Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375 Horse L78 Engine Code
Why This Car Is Special
We have a super nice restored 1970 Chevrolet SS 396/375 Horsepower
L78 here at Skyway Classics with a real CK code monster big block
engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and 12-bolt read end.
This 1970 SS is the rarest of the rare documented with the build
sheet. A "Real" L78 396-375 horsepower SS that is rarer than an LS6
with only about 2200 made to the LS6 that had about 4500 made.
Still retains its original color combination. This was an early
build car and could have been used in GM Marketing and Advertising
promotions.
Features
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375 Horse L78 Engine Code
Rarest Of Rare!
CK L78 stamped 396 cubic inch engine rated at 375 horsepower from
the factory
Winters Foundry aluminum intake
Holley performance carb
Disc brakes
Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds
Dual exhaust
Performance spark plug wires
Factory cowl hood open air element air cleaner with chrome lid and
375 HP decal
Power steering
4-speed manual transmission
Engine bay is highly detailed
Recently given a Resto Mod Treatment
QA1 Double Adjustable Coil Overs
Lowered stance
Restored tan bucket seats with headrest
Matching rear seat
Chevrolet radio
Factory dash housing the optional U14 round gauge package
6500 redline tachometer
4-speed shifter
SS steering wheel
Matching carpet and door panels
Finished in great red paint
Cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins
Slick panels, blacked-out grille, bulging fenders
Chrome bumpers
Chevelle and SS 396 badging
18/20" polished and grey mag wheels
Wide black sidewall tires
Several advertisements are with the car
Frame enclosed Build Sheet
Mechanical
Under the hood of this 1970 Chevelle SS is its CKY L78 stamped 396
cubic inch, which would have been rated at 375 horsepower from the
factory, but really put out 425 horsepower on the dyno .
It has the Winters Foundry aluminum intake, Holley performance
carb, disc brakes, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds flowing back
to the dual exhaust, performance spark plug wires, factory cowl
hood open air element air cleaner with chrome lid and 375 HP decal,
power steering, power brakes, and front disc brakes.
The L78 engine from the factory came with a hot solid-lifter cam,
11.5:1 compression, big square-port heads with upsized 2.19 intake
valves, and cast aluminum high-rise intake manifolds with a Holley
cfm.
The engine bay is highly detailed as is the chassis with the dual
exhaust running out under the rear bumper thru chrome tips on each
side, and the 4-speed manual transmission that runs to a 12-bolt
rear end.
Add in and the good grip of wide black sidewall tires on 18/20"
polished and grey mag wheels, a modified suspension with QA1 Double
Adjustable Coil Overs, lowered stance, disc brakes, 12-bolt rear
end, and you get this big block which is a true driver's
machine.
Interior
The restored tan bucket seats with headrest and matching rear seat
interior looks as new and everything looks correct and just like it
came from the factory back in 1970.
It even has the Chevrolet radio in the great factory dash housing
the optional U14 round gauge package that includes the 6500 redline
tachometer, 4-speed shifter, tri-spoke SS steering wheel, matching
carpet and door panels.
The result is a Chevelle SS that feels like a time piece as it is
in excellent condition top to bottom.
Exterior
Our restored Chevelle is finished in great red paint flowing over
the cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins,
slick panels, blacked-out grille, bulging fenders, and the hardtop
profile.
The chrome bumpers, wheel arch trim, Chevelle and SS 396 badging
really look great and draw people to the car at shows or even gas
stations, and even the chassis looks super clean too.
Conclusion
The 1970 Chevrolet SS 396/375 Horsepower L78 here at Skyway
Classics with a real CK code monster big block engine, 4-speed
manual transmission, and 12-bolt read end, is a very rare and
documented SS.
It is a fantastic find of a fantastic Chevrolet legend, the 1970
Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78.
It just doesn't get any better than this. Call now or you will miss
out on this beautiful Chevelle.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
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owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
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to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal
inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.