Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle Hardtop
Everybody knows rock stars are cool, and their choice of cars is
usually a reflection of their coolness, and of course, their
ability to buy the car of their dreams. To say Jon Bon Jovi is well
paid is a bit of an understatement; he's a veteran rock star. And
while he has more than one car, it's clear through press coverage
and our own conversation with his music producer, Obie O'Brien on
the Classic Auto Mall Show, Jon's favorite car just might just
be...his 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS.
For consignment, a 1970 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle hardtop showing
411 miles which are not actual. This baby is riding on 20-inch
wheels and is packing an LS under the hood and was the recipient of
a frame off restoration. Stripes and hood pins give clues to its
racy nature, and you'll be cruising in sweet style with this iconic
A-body.
Exterior
A two stage coat of Shadow Gray provides the cloak for this muscle
car, augmented by stripes that are not decals, they're actually
painted, and run over the cowl hood and decklid with twin, bold
bands of black. "Cowl Induction" is spelled out on the power bulge,
flanking the intake flap and polished trim of the hood's edge. In
profile, the wheels take center stage, and they are 20-inch US Mag
Wheels, bright chrome and configured as five double spoke rakes
from the hub, wrapped in low profile, 45 series tires. In front,
the red calipers of the Baer brakes shine through. There's some
action out back too, as one of the most muscular rear profiles is
owned by Chevelles, be it the double round tail lights or this
singular square assemblies set wide on the chrome bumper with oval
chrome tips protruding underneath and the whole back looks like it
wants to launch, even when parked. Paint imperfections are mostly
centered around the rocker panel and edges, with some unevenness,
chipping paint, and touched up chips. There's also some alignment
issue with the hood and water spots on the stripes.
Interior
Standard black vinyl door panels with column stitched inserts look
fantastic and set the stage for the interior which begins with
black vinyl bucket seats presenting nicely and a rear bench that
looks untouched. In the cockpit, a more modern aftermarket steering
wheel fronts a dash that mixes its original plastic shell with
modern white faced gauges that include digital readouts in
conjunction with white sweeping needles, and they're backlit in
radiant blue. A gap for the radio is under the standard climate
panel and the clean textured dash pad continues over to the
passenger side. A Hurst shifter is in the center console which is
in good condition on top of black loop carpet and rubber mats that
are ideal for the car. The headliner on the C-pillars is loose
fitting on one side and gone on the other, with white specks on
what remains, and the trunk if rough fitted with a carpeted mat
surrounding the battery box.
Drivetrain
Gentlemen, start your engines! In this case, it's a 6.0 liter LS2,
fuel injected and mated to a T56 6-speed manual transmission,
sending power to the 12 bolt axle in back. Red coils dress up the
bay and power steering and power brakes are supplied, with front
disc and rear drum. Headers get the spent gases moving
rearward.
Undercarriage
Super clean underneath with minimal surface rust and no sign of oil
out of place. The dual exhaust finds an H-pipe before barreling
through a pair of FlowMaster mufflers on their way to a show
stopping exit through chrome tips. A Perfect Launch rear diff cover
is observed, and for suspension we have coil springs up front on
tubular arms and a 4 link with coil springs out back .
Drive-Ability
Although the tires are low profile, the wheels raise this car
higher than stock configuration and provide a commanding view of
the road from the attractive cabin. The LS fires to life and no
priming is necessary! The exhaust note is superb, and we shift into
first to scoot this gray '70 onto the test loop where it does not
disappoint, providing plenty of power, clean shifts, and straight
tracking. Handling is excellent as well, though with the higher
center of gravity, probably not a slalom contender. Other than the
wipers, all functions operate as intended, including the attractive
instrument cluster. 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.
LS swap! LS swap! Seems to be a common mantra these days. Well,
this Malibu sport coupe took the advice and the results are
spectacular. A well sorted car and a fine mix of some classic
Chevelle virtues and tasteful modern touches. If you want to live
like a rock star, this rockin' muscle car is for you. This
generation Chevelle are usually quick sellers here at the mall, so
register your interest early!
136370F141583
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
141583-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13637-1970 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY FL2218066-Flint Body #
TR 756-Black Coated Fabric Buckets
PNT 75B-Cranberry Red, Black Top
04B-2nd Week April
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
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Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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