West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and beautiful example of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle fully restored as a SS 396 2 Door Hardtop Coupe with a date correct Big Block 396 4 BBL V8 engine matched to a Muncie 4 speed manual transmission, 12 Bolt rear end, in its original factory 'Shadow Gray Metallic' (Code 17) color paint with original factory option of twin 'Black' racing stripes running over the hood and rear decklid, Rally wheels, AM radio, original Black color vinyl bucket seats interior, special instrumentation, cowl induction hood, SS options, power steering and 4 wheel power disc brakes!
BLOCK: 3969854 A-8-70
HEADS: 3964291 A-19-70; A-20-70
INTAKE MANIFOLD: 3963568 A-8-70
FLYWHEEL: 3973456N 1-24-9
BELLHOUSING: ANSEN: 5004A & 5001B
HOLLEY CARB: MODEL 4150 LIST 4557 A-70
REAR AXLE: CCW031882 3:31:1
TRANSMISSION: 3925661; 4 SPEED MUNCIE M-20 MODEL 610 ($699 OPTION)
TIMING: 34 OR 36 @ 3000 RPM NO VACUUM
4 WHEEL (FRONT & REAR) DISC BRAKES
PAINT CODE 17: SHADOW GRAY METALLIC
BUCKET SEATS
SPECIAL INSTRUMENTATION
Options which would have been priced as follows by the factory include:
Soft Ray tinted Glass $36.90
Custom Deluxe Seat Belts $10.55
Strato Bucket Front Seats $121.15
4 speed Muncie transmission $699.00
Cushion Rim Steering Wheel $34.80
Power Steering $105.35
Special Instrumentation $84.30
AM Pushbutton Radio $61.10
Special Ducted Hood $147.45
SS 396 Equipment $445.55
SS396 Equipment would have included:
396 V8 engine
Dual Exhaust System
Special Domed Hood
Black Accented grille
Power Disc Brakes
Sport Wheels
Wide Oval Tires
Wheel Opening Moldings
Black Resilient Rear Bumper
Bright Engine Accents
Special Chassis Features
Astro Ventilation
Hide-away wipers
Glove compartment light
Carpeting
Front seat back latches
Front shoulder belts
Lighter
Luggage compartment mat
Head restraints
As typically happens over the years, the block was most likely previously decked by a machine shop during a rebuild and the engine assembly date and suffix codes were removed by the machining process and therefore we are unable to confirm with any certainty if this engine is original to the car or not, although as stated, it is indeed a date correct big block 396 V8 3969854 casting number for this period and year. The trim tag or data plate is also correctly riveted on the top of the cowl on the drivers side.
Also please note that 1970 was the first year that the Super Sport became an option within the Malibu line, instead of being a stand alone model, with the importance of documentation, such as a copy of the factory build sheet or a window sticker, to be considered essential to absolutely proving authenticity; and therefore as no such documentation exists for this particular example it should be considered a beautifully restored Malibu clone!
In 1970, Chevrolet introduced the ultimate powerhouse for its midsize muscle car, the LS-6 and it was voted the best muscle car of all by Car and Driver. It was also the year GM lifted its displacement ban on all its midsize muscle cars. Today, it is regarded as one of the most fearsome muscle cars of all time. GM built the car to show up Ford and Mopar and the all out performance of the LS-6 454 had the competition shuddering. The all-out performance engine of 1970 had a factory rating of 450 bhp and no other muscle car production engine had a higher rating. By 1972, the last year of these desirable models, the bhp had dropped to 270 bhp.
As 'Road Test' magazine correctly stated, "The SS package made the Chevelle worthy of notice by any serious motorist and permits the available power to be utilized with safe handling and braking". Correct SS options include round dash gauges, F41 suspension, front disc brakes, rear bumper pad, bright engine accents, dual exhausts with bright tips, black accented grille, wheel opening moldings, special domed hood, special chassis features including SS emblems on the grille, fenders, rear bumper, 17x7 Rally Wheels with raised white letter tires, steering wheel and door trim.
The 1970 Chevelle SS combined Chevrolets largest engines with its midsize car to give outrageous results. The squarer lines gave SS Chevelles the stance of a street tough.
The car's original factory color 'Shadow Gray' paint with painted Black racing stripes is in absolutely exceptional condition, as it the whole car. The Black color bucket seats interior is in great condition and the car boasts its original factory AM radio! There are no signs of any rust or accidents, obviously an always garaged and cherished driver, not an abused older muscle car, before having been fully nuts and bolts restored!
This car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool.
In summary, this is one very fine example of this highly desirable and collectible muscle car a beautifully custom restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 V8 2 Door hardtop with a big block 396 4 Barrel V8 engine example in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning condition!
An all time classic American muscle car that needs little or no introduction!
