Vehicle Description
A sleek black 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is already at the top of your
muscle car wish list. But when you really want to take it to an
epic level, you want this restomod that packs fuel-injected LS V8
power, a six-speed stick, and four-wheel disc brakes. It all means
the iconic SS-style classic you love now has some serious modern
performance backing it up.
This is one of the meanest years for the Chevelle, and so it always
looks terrific in black. The color was part of the coupe's modern
upgrades, and so you get a sleeker look from a modern clearcoat
finish. With all this added performance, you know this one deserves
to be a proper Super Sport tribute. So you get the right pieces,
like the blackout grille, blackout rear panel, power bulge of the
cowl hood, and white racing stripes painted on top of the black for
a timelessly distinct contrast. Not only do those upgraded Ridler
18-inch alloys look great against the rest of this car's chrome,
but also they allow for an upgrade to modern performance tires.
We always love a proper black interior in a hardtop like this. Born
with this ideal color, it's also an original bucket seat car. So
the interior reflects this heritage with a nicely preserved and
complete look. It has a great vintage style, right down to the
controls for the factory A/C (it currently lacks the compressor and
other components to make it work after the engine swap.) But as you
look over the full car, there are also some worthwhile
well-integrated upgrades. For example, the stereo has the classic
knob style, but it's a retrosound unit with an AM/FM digital tuner
and input for your iPod. The sporty round gauge package now
integrates crisp readouts from Classic Instruments that include a
large tach. And have you counted the gears on the stick shift
yet?
Everywhere you park, you'll want to lift the hood just to show off
this powerhouse. After all, people will be expecting serious Chevy
power, but this motor is sure to really get them talking. The
fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS1 V8 was the motor to bring the Corvette
into the modern age of performance, so it's even cooler to have it
propelling this classic Chevelle. Not only does it have a fresh
appearance that will have you proudly showcasing the V8, but you'll
also spot nice upgrades, like the cold air induction and aluminum
radiator with electric fans. Shorty headers headers feeding the
XLerator muffler dual exhaust give this upgraded package a terrific
tune. You're in complete control over this upgraded motor and its
rumbling soundtrack thanks to the Tremec T56 six-speed manual
transmission. As you look underneath, you'll see stout pieces, like
the added transmission brace and a 12-bolt rear end. Plus, power
steering and a four-wheel power disc brake package (with drilled
and slotted rotors) give you control over it all.
The sale comes complete with the factory buildsheet, so you can
verify the cool clas