Rare custom ordered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible SS
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible with custom ordered Hugger Orange and Air Conditioning
This car was stored for over 35 years in a private Texas museum and has now been fully restored to pristine condition.
1970 Chevelle SS convertible with its not just period correct but the original “born with” engine, transmission and differential.
The engine VIN deck stamping is non existent which is not surprising for a custom ordered car but the block stampings and date code are 100% correct for the build date of this car which was the 4th week of February.
The TH400 transmission is the correct date code and ever so much more important it has the matching VIN number.
We have many photos available for this car.
This car was custom ordered as evidenced by the cowl trim tag as the paint code is just a single “dash” denoting custom paint which in this case was hugger orange.
To add to the cars rarity, it has factory air conditioning which was completely restored better than new .
Photos of the codes are provided in the picture sets.
It is a 54 year old antique car and I did not want to alter that with the introduction of modern parts with the attempt to preserve it in as built condition.
If you want a “resto-mod” or a LS engine then this is not the car for you.
The Chevelle SS is showing 000 miles on the odometer as we had to replace some faulty gauges.
The Chevelle SS was “born” with the following factory options:
Power Brakes
Power Steering
power convertible top
Air conditioning
remote mirror adjustment
396 Big block engine
TH400 Auto transmission
Seat Belts
Center Console
Super Sport Package
INTERIOR:
All components replaced or restored as or better than new. Correct gauge cluster. Original seat frames. New OEM style carpets.
Retrosound Upgrade OEM style stereo
EXTERIOR:
The car received new Hugger Orange paint which was its original color with a new OEM thickness made in USA black convertible top as original. Paint was upgraded to base coat with 4 coats of clear and color sanded to a mirror reflective finish.
Drivetrain and Chassis:
This cars undercarriage is just as clean as the body,
The Big block 396 engine was rebuilt. The block was in incredible condition and still utilizes its original pistons and other internal components. The distributor was internally updated to a pertronix points conversion but externally still appears as factory from 1970.
The TH400 transmission was fully rebuilt and the differential only required gaskets and seals as all internal parts were in great condition.
All brakes and steering were replaced or rebuilt.
The car has 14 wheels with BF Goodrich tires.
