This breathtaking 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom is the ultimate Pro Touring Muscle Car. The precise craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident throughout. It was designed and owned by Martin Turner who had an open checkbook with no deadline. The vision of the masterpiece was to create a super high quality build with modern features. The build was collaboration between Blaine Lowden of Winterset Collision Center and Karl Kustoms in Iowa. It was completed in 2023 and has 300 test miles since completion. It was purchased by MS CLASSIC CARS in September of 2024. MS CLASSIC CARS invested a total of $32,355.61 enhancing it. March of 2024 is the first time it's been listed for sale. Dare to compare!
The jaw dropping exterior of this 70' Chevelle is absolutely stunning with its outstanding bodywork and paint. During the restoration process most of the sheet metal was replaced new. The doors were modified to accommodate a set of Kindig-it-Design flush mounted door handles. The factory emblems were removed and shaved. Countless hours were invested in ensuring laser straight panels and precise gap lines throughout. The body was finished in a custom Dark Green Metallic color with ghost racing stripes. This color appears black from a distance unless it's in direct sunlight or it's seen up close. The high show quality paint was recently detailed to a mirror finish by the team at MS CLASSIC CARS. The paintwork on this car really remarkable! It was outfitted with a flush mounted new Fesler tinted front and rear windshield. The tinted door and quarter glass was also replaced new. The new front and rear chrome bumpers were installed to fit like a glove. Some of the custom exterior features include an electronic cowl induction hood, hood pins, LED headlights and front spoiler. The car sits on BOZE Forged Cruiser 18” and 19” wheels that are polished with black painted centers. The wheels are mounted to new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires that are 245-40-18 on the front and 285-35-19 on the rear. MS CLASSIC CARS added the new LED headlights, front spoiler, wheels and tires.
The rich interior of this 70' Chevelle is both luxurious and sporty with its unique design. The custom one piece headliner, sun visors, dash, full length console, kick panels, door panels, quarter panels, rear package shelf and seating surfaces were upholstered with Brown and Dark Green Brazilian leather. It was outfitted with sixth generation Camaro power operated bucket seats. The rear seats were designed to match the front. The floors were covered with brown plush carpeting and matching floor mats. Some of the custom features include LED dome lights, Ididit tilt steering column, Billet Specialties 14” Formula steering wheel, billet aluminum levers and door handles, Vintage Air Conditioning, power windows, Clayton Machine pedals, Hurst billet shifter and Alpine stereo. It's equipped with Klassic keyless start and locking system. The trunk compartment was boxed and upholstered in matching Brown and Dark Green Brazilian leather. The floor was covered in matching brown plush carpeting. The deck lid pivots on aluminum hinges that were painted body color. The removable side panel allows access to the X2Power Premium AGM battery.
The highly detailed engine compartment of this 70' Chevelle is like a jewelry box with its gorgeous appearance. The backside of the hood and aluminum hinges was painted body color. The firewall was modified, smoothed and painted body color. The inner fenders, radiator support panel and custom cover were also painted body color. The cowl was decorated with custom vents. The car is powered by a GM Performance LS1 block built by Jeff Piper of Harvey's Automotive and Machine located in Iowa. The engine runs excellent and is estimated to have between 550-600hp. This special aluminum block was treated to the best parts such as Eagle H-Beam forged connecting rods, Race Tech forged pistons, JE rings, Comp Cam and valve springs, Comp Endure X roller lifters, Shaft rockers, DM Performance main griddle, Dart Pro 1 aluminum heads, ARP studs, Holley oil pan, Melling high pressure oil pump and custom polished aluminum intake system. It has a Holley Terminator X Max EFI fuel management system. The engine was dressed with Billet Specialties LT Modular ribbed valve covers and Tru-Trac serpentine system including the air conditioning compressor. It's equipped with a Power Master alternator, Detroit Speed wiper motor and billet clutch reservoir. The engine is cooled by a black painted Wizard aluminum radiator with dual electric SPAL fans and Maradyne wiring. The engine breathes through ceramic long tube headers and a 3” polished H-pipe exhaust system with Borla Pro XS mufflers and custom oval tips. The engine is coupled to a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission with McLeod Racing twin-disc hydraulic clutch. The power is transferred to the Moser full floating 9” True-Trac POSI rear end with 31-spline axles, billet hubs and 3.70 gears.
The highly detailed undercarriage of this 70' Chevelle is extremely well organized throughout. The floors were finished in a black textured paint for durability. The rear inner fenders were modified to accommodate the black Schwartz Performance Chassis. Some of the custom features include power rack and pinion steering, upper and lower tubular control arms, sway bars, Ride Tech adjustable coil overs, 4-link rear setup and custom stainless fuel tank. The advanced braking system includes a Retrofit Innovation electric brake booster, Wilwood master cylinder, Wilwood 6-piston front calipers, Wilwood 4-piston rear calipers, Wilwood 13” drilled and slotted rotors. It's also equipped with a E-STOPP electric emergency brake.
