Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
If you're confused as to why people refer to Chevelles and Malibus
as the same car, it's because Malibu was a trim level of the
Chevelle from 1964 to 1977. The Malibu wasn't a separate model
until 1978. No Chevelles originally had a woodgrain console. If you
see one with a woodgrain console now, it's likely from a Monte
Carlo. There was a version of the Chevelle only available in Canada
that had a slightly different grille and trim. It was called the
Pontiac Beaumont.
If you are going to grab a bowtie Chevelle, 1970 is definitely the
year to have. Chevrolet got it all right for this year with the
lines, trims and power combination. Our consignment gets it all
right with a 2016 color change from black to gray, beautiful
trimmings and of course it's a 1970. Plenty of WOW factor in this
one so read on, and then come and get it!
Exterior
Near perfect Cortez Silver drapes this car's steel panels which
mind their gaps very nicely. Black painted stripes race from front
to back and are only broken up by the solid silver painted top,
which is also pristine. Dual headlights along with a dual stacked
chrome rimmed openings of grille with an SS badge emblazoned in
chrome in the center. A lower mirror like bumper, and the dual rear
facing cowl induction hood for this 1970 masterpiece. A shout out
to the rear bumper with the inset taillights within an inset bumper
on the rear of the car, all shiny and new as well. This bottoms off
a gracefully sloping downward rear glass and trunk lid which when
viewed from the side is THE reason for the visual preference of the
1970 model year. 15-inch 5 spoke Cragar wheels are all around and
wrapped by raised white lettered Goodrich Radial T/A's on all 4
corners. (Consigner states the original 15-inch rally wheels will
come along for the ride upon purchase of this beauty).
Interior
You'll be seeing black on this interior with just fabulous black
door panels nearly showroom, wonderful black vinyl buckets up front
that have a neat textured checked insert in vinyl to add some extra
interest. A rear bench, paves the way with black carpeting and a
sleek black plastic molded console that morphs into a brushed
aluminum panel topped airplane throttle styled shift lever that
eventually dies under the dash. A black textured faux leather panel
covers the dash front and houses a rally gauge pack with the 3 deep
circular gauges in the center of the wheel, and some other vitals
surrounding. This car has the original AM/FM radio installed within
the faux black leatherette, and the floors are flooded in black
carpet. As for the headliner...you guessed it more pristine black
vinyl with vent holes throughout. Just really well done and
preserved inside and a beautiful contrast to the gray exterior.
Drivetrain
A great looking orange blocked 396ci L34 V8 graces a very clean and
restored engine bay. Chromed valve covers, sandblasted exhaust
heads, and a chromed air cleaner cover add to the mechanical
jewelry, and it just goes on and on. A single 4-barrel factory carb
is atop, and a 3-speed numbers matching TH400 transmission is on
back. A 12-bolt 3.31 posi brings up the back. All in very nice
condition.
Undercarriage
Clean and rust free nearly as close to like new as you can get, we
have independent coil springs up front, and 4 link with coil
springs on the rear. Power disc brakes upfront, and power drums on
the rear, and a stainless steel piped, Flowmaster muffler with
chrome tips exhaust cutouts added can be seen. Suspension looks
like almost new, as does the floor pans, and unibody.
Drive-Ability
As usual with these early 1970's Chevrolet muscle cars my decoder
and editor clamor to drive these so we flipped a coin and it landed
on its side, so we both drove it! (One of the many bennies working
at CAM). Anyway, she fired right up with a roar, and we were
speeding our way to the test track. Here we found this car to be in
ship shape mechanically, running smoothly, accelerating with no
end, and cornering like a big lumbering muscle car from 1970. But
it was a very enjoyable ride, and we are still feeling like we are
in the black of that interior color.
Restoration is a wonderful thing especially when it is done to this
level, and this one will not let you down. Deep Cortez Silver
paint, classic Cragar wheels, wide black stripes, 396ci engine, and
a beautiful rally gauge pack and black textured vinyl interior.
Like the original, all the boxes are checked and the i's are dotted
as well as t's crossed on this one, so come and get it, it will
slide out of here very fast, just like it handled our test
track.
VIN DECODE
136370B160245
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
160245-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13637-1970 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY B048255-Baltimore Body #
TR 756-Fabric Coated Black Buckets
PNT 19-Tuxedo Black
03A-1st Week March Build
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.
