Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Finished in correct code 75 Cranberry
Red paint with correct code D88 OEM white stripes Mostly original
White interior with exception of new Black carpet Frame-off
restoration Matching numbers drivetrain Rebuilt 396 CI V-8 has been
dyno-tested at 375 HP and 475 lb-ft of torque Muncie 4-speed
transmission 12 bolt 3:23 posi rear end Original build sheet, True
SS car!! Finished in its correct Code 75 Cranberry Red paint with
the correct OEM white stripes, this 1971 Chevelle SS 396 was
treated to a frame-off restoration and features a matching-numbers
drivetrain. The rebuilt L34 396/350 HP V-8 has been dyno-tested at
375 HP and 475 lb-ft of torque, and it's teamed with a M20 Muncie
4-speed transmission and Hurst floor shifter. It also has the
Optional 12 bolt 3:31 positraction rear end, F41 spec perf
suspension, and power front disc brakes. Inside, the Chevelle SS
still features its mostly original, white, bench-seat interior,
augmented with new, correct black carpeting. Contrary to popular
belief, the Chevelle SS did not come standard with bucket seats, a
console or auxiliary gauge clusters; all were optional equipment.
The base seating was a cloth and vinyl upholstered bench seat,
though all-vinyl was also available, like how this car is equipped.
Other features include power steering and brakes, an AM/FM
radio(non-working) and under dash gauges. It also boasts the
desirable ZL2 cowl induction hood and 5-spoke SS wheels, and BF
Goodrich Radial T/A tires. The 1970 Chevelle SS remains as one of
the icons of the muscle car era, available in both hardtop coupe
and convertible body styles on the Malibu series. Early 1970
Chevelles were available with either of two versions of the 396,
with 350 and 375 HP ratings, or the larger LS5 454 CI V-8. The
top-of-the-line LS6 454 came later in the year and replaced the L78
396/375 HP V-8. Interestingly, the 1970 396 engine did not actually
displace 396 CI. A .030-inch overbore upped the total displacement
to 402 CI. This was done to ease emission compliance for this
engine, as different standards were set for engines above 400 CI.
Since the 396 had such strong brand equity, the larger engine was
still referred to as such. This particular Chevelle L34 SS396 still
has its original build sheet, which comes with the car. This car
represents a great opportunity to acquire a quality, restored
example with a matching-numbers drivetrain and build sheet.
