Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe
In 1970 the Beatles had just disbanded, America was on edge with
the Apollo 13 accident glued to their TV's, a big new jet named the
747 Jumbo Jet makes its first commercial passenger flight under the
Pan-Am moniker, Chatty Cathy debuted as the latest technology toy
for girls, and the Gigantor Robot for boys, and the View Master for
both.
The Chevrolet Chevelle was named after an Australian Power Pop band
who opened up for the Rolling Stones. It was going to be called the
Corselle, and advertising was set with that name, but prior to its
debut in 1964, it was changed to Chevelle, which is also loosely
related to an old French word Chevalier, or horseman. For
consignment, however named, is a simply wonderful 1970 version of
the Chevrolet Chevelle. Many upgrades on this restoration,
including a Dakota digital dash, a 454ci engine, Hurst shifter, F41
suspension, Torque Thrust wheels, and plenty of bling. Certainly,
worth a look, and then some.
Exterior
With straight steel panels, good gaps we see the true 1970's look
bathed in burgundy. Paint is very nice with some small areas of
minor bubbling, and inclusions. A champagne colored dual wide
stripe is on the rear facing cowled hood, and rear deck. All chrome
including the front grille, dual headlight bezels, and bumper
below, wheel well trimmings, rocker trimmings, and window surrounds
is excellent and mirror-like. Badging is correct with 454 and
Malibu on the front quarters, and the script Chevelle on the trunk
lid. Inset taillights present within the rear bumper, and dual
exhaust tips peek out from underneath this bumper. 5-spoke Torque
Thrust wheels courtesy American Racing are beautifully polished and
wrapped in Nitto all season radials on all 4 corners.
Interior
A swing of the doors reveals a half bowtie insert of tuck and roll
black vinyl with surrounding upper and lower smooth black
vinyl...(bet you did not know that about the bowtie!) Well
preserved black vinyl in split bench configuration up front and a
full bench in the rear, also in black is the seating. The dash has
been fully modified to now include a central orange LED panel,
surrounded by white LED glowing gauges with needles. A reproduction
vintage Chevrolet (Autosound) radio is installed neatly into the
dash, as is the controls for the Vintage Air conditioning. Nice
clean black carpeting is flooding the floors, and in the center of
the hump is a Hurst shifter donning a white topper knob. Nicely
buttoned up with the new dash, and great seats from 1970.
Drivetrain
Within a completely restored engine bay bathed in beautiful black
sits a stunner in Chevrolet orange block 454 ci engine. This has an
Edelbrock intake manifold, a 4-barrel carburetor atop, and plenty
of chromed add ons for extra eye candy. Nice black shiny supple
hoses, and a chromed radiator surround, valve covers, air filter
holder, master cylinder and generator abound. On back is an M22
4-speed manual transmission and way back is a 12-bolt posi rear
with 3.73 gears.
Undercarriage
Much like it would be in the showroom back in 1970, pure rust free
undercoated black unibody, floorpans rockers and suspension.
Speaking of suspension (F41) we note a Hotchkis ladder bar (upper
and lower) for the rear along with a stabilizer bar and coil
springs. Drum brakes for the rear as well. Up front noted are coil
overs, another added stabilizer bar, and front disc brakes. Power
steering is seen, and the bottom end of the engine and transmission
has no runs drips or errors. Headers and big pipes snake their way
rearward through a free flow exhaust system which is looking good
with no rust.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up and idled with a distinct growl (American
Muscle style). It was off to the test track where is shifted very
smoothly, had nice acceleration, good handling, straight braking,
and easy steering throughout the course. All functions were working
A-OK!
Overall a nice job, great power plant visually and working, nice
original interior seating with the digital dash upgrade, clean
carpet, and good burgundy paint with the stripes. Paint shows some
inclusions and intermittent bubbling, but no real rust problems of
note. She sounds awesome and drives very nicely. Saddle up the
Chevalier (ahem! Chevelle) and hold on for 10 seconds if you
can...
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.