Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Car-ID: XT0053
Vehicle Description
“This one is not for V8 novices”, the consignor warned. You’d think a 3.8 litre V8 was a large engine? Well, this one has more than twice its capacity! No less than a whopping 7.7 litre – or 467 cui – is what this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle boasts, turning what once was an already powerful Chevelle 396 SS into the Schwarzenegger of muscle cars. The engine – a bored-out Chevy big block from a 1978 pick-up – has been completely and carefully refurbished with plenty of new parts by Chevrolet pundit Mark Jones. The Chevelle has, according to the previous owner, undergone a thorough restoration over the past five years. All work has been documented and the receipts are available. Corrosion protection measures have been taken and the paintwork is in near-new condition. The black leatherette interior presents itself in a very clean and well-kept state. Alle axle parts, drive shafts and the differential have been expertly overhauled and worn parts have been replaced. The same can be said about the brake system. Chrome parts and window seals were also attended to during the restoration and a completely new exhaust system has been fitted. A recent classic car appraisal estimates the Chevelle’s market value at € 45,000 (condition: 2+).
The car has German registration documents, valid technical approval until 09/2016 and historic plates.
Beauty and the Beast? Here you can have both, rolled in one.
The Chevelle was a mid-sized car – by American standards – built by Chevrolet over three generations from 1963 to 1977. Although available in a variety of body styles including 2- and 4-door sedans and station wagons, it was the sporty 2-door coupe or hardtop versions that made it immensely popular, in particular with younger buyers, not least due to a competitive pricing strategy. Poised to challenge other muscle cars of its era such as the Ford Fairlane, the Chevelle became one of Chevrolet’s best selling cars of its time. There was a huge choice of engines, up to 9 ranging from a 3.8 litre straight six up to a 7.4 litre V8, and various types of manual and automatic transmissions.
A popular gimmick, available for the more upmarket SS versions of the Chevelle, was the so-called “Cowl Induction” hood, which had a flap on the bonnet that would open when the accelerator was pressed, to increase the air intake into the carburettors.
With a power output of up to 270 kW (360 hp) in stock configuration, the Chevelle was more than just adequately powered. 1970 advertising depicted a red Chevelle SS 396 bound by bull rope and stakes, with the slogan: “Other cars wish we’d keep it this way”.
Vehicle Overview
Interior Features
- Black
- Leatherette
Exterior Features
- Red
