Skyway Classics FL
10420 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 — Muncie 4-Speed, Frame-Off Quality Restoration, Near Show-Quality PaintWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 is widely considered the high-water mark of the American muscle car era. This was the year Chevrolet pulled out every stop — offering the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in the Chevelle for the first time, creating what many historians regard as the most potent factory muscle car package of the entire era. The base LS5 version of the 454 was rated at 360 horsepower, while the top-shelf LS6 carried an advertised 450 horsepower rating, though both figures were understood to be conservative. Road tests of the day put the 454-powered Chevelle in the mid-13-second range in the quarter mile right off the showroom floor.The VIN on this car decodes to a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle sport coupe built at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant — a facility known for producing a high volume of performance-oriented Chevelles during this period. The engine position code in the VIN confirms the big block 454 designation, consistent with the SS package.What separates this particular 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 from a tired survivor or a cut-corner project is the depth of the restoration work done within the last five years. This is not a car that has been freshened up with new carpet and a coat of paint to disguise age. The mechanical systems have been rebuilt from the ground up, the electrical system has been replaced with a complete American Auto Wire harness, the glass is new, the interior is new, and the paint and body work is at near show quality level. Underneath, the car is clean and solid, with correctly detailed components that hold up to close inspection. This is a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 that you can drive confidently and show with pride.Features List- Rebuilt 454 cubic inch big block V8, Turbo-Jet- Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, rebuilt and shifting correctly through all gears- Hurst shifter with console- Correct 12-bolt rear end with correct boxed rear control arms- F-41 performance suspension- Power front disc brakes, new all around- Power steering- Vintage air conditioning- 3-inch dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers- Correct SS wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, new- Cowl induction hood with hood pins- Factory tachometer- Complete American Auto Wire wiring harness- Custom Auto Sound stereo with Bluetooth connectivity- New glass throughout- New beige leather interior- Near show-quality blue exterior paint and bodywork- Restoration completed within the last five yearsMechanicalThe heart of this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 is, of course, the 454 cubic inch Turbo-Jet big block. The engine has been rebuilt and is ready to drive. The photos show a clean, detailed engine bay with correct 454 Turbo-Jet air cleaner decal, orange-painted block, chrome valve covers, and a chrome radiator top. This is the presentation you expect on a car at this level — functional and correct looking at the same time.Backing the 454 is a rebuilt Muncie 4-speed manual transmission topped with a Hurst shifter. The Muncie 4-speed was the transmission of choice for serious performance buyers in 1970. It is a close-ratio gearbox designed to keep the big block in its power band, and when combined with the 454, it delivers the kind of driving experience that made these cars legends. The rebuilt transmission shifts smoothly through all four gears.Out back, the car wears the correct 12-bolt rear axle assembly — the stronger of the two rear end options available on 1970 Chevelles, and the one factory-specified for big block SS cars. The rear control arms are the correct boxed units, which were part of the SS package and provided better axle location under hard acceleration. The F-41 suspension option added stiffer springs and shocks front and rear, giving the car improved handling characteristics compared to the standard Chevelle setup. Power front disc bra
| Year: | 1970 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Chevelle |
| Mileage: | 16125 |
| Exterior Color: | Blue |
| Interior Color: | Beige |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | SN3426 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | Muncie 4-speed Manual |
| Vin: | 136370B110454 |
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