed to the
kind of shine only fresh paints can provide, and although it wasn't
a $20k paint award-winning paint job never meant to see the sun, it
still looks great with only minor imperfections. It hasn't been
driven a ton since it was completed, so it's still very clean, and
it'll take a very keen eye to spot any faults. There are proper SS
badges, a blacked-out SS grille, and even correct oval exhaust tips
peeking out from under the rear bumper. All of the chrome and trim
is in very good shape, highlighted by the bright bumpers fore and
aft.
The factory-style black bucket seat interior also accurately
duplicates the SS look. Correct seats, nice seat covers, proper
black carpets, and even correct door panels make it look and feel
just like 1970 inside. Options weren't as important in muscle cars
back then as they are today, so the amenities are limited to power
steering and brakes, a heater, a radio, and, of course, a center
console with that awesome horseshoe shifter that manages the
automatics transmission below. Round gauges are a part of the SS
look, and they certainly look original to the car, and they're
augmented with an aftermarket oil pressure gauge under the dash.
There's an aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit in the dash,
although it's not currently working, which means the next buyer
will have the perfect opportunity to upgrade the entertainment
options inside the cabin. Out back the spacious trunk features a
reproduction floor mat and full-sized spare with jack assembly, so
you know they were checking the details during the build.
The engine is a 454 cubic inch big block V8 with a healthy lope,
and it runs fires right up and runs beautifully today. Nicely
detailed at the time of restoration, it shows practically zero
signs of use, and is ready to be shown-off and bragged about at the
local cruise night or car show. Performance upgrades include an
upgraded intake, Holley 4-barrel carb, HEI ignition and long-tube
headers to free up a few ponies. That potent big block is ably
supported by a TH400 3-speed automatic turning a durable 12-bolt
rear with reasonable inside, which means this 1970 can be driven at
modern speeds without issue. Showing signs of clean living, the
chassis is shockingly clean and solid, and the exhaust system
features Flowmaster mufflers with turn-downs just under the rear
bumper. It rides on a set of correct SS mag wheels wearing
215/70/14 BFGoodrich white-letter radials.
A very impressive muscle car that runs even better than it looks.
Dialed-in and ready to go, this 1970 Chevelle a great way to enjoy
some iconic big block muscle. Call today!