Vehicle Description
Lot #686-1970 Chevelle SS-396 VIN 136370A121057-UNRESTORED ORIGINAL
WITH 10,702 ACTUAL MILES- After Frank Andy's '56 Chevrolet was
stolen in 1967, he was drafted into the military. He saved his
"pennies and dimes" and on November 19, 1969, along with a $400
loan from his father, he ordered his 1970 Chevelle SS-396. Because
of the GM strike at the time, the largest engine he could get was
the 350 HP 396. It came in on January 21 of 1970 and he hurried to
see salesman Bud Hartzell at Harry Green Chevrolet in Frank's
hometown of Clarksburg, WV. Once he bought the car, besides
affectionately naming it "The Gray Ghost", he had the dealership
undercoat it, and has a photo of the man who did it. According to
Frank, the longest trip it was ever driven on was 60 miles. Car was
stored from 1977-1987 and had only 4,340 miles in 1993 as it was
driven only to car shows after 1987. Car has been written up in
several muscle car magazine those magazines or articles are
included with the purchase. Frank also saved the normal wear and
tear items that were replaced over the years and those are included
as well. Mr. Andy was fastidious about research and keeping
records. These records, too, come with the purchase of this special
Chevelle. Unfortunately Frank passed away in 2020 after owning his
"Gray Ghost" for 50 years. After his widow sold the car, it has
been through a trio of collectors over the past 2 years and a few
miles have been added making the total miles of 10,702.
In addition to the original Shadow Gray finish and black bucket
seat interior, the car has Cowl Induction hood, gauge package w/
tach, tinted glass, close ratio 4-Speed w/ Hurst shifter, 3:31 Posi
rear, power front disc brakes, and AM-/8-track stereo. Other
"jewelry" such as bumper guards and floor mats may be found on the
original window sticker and build sheet which are also included in
the sale.
So, if you are yearning for the "new" car smell from 1970, this
could be your rare opportunity.
For more information about this unbelievable muscle car or the
September 24 Auction in Concord, NC, please call Tom Mack at
803-351-3695.
