Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Despite being in production for just 13 years - less time than the
Cadillac CTS nameplate - the Chevrolet Chevelle has been heralded
as one of the best, most accomplished vehicles ever to don the
bowtie. While late-model Chevelles are best left forgotten (like
most vehicles produced in the mid-seventies), models like the 1970
Chevelle SS 396 are bound to get any red-blooded enthusiast weak at
the knees. Due to its place in the cannon of GM, much of the
history of the Chevelle is an open book. However, one interesting
fact is it was created as an intended successor to the widely
popular Tri-Five (1955-57) and the designers saw it as a spiritual
successor to the Bel Air 210. Why? It shared the same 110-inch
wheelbase and, like the Bel Air, buyers could choose from a crazy
number of body styles and variants.
With big presence in our Classic Auto Mall-way, this fully restored
car sits awaiting its opportunity to make the next enthusiast weak
in the knees, and paint a perma-smile on their face. As advertising
states, "In 10 seconds your resistance will self destruct".
Exterior
With its iconic air-gulping cowl induction hood, wide black stripes
running the distance, and an underpainting of Cranberry Red, which
covers all straight rust free steel panels aligned as if they were
done so by a laser beam, this car presents beautifully. All chrome,
brite-work and badging is very nice. As to correctness there are
several items of note including correct side trimmings, correct
front markers and grille, correct bumper pads, and the trim tag has
the L designator just in case you had a doubt. 245/60R15 white
letter BF Goodrich rubbers wrap 15-inch American Racing Outlaw
wheels all polished to the nines upfront. On back we see
275/60R15's with more 15-inch American Racing Outlaw wheels shining
like an A student in the front row! A wonderful sloping rear window
and deck continue with the wide black dual stripes and are backed
up by a pristine, taillight imbedded bumper and dual chrome tipped
exhaust pipes. If you lend your ear you will be blessed with the
sound of 325hp bending them.
Interior
A flip of the door and we are brought back to the showroom of your
local Chevy dealer, with clean straight interior door panels
covered in tuck and roll black vinyl, and has a touch of chromed
trim winding its way around the tuck and roll. A bit of trivia-
look closely at the shape of this tuck and roll panels and you will
see a hint of bowtie in there...huh?? Slipping our backside inside,
we are met with a high back bucket seat setup, which presents in
black vinyl, and bench in the rear. The original rounded black
vinyl molded console races from the rear of the buckets to the dash
and houses the Hurst manual shifter. The dash has been customized
and let's call it simple but elegant. A flat black panel houses
white faced chrome bezeled round instruments with speedo and tach
in front of a rally wheel, and a cluster of info rounds to drivers
right (the original cluster comes with the car). Below is a control
box with some toggles and knobs for additional controls. Black
carpet in excellent condition covers the feet areas and is topped
with red contrasting floor mats. Kudos to the trunk which has been
completely re-lined and looks showroom original and clean.
Drivetrain
A 1966 396ci V-8 straight out of the Tonawanda engine plant sits
inside a gleaming engine bay. An Edelbrock performance intake is
now on top, and it's topped with a single 4BBl carburetor. On the
back is a Muncie M20 4-speed manual tranny circa 1968-1969, and a
correct rear axle in 12-bolt 3.31 conventional configuration with
posi-traction all presenting nicely.
Undercarriage
Nary any sign of any rust, surface or otherwise, we see jet black
structural steel, and floorpans. A shiny new exhaust system snakes
its way from the engine through turbo mufflers to the tips. Power
disc brakes are upfront, and power drum brakes on the rear are
noted on the way. Just beautifully restored and no sign of even
road dirt under here. More of being correct on bottom, as we see
the correct HD steering shaft, and correct rear lower control arms
and supports.
Drive-Ability
This car roared to a start and after the 8 candles were lit, it was
off to the test track...quickly I might add! Here it accelerated
like the wind during a hurricane, handled nicely, and came to a
straight panic stop. All functions were working save for the clock
which is currently disconnected for saving battery use while at
rest.
In short, this car is in truly great shape, with a no rust
exterior, nice paint, perfect undercarriage, and original engine.
Hop in, light those 8 candles, and start burning some fossils, and
maybe even some rubber. Great year, great SS 396 model and a great
time to be had. And you will be smiling all the way to the cruise
night!
VIN DECODE
136370K131039
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Sport Coupe
0-1970
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
131039-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13637-1970 Malibu V8 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY KAN289319-Kansas City Body #
TR 756-Black Fabric Coated Buckets
PNT 75-Cranberry Red
11C-3rd Week November Build
L-Leeds Kansas SS396 Designator
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.