Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute
"By 1970, the Muscle Car era was at its peak, and no muscle car
soared higher than the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. With the base 350ci
V8 engine and optional 396ci big block having been offered in
earlier models, the 1970 Chevelle SS benefitted from a change in GM
corporate policy that would now allow the Divisions to install
engines larger than 400ci in their mid sized cars. The rarest of
all 1970 Chevelle SS's were powered by the mighty 454ci big block
V8." Thx togm.com
For consignment, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS tribute with true
mileage unknown as the title reads exempt, and sporting a later
model 454ci V8. This standard sport coupe has been transformed to
honor one of the most iconic muscle cars in muscle car history and
the paint, wheels, and interior make this a show stopping, ground
stomping SS tribute.
Exterior
Tuxedo Black covers this car beautifully and we're already hearing
AC/DC's "Back in Black" in our heads. Steel panels are straight,
and gaps are well minded while white painted SS wide track stripes
race from front to back on this car, skipping the roof, just like
the real deal. Brightwork includes stainless steel wheel well
surrounds, SS chrome rimmed emblems, fantastic bumpers that hug the
sides, mirrors, door handles and window trim, all looking nice.
Gotta love the coke bottle design and the gently sloping rear B
pillar as it meets the trunk and enhances the already muscular
stance of the car. Well done, Chevrolet! It's all bumped up a few
notches by the polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels,
18-inch in front and 20-inch in the back with low profile tires and
all nicely tucked under the fenders, looking lean, mean, and clean.
A cowl induction hood is held in place with stainless hood pins and
rises slightly over the flat plain with Cowl Induction emblems on
each side. One scratch on a rocker panel is the sum of all
imperfections on this nicely done exterior.
Interior
Looking mostly original, we see door panels that are nice and
straight vinyl patterns in white. Thin, chrome metal trim rises
above the armrest and also split the door panels below where it
goes from ribbed design to textured white vinyl. Front buckets are
covered in white vinyl as well, and include headrests where we note
some wear on the driver's side. The rear bench shares the pattern
and could benefit from a detail as the seat belts have left a
print. Black loop carpeting appears like new and is covered with
Chevrolet branded rubber mats. Behind the vintage looking 3 spoke
steering wheel is a standard dash with a clock and speedometer in
line with the fuel gauge. Not to worry as a trio of auxiliary
gauges have been added under the dash, just below the AM/FM radio
and vent controls. The horseshoe shifter is like the throttle on a
747 in a factory console that's easy to read and presents in clean
condition. The black headliner is high and tight, and the trunk is
clean and houses a small mat for protection.
Drivetrain
Another money shot on a car with several, under the hood a clean
engine bay with a non original 454ci orange block V8. It is sucking
copious amounts of fossils and air through a 4-barrel Holley
carburetor which routes the atomized dino juice through an
Edelbrock intake manifold. A TH400 transmission in 3-speed
automatic form is behind the powerful mill, and in back, a 12 bolt
turns the tires. Headers are also present to begin the exhaust end
of things, and power disc brakes in front are aided by power drums
in the back to tame this beastly powerplant.
Undercarriage
Nicely clean underneath, uniformly black in its base with bright or
colored components. The dual exhaust encounters a pair of
FlowMaster mufflers then finds its way to the back where a pair of
tapered chrome tips exhale like trumpets. We note only a drop or
two of oil on the orange pan up front. In back, the rear
differential has noticeable oil and it may be coming from the
pinion seal and heading back. There's no road dirt or grease build
up and surface rust only on the A-arms. Coil springs are found up
front and a 4 link with coil springs are out back.
Drive-Ability
A smooth massive 454ci big block muscle powered car with a great
retro interior, great sound, and a head turner with wonderful
sinister black paint and the striking contrast of white stripes.
Good smooth steering, braking, and acceleration. We note the
following items not working; the horn, reverse lights, clock, front
turn signals, and heater blower. All other functions on board and
out work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
All hail a muscular stance that we dare say, might be better than
the original Chevelles of 1970! 18-inch wheels were unfathomable
back then, let alone 20's, and 35 series tires probably weren't
invented yet, not even for race cars. So what we have is the
brilliant Chevrolet design, (man, those tail lights!!), mixed with
some shoes from the 21st century, combined with some elements of a
muscle car king, and it makes for a very attractive package that if
pressed for a prediction, would lead us to say this will not last
long. So, shift into gear and make that call before someone beats
you off the line!
134370K204422
1-Chevrolet
34-Chevelle Base
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
204422-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13437-1970 Chevelle Base 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY KAN084870-Kansas City Body #
TR 786-Dark Green Roma Cloth, Dark Green Metallic Coated Fabric
PNT 58 58-Autumn Gold
05D-4th Week May
03762-Data Processing Numbers
Z-Chevelle Standard, Sport Coupe
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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