Vehicle Description
You'd think people would get tired of Chevelle SS coupes, but the
fact is, these are flat-out AWESOME cars in almost every way.
There's a reason they sell so quickly, and this beautiful 1971
Chevrolet Chevelle SS with a sweet running small block is an
excellent example of why.
The great thing about Chevelles is that they evolved, so each year
looked a little different from the year before, but the intrinsic
goodness of the car never varied. Personally, I prefer the
single-headlight '71 over the quad headlight '70 models, and this
car has all the right pieces to make it a crowd-pleaser at the next
cruise night. It wears a correct coat of code 26 Dark Blue Metallic
paint, which was a rather rare color in 1971, and it combines with
bodywork good enough to wear the dark paint without any excuses. It
also wears proper SS stripes, black this time instead of the usual
white, and they've been buried under the clear for a seamless look.
The blacked-out SS grille looks fantastic and bright pieces like
the bumper and fender trim add some contrast. Hood pins, a cowl
induction hood, SS badges, tinted windows, and two big exhaust
pipes out back do their part to ensure that nobody mistakes this
for your average grocery-getter.
The interior was done right, too, complete with proper seat covers
on the bench seats, options like factory A/C, and a no-nonsense
look that suggests this sucker was built for combat. Like the
exterior, the trim is nicely done and looks correct, from the
tight-fitting seat covers to the door panels that still look new.
It shows very little wear, mostly because this GM vinyl wears like
granite, but also because someone has been careful with it. A
modern AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit lives in the original slot
in the dash, and it was obviously made for this application because
no cutting was required. The gauges, including a factory tach, are
a bit faded but still look great and and the steering wheel is a
correct 2-spoke unit that probably dates to 1972 and is due for an
upgrade. The trunk tells the story of the car's overall condition
with ultra-clean floors and a full-sized spare tire with a correct
cover, plus a factory jack assembly.
Technically, this could be called an SS350, and it is indeed a
small block under the hood, with a date code correct engine that
could possibly be the car's original. The suffix code CJK decodes
to a 1971 350 cubic inch V8 LT-1 with 330HP. This potent V8 moves
the big A-body with ease and features some smart upgrades like a
Holley 4-barrel carburetor and Contender intake manifold to really
let the small block breathe. A few chrome pieces, including the air
cleaner and valve covers, help it stand out in the all-black engine
bay, while the rest appears fairly stock, including the cast iron
exhaust manifolds that control noise and heat. A TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission powers a 12-bolt rear, which also features a
set of new shocks to upgrade the handling. The chassis is clean,
the exhaust system sounds right, and classic Rally wheels wearing
225/70/15 BFG radials are a classic look that never fails.
So while you'd think that everyone who wants a Chevelle SS already
has one, that's just not the case. With all the right options and
bulletproof mechanicals, this is a Chevelle that can truly be
enjoyed every day. Call today!
