Vehicle Description
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute has the upgraded look and
components to be a serious pro street machine. And there's even a
555ci Merlin block that's a fresh professional build. But more than
just a quarter-mile king, you'll discover that this hardtop has the
look of a blacktop bruiser, but still keeps the right attitude for
a cruiser.
These Chevelle hardtops are a legend for terrific muscle car looks
with a wide front end, body-hugging bumpers, swollen fenders, and a
fastback-style profile. And you can instantly see this Chevelle has
taken that attitude a notch. The tall cowl hood looks like it's
containing a monster underneath (and it is.) And those Weld Racing
wheels draw even more attention to the wider rear ones that show
people where the power meets the pavement. Plus, there are the
right upgraded details for a Super Sport such as white painted
racing stripes, SS badges, hood pins, and blackout grille. The red
paint has the right look for a performance muscle. It's an older
application, and it gives the impression that this car is afraid of
nothing. But overall, the way to really look at this car is like a
Pro Street tribute. In that sense, it has the look of a street
racer, and you'll also see race-ready components and a terrifically
powerful heart. Still, the rear end isn't tubbed and it hasn't been
a regular at the local raceway. So you can easily turn this into a
big-time quarter-mile king, but this coupe has really spent its
time thus far as a cruiser.
The interior keeps the custom sports car attitude going. The seats,
carpeting, door panels, headliner, and dash have a deep/dark
appearance. Superfluous items like the radio and heater have been
deleted. Instead, you have competition-style pieces, like the RJS
racing harnesses and a proper roll/race cage that all signal that
this one wants to get down to speedy business. A B&M ratchet
shifter, performance switchboard, and a full AutoMeter gauge
package puts a very powerful package firmly in your hands.
Under the hood is a true beast. And if this one looks particularly
fresh and clean, that's because it is! We have a receipt from
December 2021 from Mahdavi Motorsports documenting over $10k
invested for a new motor and transmission service. This now has a
555 cubic inch V8 Merlin III block that has been custom built with
Canfield aluminum heads, a 1050 Dominator four-barrel carburetor,
nitrous plumbing, an Edelbrock Victor Jr. high-rise intake, roller
rockers, Comps Cams camshaft, and custom pistons. It has all the
right supporting components you want, too, like the fuel cell in
the trunk and a big aluminum radiator with dual cooling fans. We
even have a full receipt file that includes a parts summary that
estimates $56k invested in components over the years. And you can
really tell the difference in the level of features. For example,
the 4-inch dual exhaust has long tube headers and Flowmaster
mufflers for a gutsy sound, and there are also electric cutouts for
true street machine thunder. And the TH400 three-speed is also a
build by JW transmissions that includes a reverse manual valve body
for proper control. It sends the power to a 12-bolt rear end with a
3.73 Mosier differential cover. Wilwood four-wheel power disc
brakes, power steering, and Hotchikis suspension components
complete a well-done professional package.
This is the one with the upgraded stance, body, and motor in a
package that's ready for some powerful fun. So you know you need to
get your hands on this upgraded hardtop icon. Call today!!!