Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Correct 454 cubic inch LS5 V8
Original Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed
GM 12 bolt rear end
Restored F41 heavy duty suspension
Factory power steering
Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
Correct Fathom Blue paint
Correct Medium Blue interior
Factory air conditioning
Fresh, frame-off restoration
If you grew up around a set of wrenches, you know nothing screams
MUSCLE CAR louder than a Chevelle SS454. And even though the Mopar
camp does a pretty good job of representing brute force, and the
blue oval boys had their fair share of big engine glory, terms like
"LS5", "big block" and "Super Sport" are probably some of the first
sounds you remember hearing. Thankfully the significance of those
terms only grows with time and education, making cars like this
impressive LS5-equipped Chevelle all the more desirable. And
currently, decked in classic white on blue war paint, this awesome
Chevy is the product of an extensive frame-off restoration that
fostered a return to factory glory and then some. If you're looking
to own one of the world's most sought after muscle cars, this show
stopping Chevelle is fully-sorted and ready to please!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Hailing from GM's storied, and still functional, Arlington, Texas
facility, this stunning LS5 Super Sport is the beneficiary of a
high quality, frame-off restoration that's so nice it schools
factory survivors. After professional metalwork, which resulted in
a straight and solid profile, the car's panels were layered in
correct Fathom Blue basecoat, accented with Classic White rally
stripes and sealed in a thick clearcoat shell. Once that clearcoat
was allotted sufficient drying time, its surfaces were sanded and
buffed into a ripple-free finish that's literally as smooth as
glass. And today, this top dog Chevelle sits as a spectacular piece
of iconic American muscle that's detailed to better-than-new
standards.
Many enthusiasts believe the '70 Chevelle introduced a host of
excellent refinements which transformed the 'good' design of
Chevrolet's '69 model into something 'great'. At the front of this
blue barn burner you'll find a familiar crossbar grille which hangs
a fresh and prominent "SS" emblem between a small "CHEVELLE"
script, four stainless-trimmed T3s and a fresh chrome bumper. Above
that bumper, a functional cowl induction hood anchors rebuilt
hide-a-way wipers at the base of new glass that's framed by
pristine stainless trim and capped by new chrome drip rails. At the
base of those drip rails, new red and white inlayed "SS454" badges
combine with straight stainless wheel frames, traditional chrome
door handles and flashy chrome mirrors to add visual detail to the
car's liquid smooth profile. And at the back of that profile, a
second chrome bumper hangs a black Super Sport inlay between clear
brake lights, a fresh "Chevelle by Chevrolet" trunk emblem and
spotless chrome exhaust tips.
ENGINE
In 1970, if you wanted a top-of-the-line Chevelle, you had two
options. You could order an LS6 car and put up with a moody,
uncivilized big block that didn't like running accessories. Or you
could order an LS5 car and have a nicely optioned, well-rounded
performer that stomped pretty much anything on the street. Either
way you'd have an awesome ride, but the irony of the situation is:
LS5 cars are actually RARER than LS6 cars! Rolling out of the
factory with an impressive 360 horsepower and massive 500 lb./ft.
of torque, this Chevelle's correct LS5 454 is fully rebuilt and
ready for show. At the top of the big engine, a functional cowl
induction system forces wind into a single-snorkel air cleaner
that's propped on a familiar Rochester 4-barrel. At the sides of
that carburetor, mirror-like valve covers loom new Packard TV R
Suppression wires above correct heads and fully restored exhaust
manifolds. At the back of those manifolds, a traditional points
distributor stands beside a new wiper motor and a fresh power brake
booster. Opposite that brake booster, a shrouded radiator sends
water past a correct Frigidaire compressor via new GM hoses and
reproduction tower clamps. And at the side of those clamps, a
tagged Delco Energizer jolts a newly built alternator. Naturally,
the car's satin black engine bay and Chevy Orange block are
highlighted by a series of factory-accurate markings. And all of
the engine's belts, hardware and stainless lines are in the kind of
excellent, showroom-fresh condition that ensures big points and
great performance.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Naturally, the bottom of this Chevelle is just as clean and
correctly restored as its straight body panels and pristine engine
bay. The car's rust-free floors are, like its body, covered in a
nice layer of Fathom Blue basecoat. Its fully restored F41 heavy
duty suspension, which includes thicker coils, heavy duty shocks, a
larger diameter front sway bar, a standard rear sway bar, boxed
rear control arms and upper rear cross braces, appears to be in
better-than-new condition. Behind the big block motor, an original
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, which wears a correct "70 CF" ID tag
above a matching 204152 partial VIN, sends power to a correct 12
bolt rear end. At the sides of that drivetrain, a free-flowing,
true-dual exhaust system funnels charred dinos through large
mufflers and spotless chrome tips. At the sides of that exhaust,
power front disc and rear drum brakes combine with traditional
power steering to provide modern handling ability. At the sides of
those brakes, hand-painted Super Sport wheels spin great looking
F70-14 Firestone Wide Ovals around "SS" branded center caps. And
while this Chevy's specs sound pretty straight forward, the quality
of its rebuild is simply remarkable!
INTERIOR
Featuring a host of new components, and decked in what is arguably
one of the coolest colors offered for the 1970 model year, this
Chevelle's correctly restored GM code 762 Medium Blue interior is
both inviting and unique. Its slick bucket and bench combo, which
used to be strictly bench, is firm to the touch and shows no signs
of wear at all. In front of those seats, a straight and crack-free
dash hangs deluxe Chevelle gauges behind factory AC controls and a
correct Delco radio. Below that dash, a stainless-trimmed console
anchors a traditional horseshoe shifter above clean blue carpet and
thick rubber floor mats. At the sides of that carpet, pick-free
door panels center spotless stainless trim and prerequisite "SS"
emblems on bright chrome handles and pliable blue armrests. In
front of the driver, a reproduction GM Rally wheel utilizes a
tilting factory column to keep everything pointed straight. And
behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk anchors a full-size
spare and correct jack assembly between a new mat and fresh decklid
decal.
At roughly half the cost and twice the fun of a numbers matching
piece, this killer Chevelle is the total package! With a powerful
454, an original TH400 3-speed and a first class restoration, it's
a fully-sorted classic that virtually spells the term "bragging
rights". If you're ready to add some fresh firepower to your
automotive arsenal, don't miss the chance to take home this
pristine Chevrolet legend!