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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CAR SEND ME YOUR TEL# AND ILL CALL YOU.
WILL NOT RESPOND TO “IS THIS STILL AVAILABLE” AND REQUESTS TO SEND YOU A “CODE” WILL BE IGNOREDIf you are in the market for a ’70 Chevelle SS396 project that stands head and shoulders above the rest you’d be hard pressed to find a better example than this one.
This is a great example of a very rare and desirable investment grade classic car. It’s a fairly complete, Autumn Gold, black vinyl top and black interior 1970 Chevelle SS 396 4 speed, bucket seat, console, power disc brakes and AC car with its original build sheet and vin matching stamp on frame.
Engine is a ’66 396. Block is standard bore. Also has a correct for 1970 fully rebuilt 660 case M21 4 speed transmission, 621 bellhousing and original Muncie shifter with all the rods. 12 bolt rear end with 3:31 posi. There is a good chance the original eng and trans are still in Mexico but I am not going thru cartel country to get it. I can put you in touch with the widower that may have it if you are brave enuff to go down there.
The car spent most of its life in dry southern Mexico and was just recently repatriated to the US when we found it. Rust was not an issue on this car but we did put quarters on it due to a slight amount of rust at the rear lowers on both sides from dirt accumulation between quarter and drop offs. The hood, deck lid and rear valance are new AMD pieces. The doors and fenders are original to the car and are nice. The interior floor pans, trunk floor, firewall, roof and entire rest of body are all original and rust free. The body was separated from the frame and both frame and body were blasted thoroughly. The body was sprayed in 2 coats of epoxy primer, floors re-seam sealed and is ready for final blocking and paint. The frame, upper and lower control arms and front and rear sway bars were powder coated in the correct black finish.
All the hard work has already been done to this car. The frame has been completely restored with all new suspension bushings and ball joints front and rear, new disc brake rotors and calipers, all new stainless steel fuel and brake lines, new brake hoses and new body biscuits installed. The rear brakes still need to be built out but I have all the original hardware. The 12 bolt rear end was also blasted, primed and painted as were the rear upper and lower (fully boxed) control arms. The 14” SS wheels were also blasted and restored using the correct colors with new center caps.
Interior has the correct front seats and the original rear seats, dash, ect. But will all need redone.
Both front and rear bumpers are new.I have almost every piece of chrome trim, most of the AC stuff, original SS door panels and practically every part needed to restore this car. See the pic with all the parts on the ground. If you don’t see it I don’t have it.
Cars like this dont come up very often anymore. Don’t let this be the car you wish you had bought when you had the chance.
VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY APPT ONLY. I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLES CONDITION TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY BUT THERE IN NO ACCOUNTING FOR INDIVIDUAL TASTE. I URGE YOU TO INSPECT CAR OR SEND SOMEONE TO ACT AS YOUR AGENT.
FINE PRINT: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made to account for any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid solely based upon that judgment. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
FAQs
The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of America's most popular nameplates in 1970, moving a whopping 443,659 units. And only 4,475 of them left the assembly line with the 450-horsepower 454-cubic-inch (7.4-liter) V8, making the SS 454 LS6 among the rarest and most desirable Chevelles.
How much horsepower does a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 have? ›
The base engine in the '70 Chevelle was a straight-six unit making 155 horsepower. The next engine up was a 307 cid V8 making 200 hp. Buyers could also get the SS 396, which wasn't actually 396. It was actually a 402 cu in engine, putting out either 350 or 375 hp.
How much did a 1970 Chevelle SS cost brand new? ›
Detailing
| Vehicle: | 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 |
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| Years Produced: | 1970 |
| Number Produced: | 4,475 |
| Original List Price: | $3,486 |
| SCM Valuation: | $125,000–$150,000 |
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Vehicle Valuation Analysis
| Bodystyles | Median Sale |
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| Six Cyl Sedan | $8,500 |
| V8 Sedan | $54,300 |
| V8 Six Cyl Station Wagon | $71,500 |
| V8 Sport Coupe | $40,700 |
7 more rowsWhat Is the Rarest Chevelle? One of the rarest and most sought-after Chevelles is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible. In 1970, Chevrolet produced only 20 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertibles. These cars were equipped with the potent LS6 engine, making them incredibly powerful and desirable among collectors.
