For Sale: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle in Portland, Oregon

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a highly desirable, numbers-matching example powered by its original 396ci L78 big-block V8 rated at 375 horsepower. The engine is backed by the original Muncie M21 heavy-duty close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission and a CKK-coded 12-bolt Posi-Traction rear axle with a 4.10:1 gear ratio. The engine block is stamped with the matching VIN (located by the oil filter), and the transmission is VIN-stamped as well. In addition, all casting numbers and date codes correspond correctly, confirming the car's authenticity. It retains its original intake manifold, closed-chamber square-port cylinder heads, and factory exhaust manifolds.

One of only 2,144 1970 Chevelle SS models equipped with the L78 396/375 horsepower engine, this example is documented with a partial build sheet that helps verify its originality. The car spent more than 17 years in storage before being rediscovered in 2001 and restored. It has accumulated just 47,000 original miles. The original engine has been professionally rebuilt and balanced to OEM specifications.

The body is all original, exceptionally straight, and rust-free, retaining its original floor pans and trunk pan. It has been refinished in its factory-correct Fathom Blue (Code 28) with white SS stripes in a modern basecoat/clearcoat finish. Fathom Blue is the car's original factory color. The undercarriage still wears its original factory undercoating, and the car will be sold with its original SS wheels.

Inside, the Chevelle features its original black vinyl bucket seat interior (trim code 756), with the exception of the carpet, front seat covers, and rear package tray. Additional factory equipment includes the center console and gauge package.