Vehicle Description
This is the kind of muscle car that commands attention. It's a
dialed-in bright red 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 hardtop coupe
that features a thundering 454 big block growling from under the
hood, a quick-shifting 4-speed manual that manages the power, and
an all-day comfortable black interior inside. So, it has the look
and the sound to turn heads, whether it's across local show field
or just at a stoplight.
Cranberry Red with black SS stripes - you sure aren't sneaking
around when you take this one out on the streets. But it takes more
than just investing in upgraded and glossy paint to make a superior
muscle car. Chevelles of this era have that perfectly balanced
design of being both sleek and muscular at the same time, and
there's nothing more beautiful than a classic that emphasizes both
areas. Without an original build sheet it's always difficult to
100% verify real-deal SS authenticity, although this one has all
the right components that are very hard to fake - dual fuel lines,
boxed trailing arms, the heater hose location - so that
preponderance of physical evidence certainly vaults this fine
example over your rank-and-file Malibu that was slapped together
with fake badges and gaudy stripe decals. Finished in the
not-too-distant past, the paint is bright and shiny, and even
though there are some minor imperfections to report, this Chevelle
is definitely a driver-quality head-turner with killer curb appeal.
The chrome bumpers look newer and are super bright, as is all of
the requisite brightwork and trim, including the shiny wheel
moldings and trim on the blacked-out SS grille. This bright red
glitter is balanced by the aggressive elements like the painted-on
SS stripes and the power bulge of the cowl induction hood, and the
correct SS badging lets everyone know exactly whom they're tussling
with. Panels and gaps are really good, and all the doors shut
firmly with that steel authority you can only expect from classic
American steel. The finish is deep and the bodywork is very solid,
but this is no trailer queen meant to be seen and not heard, this
Chevelle was built to get out and terrorize the neighborhood.
Inside, that same premium and aggressive feeling continues,
starting with the dark as midnight interior. It's always great when
the exterior stripes are a preview of the color inside, and the
cabin of this Chevelle ties the entire look together. Plus, you get
all the factory-correct bright accent touches to add a little pop
to the interior. The split-bench seat up front and matching bench
in the rear add great comfort to the big bruiser muscle car, and
the tall Hurst shifter jutting out from the floorboard is topped
with a cue-ball knob, practically begging the driver to hammer
through the gears with wanton disregard to your neighborhood's HOA
guidelines. Code 725 Dark Blue Rondel cloth is this Chevelle's
original spec inside, so the restorers were right to upgrade the
furnishings inside, with handsome and durable black vinyl/cloth
seats and door panels that are matched perfectly by the headliner
above and plush carpets below. The dash is free of cracks but shows
enough patina to be thought as original, the SS door panels are all
there too and are in similar shape, and the big SS steering wheel
than anchors the cabin is still in place as well. Factory gauges
ahead of the driver keep an eye on things under the hood, and
enthusiasts will notice that the bezel is correct for an SS, and an
auxiliary gauge was installed under the dash for better accuracy.
An original Delco AM/FM radio is still in the dash, although it's
due for an upgrade if you're looking for tunes, and we sincerely
hope that any aftermarket stereo installed in the future would be
neatly stashed away in the glove compartment to preserve this
Chevelle's originality inside. Out back, the trunk shows off its
solid pans and carries a full size spare and jack set in case of
emergencies.
This is the kind of motor that will make you proud to lift the hood
at car shows. After all, everyone loves the sight of a big block V8
filling in all that space between the satin-black inner fenders in
the engine bay. The setup is tidy and clean with its bright Chevy
Orange block, matching valve covers, and shining open-element air
topper replete with big '454' decals. Topped with a big 4-barrel
carburetor and performance intake the big motor breathes easy, and
a growling Flowmaster dual exhaust fed from those thick long-tube
headers sounds fantastic underneath. It's a true street-eating
machine, but that's not the whole picture. The V8 has been treated
to good maintenance like an upgraded ignition system, alternator,
and big aluminum radiator up front keeping the motor nice and cool
under any conditions, so it's more reliable than many other big
blocks. Underneath is a presentation worthy of showing-off as well,
with body-matched painted pans, satin black axles, and freshened
components throughout showing off a life lived easy and away from
harsh climate conditions. Plus, there's the always-exciting 4-speed
manual managing all the power, along with power steering and power
front disc brakes that work together to enhance the driver's
experience each time. The correct SS-look is properly finished with
SS mag wheels wrapped in 255/60/15 white-letter radials with plenty
of grip.
Whether it's a true SS or not, this is a dialed-in driver-quality
Chevelle that has the power and poise you demand. So, don't let
this turn-key icon slip away, call today!
