1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS - Skyway Classics (2024)

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Why This Car Is Special

We have a super nice 1970 Chevrolet SS 454 here at Skyway Classics totally restored in 2020 with a #3999289 casting number on the block to verify it is a real 454 cubic inch monster big block engine, 12-bolt read end

It is not often that you will find a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 with those options and a black bucket seat interior that has a lot of originality too and looks as it did when it was new.

Chevelle’s are immensely popular cars and none are so much highly sought after as the 1970 model packing that big block 454 engine.

Features

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Chevy Big Block 454 cubic inch era correct engine
Aluminum intake
Performance carb
March Front Runner Pulley System
Ceramic Coated Hedman Headers
Flowmaster Mufflers
Power Steering
Power Disc Brakes
Chrome open air element air cleaner with chrome lid
Chrome big block Chevrolet valve covers
Engine block and heads painted Chevrolet orange
Performance hose coverings
The engine bay is highly detailed as is the chassis
Muncie 4-Speed transmission
12-bolt rear end
Boxed in Rear Control Arms
F-41 suspension
HD Sway Bars.
Raised white letter Goodyear Wingfoot HP tires
Factory 5-spoke SS wheels
Restored black bucket seats with headrest
Matching rear seat
Center console with the 4-speed shifter
Custom Auto Sound stereo system
Wood steering wheel
Matching black carpet and door panels
Chevelle SS 454 floor mats
Chevelle is re-painted in great dark green
Cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins
Slick panels
Blacked-out grille
Bulging fenders
The chrome bumpers, wheel arch trim, Chevelle and SS 454 badging really look great
PPG Base Coat Clear Coat Paint
Aftermarket Billet Hood Hinges
Functional Cowl Induction Flapper Hood with Hood Pins
Billet Wiper Cowl Vents
Restored 3 years ago
Over $110K spent on this Beautiful Chevelle

Mechanical

Under the hood of this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 is a real 454 cubic inch monster big block engine that makes even more horsepower than stock with an aluminum intake, performance carb, March Front Runner Pulley System, Ceramic Coated Hedman Headers with Flowmaster Mufflers, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, March Front Runner Pulley System, chrome open air element air cleaner with chrome lid, power steering, chrome big block Chevrolet valve covers, engine block and heads painted Chevrolet orang, and performance hose coverings.

The engine bay is highly detailed as is the chassis with the dual exhaust running out under the rear bumper thru chrome tips on each side, and the Muncie 4-Speed transmission that runs to a 12-bolt rear end with the boxed in Rear Control Arms, F-41 suspension, and HD Sway Bars.

Add in and the good grip of wide raised white letter Goodyear Wingfoot HP tires mounted on the factory 5-spoke SS wheels and you get this big block which is a true driver’s machine.

Interior

The restored black bucket seats with headrest and matching rear seat interior looks as new and everything looks correct and just like it came from the factory back in 1970.

It even has the matching rear seat interior, center console with the 4-speed shifter, Custom Auto Sound stereo system, Wood steering wheel, matching black carpet and door panels, and Chevelle SS 454 floor mats.

The result is a Chevelle SS that feels like a time piece as it is in excellent restored condition top to bottom.

Exterior

Our Chevelle is re-painted in great dark green paint flowing over the cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins, slick panels, blacked-out grille, bulging fenders, and the hardtop profile.

The chrome bumpers, wheel arch trim, Chevelle and SS 454 badging really look great and draw people to the car at shows or even gas stations, and even the chassis looks super clean too.

Conclusion

The restored 1970 Chevrolet SS 454 with the big block 454 Chevrolet engine,4-speed Muncie manual transmission for sale here at Skyway Classics is a fantastic find of a fantastic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454.

This Chevelle was restored 3 years ago with over $110K spent on it.

It just doesn’t get any better than this. Call now or you will miss out on this beautifully restored Chevelle.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may be incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyer’s personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS - Skyway Classics (2024)

FAQs

What is the rarest 1970 Chevelle SS? ›

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.

What is the most sought after Chevelle SS? ›

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.

How much does a 1970 Chevelle SS go for? ›

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Pricing: Low - $25,970, Average - $149,336, High - $9,999,999.

What is the rarest Chevelle ever made? ›

As far as Chevelles go, the 454 LS6 models are the rarest around. They were only made for one year and only 20 went into production — this car is a four leaf clover for collectors. The LS6 upgrade added 100 horsepower to the SS as an option for a total of 560 horsepower!

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 much was a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 in 1970? ›

Requiring the Z15 SS 454 option at $503.45, the $263.30 LS6 package with $221.80 M22 4-speed manual added $988.55 to the base Chevelle price of $2,809. All-in, an LS6 Chevelle was pushing $5,000, which was Corvette territory at the time.

How to tell if 1970 Chevelle is a real SS? ›

The most prominent physical trait of a 1970 Chevelle that can prove with absolute certainty that it was originally an SS model is the existence of evidence showing that any RPO L34, L78, LS5, or LS6 engines was the original engine.

How many 1970 Chevelle SS were made? ›

The restyled 1970 Chevelle offered the Super Sport as an option package for hardtops and convertibles. There were 49,862 SS 396 Chevelles produced in 1970 and they sold for the amazing price of $3,439 for the coupe and $3,639 for the convertible.

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 much horsepower does a stock 1970 Chevelle SS have? ›

The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower.

Did a 1970 Chevelle SS come with a bench seat? ›

I owned a '70 SS Chevelle 396 4-speed with a bench seat. So yes, many Super Sports through the years came with bench seats.

How many 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 were made? ›

Arguably known in the muscle car world as the "King of the Muscle Cars," the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 LS6 is one of the most sought-after vehicles of the era. A limited number of only 4,475 Chevelles were optioned as the SS 454 with the factory-packed LS6 upgrade.

What is the most powerful Chevelle SS? ›

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6, a holy grail of muscle cars and the only GM production car with a higher horsepower rating than the Corvette, was the most powerful Chevelle to roll off factory lines during the model's production run from 1964 through 1977.

What was the 0 to 60 time for a 1970 Chevelle SS 454? ›

Car and Driver got a 0 to 60 time of 5.8 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 14.41 seconds at 97.35 mph in this A-body cruiser. For the 1970 model year, General Motors dropped their mandate that no engine larger than 400 cubic-inches could be installed in an A-body.

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