Which Chevelle SS is the best? ›
“The 363 or 454 cars from 1970 are the best to buy in terms of value,” he says. “In the second generation, the '69 and '71 years are the next most sought after. The '72s are probably at the bottom of the list, along with '68, which makes those the ones to target if you're on a tighter budget.”
How many miles per gallon does a 1970 Chevelle SS 396 get? ›
Based on data from 27 vehicles, 226 fuel-ups and 26,511 miles of driving, the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle gets a combined Avg MPG of 9.26 with a 0.37 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 13 outliers (5.44%) removed.
What engines were available in the 1970 Chevelle SS? ›
Engine choices ranged from the standard 155-horsepower (116 kW) six-cylinder and a 200-horsepower (149 kW), 307 cu in (5.0 L) V8 as well as one of two 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8s and a pair of 402 cu in (6.6 L) engines. RPO Z25 SS equipment option included one of these 402 cid engines, but was still marketed as a 396.
How many 1970 Chevelle SS 454 were made? ›
We know from the Tonawanda, NY, engine-plant data that 4,475 LS6 engines were manufactured in 1970; only Chevelles used them that year. (The Corvette got the LS6 in 1971.)
What was the most popular color of the 1970 Chevelle SS? ›
When the '70 Chevelle hit dealer showrooms in the fall of '69, buyers had their choice of 15 different paint choices to go with five different vinyl-top color options. Probably the most popular hue was Cranberry Red, followed by Forest Green and Cortez Silver.
With the base 350 cid V8 engine and optional 396 cid big block having been offered in earlier models, the 1970 Chevelle SS benefitted from a change in GM corporate policy that would now allow the Divisions to install engines larger than 400 cid in their mid-sized cars.
How much is a 1970 Chevelle LS6 worth? ›
Collectors around the world recognize that the 1970 Chevelle LS6 is an investment grade collectors item not to be missed. This year, numerous examples have been sold of similar cars for $220,000, $220,000 and $330,000. Our Chevelle will compare favorably with any of these three comparable sales.
How can you tell if a 1970 Chevelle is a true SS? ›
It must be noted that options such as front power disc brakes; SS-style, round-gauge dash; 12-bolt rear end; RPO M40 (if originally equipped with automatic transmission); and RPO F41 suspensiondo notprove a 1970 Chevelle to be an original SS model, but evidence to support that all of these options were originally ...
What is the most sought after muscle car? ›
But using cost or purchased at auction(where many Muscle cars wind up) we will go that way. So that said it would be a 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000, sold for $13,750,000. Now according to Howstuffworks they say that the Oldsmobile 442 from 1971 is the”most sought after.
How fast can a 1970 Chevelle SS go? ›
Performance
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s |
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| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 215 kph (134 mph) |
I'm obviously talking about an SS 454 LS6, the holy grail of the 1970 Chevelle lineup. A super-rare convertible version, this white LS6 went under the hammer for exactly $600,000 ($660,000 including fees), exceeding the previous record by $28,000.
Did the 1970 Chevelle SS come with a 396? ›
With the base 350 cid V8 engine and optional 396 cid big block having been offered in earlier models, the 1970 Chevelle SS benefitted from a change in GM corporate policy that would now allow the Divisions to install engines larger than 400 cid in their mid-sized cars.
How many 1970 Chevelle SS wagons were made? ›
Chevrolet built 40,612 Chevelle wagons in 1970, out of a total over 160,000 total wagons for the model year. Of those, only 2200 were 8-cylinder Concours Estate wagons like the one pictured here.
