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 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 black Chevelle, but this one
dressed in gorgeous, period-perfect Fathom Blue paint really stands
out and makes its presence felt with authority. Especially when
paired with the painted-on white SS stripes, a timeless color
combination that gives the brutal big block Chevelle a
high-performance look, so you had better forget about keeping a low
profile when you're out on the road. The paint on this one is quite
good, coupled with great panel alignment, excellent gaps, and
attention to detail that says it was more than just a quickie job.
Strong driver-quality finishes like this one are the best of both
worlds: Nice enough to show off with great pride, but not so
perfect that you're scared to ever take it down the road. The white
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 blue
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 sexy curves.
The handsome black vinyl interior has been nicely refreshed for a
period-correct factory look, including comfortable bucket seats,
plush black carpets, and reproduction SS-style door panels that all
work to make it an inviting, comfortable place to do the serious
business of driving. A factory center console splits the front
seats and houses the cue-ball topped chrome shifter that manages
the 5-speed manual transmission below, a look that shouts high
performance in every way. Factory SS-spec gauges are in place
inside a factory bezel (including a stock tachometer), and a duo of
auxiliary units were added just below the dash to help keep an eye
on the organized violence underneath the hood. Judging by the look
of the dash, this was in all likelihood a factory A/C car when it
was born, and even though that original equipment is no longer in
place an aftermarket unit could easily be installed to work with
the factory controls and vents. This Chevelle was built for one
main purpose, to go FAST, so amenities are not plentiful, although
you do get a modern AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit in case you want to add
some tunes over the sound of the wide-open throttle and spinning
tires. That 3-spoke steering wheel is ready to handle any
white-knuckle action you can throw at it, and it's been mounted
atop a tilt wheel that makes the cockpit feel much roomier. The
dash pad is in great shape and free of cracks, the black carpets
below are plush, the black headliner above is taut, and the
matching back seat provides ample room for three of your friends.
Out back, the spacious trunk has been finished with black spatter
paint and has enough room to accommodate most travel plans.
Powering this '70 Chevelle is a thumping 454 cubic inch big block
V8 that's ready to fight with anyone, anytime, and anywhere. And
it's probably going to win. Augmented with Edelbrock aluminum
air-gap intake, a big Holley carb, aluminum heads, and long-tube
headers, so ait's obviously been armed for battle, and it
immediately sparks to life thanks to a full HEI ignition system and
modern alternator. The cowl induction hood feeds the chrome
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,
polished aluminum valve covers, and big aluminum radiator.
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 the X-pipe dual exhaust system and Flowmaster mufflers
underneath. Twist the key, warm it up, and try to restrain a goofy
grin while it settles into an easy idle (I know our sales guys
couldn't help being giddy once this monster started its lopey
cackle), and because the throttle response is 'right now' quick
through every gear, there won't be many vintage cars that can beat
you on the roll. The 5-speed manual transmission is simply a
wonderful upgrade that maximizes the output of the big block and
allows for highway cruising as it spins the heavy-duty 12-bolt rear
end out back. Underneath, the chassis was fully detailed and
painted satin black so it's extremely clean, featuring beefy
shocks, springs, upgraded sway bars fore and aft, and a
much-welcomed power steering and power front disc brake system
that's led with drilled and slotted rotors up front. 14-inch SS Mag
wheels perfectly complement the bodywork and wear a set of
225/70/14 front and 225/75/14 rear white-letter 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!
