Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Matching numbers 396 motor $ speed
manual transmission 331 posi rear end Factory air conditioning
Original build sheet, True SS car!! Frame off restoration Finished
in its correct Code 75 Cranberry Red paint with the correct OEM
white stripes, this 1970 Chevelle SS 396 was treated to a frame-off
restoration and features a matching-numbers drivetrain. The rebuilt
L34 396/350 HP Code CTX 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 Posi traction 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.
