Vehicle Description
Admit it, you've been looking enviously at cars just like this at
all the cruise nights and car shows for years, haven't you? Somehow
big block Chevelles speak to almost everyone, with their ideal
combination of brute power, comfort, and stylish good looks. This
incredibly cool 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 Tribute is exactly
the kind of car that populates those local shows and that you hear
hammering down the road late at night. Isn't it time you started
joining in on the fun?
Everybody seems to have a red or blue Chevelle, but this one
dressed in sinister Black Metallic paint really stands out and
makes its presence felt with authority. Especially when paired with
the painted-on silver SS stripes, an updated look on a timeless
color combination that gives the brutal big block Chevelle
high-performance curb appeal, so you had better forget about
keeping a low profile when you're out on the road. The paint on
this one is very nice, with great panel alignment, excellent gaps,
and attention to detail that says it was more than just a quickie
job. The silver SS stripes are mandatory on a car like this, and
they've been blended in under the clear for a seamless look that
will last forever. A functioning cowl induction hood with hood pins
gives it that aggressive look that you've always admired, while the
SS badges and emblems let everyone know this isn't some average
grocery-getter. Shiny chrome provides good contrast to the black
paint, with the big bumpers fore and aft serving as bookends for
the aggressive A-body, and wheel arch and drip rail brightwork
emphasizing the car's curves.
The handsome black vinyl interior has been beautifully restored for
an updated take on the factory look, featuring high-end, sporty
Corbeau bucket seats with quilted diamond-cut inserts, a matching
rear seat, plush black carpets, and reproduction door panels that
all work to make it an inviting, comfortable place to do the
serious business of driving. A fancy billet shifter topped with an
8-ball splits the front seats and manages the Tremec 5-speed manual
below transmission below, a look that shouts high performance in
every way. The original gauges were swapped in favor of Auto Meter
units that fit directly into the factory bezel, and the
digital/analog instruments light up red for a very sporty look
ahead of the driver. Amenities include cold Vintage A/C, a Sony
AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo, and a sporty, leather-wrapped billet steering
wheel, adding comfort to go along with the monster that lives under
the hood. The dash pad is in great shape and free of cracks, the
headliner above is taut, and the back seat provides ample room for
three of your friends. Out back, the spacious trunk has been
finished with soft carpeting and has enough room to accommodate
most travel plans.
Powering this '70 Chevelle is a beefy, built-up 454 cubic inch big
block V8 that's been stroked out to 496 giant cubes according to
the owner, and it packs a huge punch. Dressed to impress, it
features supercool retro-style Chevrolet valve covers and a
matching open-element air cleaner, and all the components, wiring,
and plumbing are neatly organized around the big block. It also
offers an Edelbrock aluminum intake, a giant ProForm 950CFM
4-barrel carb, as well as the requisite MSD ignition system. The
cowl induction hood feeds the open-element air cleaner and the
entire build has a slick look to it that's very appealing, right
down to the shiny inner fenders and those black valve covers.
Hedman long-tube headers add a few extra ponies and definitely
bolster the big block's robust torque curve, and the soundtrack is
fantastic thanks to a set of Pypes Violator mufflers underneath.
Twist the key and it settles almost instantly into an easy idle,
and throttle response is right now quick, so there won't be many
vintage cars that can beat you on the roll. The chassis is
extremely clean with that X-pipe exhaust system, more-than-capable
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, and a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear
end. The stance is set thanks to a adjustable A-arms in the front,
and coilovers out back, while power steering and 4-wheel disc
brakes with drilled and slotted rotors ensure a great ride every
time out. Flashy alloy wheels perfectly complement the electric
bodywork and wear a set of 235/45/17 front and 295/40/18 rear Nitto
radials that finish the killer look.
If you're tired of going to the ballpark without a glove, here's
your chance to get into the game in a big way. Call today!
