70 SS 396 Numbers Match w-a/c Rare Find

RARE FIND! 1970 CHEVELLE SS396



This is the cleanest original condition chevelle SS I have seen in a very long time. The picturse may not do this car justice as it is perfect in many ways.



History;

This vehicle has a history of shows and awards. Originally from Texas, the car was restored in 1999, which consisted of mostly paint work. From there, it went to a museum in Florida for 5 years, at which point it was purchased from the museum by the previous owner. This car was also featured on the TV show �American Muscle�



Vehicle:



1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396



VIN 136370R213985



Mileage: 36023 (Original)



Exterior Color: Cranberry Red, code 75



Interior



Carpets

Factory OE, Excellent Condition



Seats

All interior trim is present and in excellent condition



Exterior



Body

This body of the Chevelle is in excellent condition. A complete, high quality refinish was done in 1999. Body is very straight, and rust free. No dings or dents, scratches or noticeable chips. No signs of prior collision damage. Cowl induction hood works flawlessly.







Moldings / Trim

All of the moldings and trim are present and in excellent condition. The wheel openings moldings are worth mentioning, being in near perfect condition.



Drivetrain

The engine is numbers matching, 396 cubic inch 350 horsepower Chevrolet V-8. Transmission is a Turbo 400, floor shifted. Engine is original, and is all stock. Exhaust manifolds and complete exhaust system has been replaced as originally equipped. Rear end is a 12 bolt positraction, with a 4.10:1 gear ratio.



Wheels

Factory Rally wheel and trim rings. Correct dated wheels. Firestone F70x14 tires.



Options

Vehicle is equipped with original am 8 track stereo, Air conditioning (converted to R-134, Blows cold), bucket seats, power disk brakes, dual exhaust, tilt steering wheel, and a rare remote controlled left outside mirror.



Summary

The 396 was available in two power options- the L-34 with 350 bhp or the rare L-78 with 375 bhp. Styling changes from 1969 included a beautiful new V grill with bold SS emblem and a cowl induction system that opened in response to engine demand. 49,800 SS 396s were sold along with 3,770 SS 454s.



Comments

1970 saw the introduction of the most powerful Chevelle SS of all time. Responding to the lifting of GM�s ban on engines larger than 400 cid

In midsize cars, Chevrolet responded by dropping in a new 454 cubic engine into its Chevelle SS. The entry level 454 was known as the LS5 and packed 360 bhp. The top engine choice was the LS6 version with 450bhp. The standard Chevelle SS 396 continued with its 402 cid engines, although the 325bhp was dropped and the 350bhp version was now standard.Optional on both the 396 and 454 was a new Cowl-induction hood, which had a rear facing flapper near the base of the windshield to feed air into the engine. The styling was new with a �vee� front end, functional hood pins, and five- spoke Rallye wheels. This was truly the pinnacle of the Chevelle SS performance.



Production

42,682 with the L34 402 V8 350bhp@5200rpm, 415lb-ft@3400rpm.



Value range

Chevelle Super Sports have a wide range in pricing. Condition 2 vehicles are plentiful, given the number produced and the popularity of the car. Values are directly proportional to the horsepower rating and overall condition. Low mileage is also a plus. A big block engine adds 50% or more to the base value of the car. Pricing starts at $3000. for a poor hardtop, to well over $100,000 of the rare 450 hp 454 LS6 engine option.



Value

The appraisal was completed in compliance with Code of Massachusetts Regulations 211 Chapter 133.05, Determination of values.



Among the factors considered in this valuation include:



· The retail book value for a motor vehicle of Like, Kind and Quality

· The price paid for the vehicle

· The value of improvements

· The actual cost to purchase an available motor vehicle of Like Kind and Quality

· Any decrease in value due to existing damage

· Current auction results and sale prices

· Personal experience of current market conditions

· A personal inspection



It was Robert E. Collins MA ADALB #9476 expert and professional opinion that this vehicle is a Condition #1 vehicle. As such he had determined on 6-29-05 that the value of this vehicle to be $68,000 (Sixty Eight Thousand Dollars)



Please call 603-731-3155 with questions. Sold as is as shown with defects known and unknown.

This item is USED

Trades ACCEPTED: Nostalgia pro-mod or top sposrtman car.

Item Location: MANCHESTER, NH Get Directions

Instructions for buyer:  Q: What makes this car so rare and one of 9?

A: I listed it as possibly 1 of 9 due the the way it was optioned out. 952 75-75 Cranberry Red 788 Red Vinyl Interior A51 Strato-Bucket Front Seats B37 Floor Mats 2 Front & 2 Rear (Missing) C60 4-Season Air Conditioning D33 Remote Control Rearview Mirror D55 Center Console D88 Sport Stripes F40 Special Frt & Rear Suspension G80 Positraction Axle M40 Turbo Hydramatic N33 Comfortilt Steering Wheel N40 Power Steering PL4 F70X14 Belted White Let Tires U63 AM Pushbutton Radio P/8 U80 Rear Seat Speaker ZL2 Cowl Induction Hood ZQ9 Performance Axle Ratio Z25 SS 396 Equipment SS 396 EQUIP--396 V8 ENGINE, DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM, SPECIAL DOMED HOOD, BLACK-ACCENTED GRILLE, POWER DISC BRAKES, SPORT WHEELS, WIDE-OVAL WHITE LETTERED TIRES, WHEEL OPENING MOLDINGS, BLACK RESILIENT REAR BUMPER, BRIGHT ENGINE ACCENTS, SPECIAL CHASSIS FEATURES THIS CAR INCLUDES ALL THESE FEATURES-ASTRO VENTALATION, HIDE-AWAY-WIPERS, GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT, CARPETING,FRONT SEAT BACK LATCHES, LIGHTER, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT, HEAD RESTRAINTS I Have a copy of the build sheet also, if you would like a copy please send me your e-mail and i will attach it for you. Hope this helps you out. I do not wish to mis-represent this or any vehicle. Please come over and inspect it for yourself. Best Regards, Ron Fournier

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