For Sale: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle in Grand Rapids, Michigan

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS - True SS Car - Professionally Restored Resto Mod - Receipts Totaling over $140k - Black on Black Sleeper - Performance Built 540 Dart V8 with AFR Heads - Estimated 825-845HP - 400 Turbo Automatic with Hurst Shifter - Upgrades: Hooker Headers, Custom Exhaust with Electric Cut Outs, Moser Axles, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Autometer Gauges, and Detroit Speed Suspension - Only 500 Miles Since Built - Built for Show and Speed When enthusiasts talk about the street scene of the late 1960's and 70's the Chevrolet Super Sport Chevelle is certainly one of the icons of this era. In factory form big block Chevelles drove off the showroom floor competitive street racers among the Pontiacs, Fords, and Mopars. In the quest to dominate the streets enthusiasts modified these cars to defend their favorite brands. Featured here is an excellent example of the performance potential of the highly capable Chevelle has when modified. This true Super Sport optioned car has been professionally restored and modified with a frame off restoration right down to the last nut and bolt, everything removed, completely cleaned, restored/modified and reinstalled. The black finish is well applied over professional bodywork that is well executed. Body fit and lines are consistent and well aligned. The finish has been polished to a rich luster that shines with a deep brilliance. Grilles, trim, bumpers, trim and brightwork have all been either restored or replaced with new pieces. Some light detail work could have this car easily ready to be presented at a high-level show. The underbody of this car continues the high level of detail and workmanship underneath. The frame has been fully detailed and reassembled with front and rear power disc brakes, Detroit Speed suspension components in front and rear stabilizer bars. The rear 12 bolt differential has been upgraded with HD posi-traction center unit and Mosher axles. The fuel and brake lines have all been replaced and the steering components have all been either rebuilt or replaced with new units. The whole combination rolls on 15 Rally steel wheels painted body color wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. Under the hood the heartbeat of Chevrolet beats strong with this Dart 540 big block V8 topped with high flow AFR aluminum heads. The rotating assembly is fully blueprinted and balanced and professionally assembled. Atop the single plane aluminum high rise intake sits a Pro Systems modified Holley carburetor that has been calibrated and tuned to optimize the engine combination. The fuel mixture is lit with a MSD ignition, and the exhaust flows through a set of large tube Hooker exhaust headers. The engine compartment is well detailed with a polished aluminum dual inlet snorkel and aluminum valve covers and will show well at your next cruise in. You can hear the rumble of the Comp Cams camshaft through Pypes 2.5 exhaust with X-pipe flowing through Race-Pro mufflers. Not loud enough? If you need a little extra growl this Chevelle has electric exhaust cut outs that can be opened to divert the exhaust gasses before the mufflers to full on open exhaust. The interior has been equally well restored just requiring a few finishing touches. The cabin has been treated to new rear upholstery, door cards, carpet and headliner. The front factory bucket seats have been replaced with Pro-Car racing seats and 5-point race harness seat belts. The transmission is shifted with a Hurst pistol grip Quarter Stick Shifter and a Painless Wiring switch panel activates the fuel pump, ignition and starter. These have been skillfully mounted to the factory center console. The dashboard has been upgraded with a carbon-fiber dash panel and fitted with matching Auto-Meter Carbon Fiber gauges and a shift light is mounted to the steering column. There is a saying in the automotive hobby that most economical way to restore or build a car is to buy one already done. This high-level build is proof o