Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle SS Tribute
"Not many roads entered the Malibu area before 1929, then the state
won a court case which allowed for the construction of the Pacific
Coast Highway. Then in 1926, a small ceramic tile factory opened in
Malibu by Mary K. Rindge. This factory employed over 100 workers
and it kickstarted the Malibu economy because Malibu tile was very
valuable and sought after at the time. This tile factory paved the
way for business and Los Angeles locals to move into the Malibu
area. Wealthy Businessmen such as William Randolph Hearst bought a
large percentage of Malibu real estate and sold it after the Great
Depression, establishing the current Malibu neighborhoods we know
today." Malibu.org
For consignment, a 1970 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle showing 2,436
miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is not your
grandfather's Chevelle and our resto-modded beauty now houses a 7.0
liter LS7 and a few other modern touches to rocket this muscle car
into the 21stcentury.
Exterior
This stunner starts off with a two stage coat of Burnt Orange
Metallic augmented by charcoal SS stripes that hug the pinned and
cowled hood and the smooth decklid. They are almost perfectly color
matched to the impressive 20-inch Ferrada Forge 8 series wheels
which are wrapped in staggered, low profile meats with a mid 2019
date code. Up front, the bright bulbs have been replaced with mesh
covers to a dual intake system and the LSX logo on the grille adds
even more clues to what lurks underneath. The classic rear bumper
features unmistakable tail lights along with an SS emblem as fair
warning to red light warriors. Along with some chipped paint on the
edge of the door, there are a few other minor imperfections in the
paint including some small bubbles. Some minor gap issues are easy
to overlook and overall this car gets the green light for show
worthiness!
Interior
Clean door panels feature the standard stitched insert of black
vinyl and both present cleanly. Modern SS black leather bucket
seats look right at home in this '70 as do the updated back seats.
The updates continue with the three spoke black steering wheel
leading to a more modern dash, backlit in blue and featuring a
center digital readout. In front of the standard dash in the middle
is a Pioneer screen for the AM/FM radio with Bluetooth and an
air/fuel digital gauge. A B&M shifter rises robustly from the
center console which also features cupholders, a necessity that
wasn't a priority in 1970. SS embroidered mats cover the black
carpet on the floor, the headliner above is in excellent shape, and
the finished trunk wears carpeted panels framed in bands of
leatherette.
Drivetrain
Now for some more fun! Under the hood is the clean 7.0 liter LS7
V8, fuel injected and backed by a 6L80E 6-speed automatic
transmission sending power to the 12 bolt axle with 3.31 gears and
Positraction. Wilwood power disc brakes are the right choice here
and are equipped at all four wheels. Impressive stainless piping
leads to the headlight bezels to bring in lots of oxygen.
Undercarriage
Very clean underneath where headers lead to dual exhaust with an
X-pipe, then through glasspack mufflers before turning east and
west and exiting in front of the rear wheels. We note some oil
drops on the pan, some drift around the X-pipe, and a drop on the
rear differential. Suspension consists of coilovers in front and a
4 link with coilovers in back and all four are adjustable.
Drive-Ability
The LS lights up with a raucous roar, tame for the track, but
impressive enough for the street. We roll along on wide tires and
the coilovers help smooth imperfections on the test loop that the
35 and 40 series tires can't, thus providing a decent ride overall,
tracking straight and handling very well, and of course, the brakes
are on point! Things that don't work include the speedometer,
odometer, tachometer, horn, and the car likesto randomly shut off
at idle. All other functional items on board operate 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.
The color, stance, and powerplant make this a very attractive burnt
orange package indeed! If second gen Chevelles are cool, resto
modded 2ndgens are even cooler! This one checks all the boxes for a
good time and is your turnkey opportunity to sign up for the next
car show. If you've dreamed of buying a roller and putting in an
LS, wake up, it's been done for you. We just saved you years of
potential work, all you have to do is call the mall.
136370L137581
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
L-Van Nuys, CA Assy Plant
137581-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13637-1970 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY BL15232-Van Nuys Body #
TR 776-Metallic Medium Gold Rivar Cloth, Metallic Medium Gold
Coated Fabric
PNT 48 48-Forest Green
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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
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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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