Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Chevelle SS 396 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 FACTORY A/C FRAMEOFF RESTORATION

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/25/2012
Price:
$ 31000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
521
Location:
redwood falls, MN, 56283
Seller Type:
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Submodel Body Type:
SS 396 2 DR.
Engine:
396
Transmission:
AUTO
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1970 CHEVELLE SS 396 I AM OFFERING A VERY NICE 1970 SS 396 FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. THIS IS A TRUE SS CAR WITH THE ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET. IT HAS POWER STEERING, POWER DISC BRAKES, FACTORY AIR, AND FUNCTIONAL COWL INDUCTION HOOD. IT HAS UNDERGONE AN EXTENSIVE FRAME OFF RESTORATION WITH OVER 1000 DOCUMENTED HOURS OF WORK. THIS CAR HAS BEEN RESTORED TO THE BUILD SHEET SPECIFICATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FACTORY CLOCK INDASH. BOTH THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION WERE REBUILT FOR THE RESTORATION. THE CAR WAS SOLD NEW IN GEORGIA AND HAS LIVED ITS LIFE IN THE SOUTHEAST, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS, WHERE IT HAS LIVED IN WI. AND MN. IN MY GARAGE. THE CAR HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY REPAINTED TO THE ORIGINAL SHADOW GRAY COLOR WITH BLACK STRIPES AND INCLUDES A NEW VINYL TOP. MUCH TIME WAS SPENT ON THE SHEET METAL AND PAINT. THE PANELS AND GAPS ARE STRAIGHT AND TRUE. THE CAR WAS PAINTED WITH BASE AND CLEAR COAT AND WET SANDED WITH 1000,1200,1500,2000, THEN 3000 GRIT PAPER. THE BODY AND PAINT ARE SHOW QUALITY. THE BENCH SEAT INTERIOR IS ALL NEW AND ORIGINAL APPEARING. THE CAR WAS RESTORED WITH THE GOAL OF HAVING NEAR PERFECT ORIGINAL LOOKS AND A DRIVING EXPERIENCE THAT WAS AS CLOSE TO AS NEW AS POSSIBLE. THIS PERIOD CORRECT 396 BIG BLOCK RUNS SMOOTH AS IT DID NEW, IF THIS WAS A NUMBERS MATCHING CAR, IT WOULD BE VALUED AT $50K. THE COWL INDUCTION HOOD WORKS CORECTLY AS IT SHOULD. THIS CAR IS DETAILED SO HIGHLY, THE CORRECT R59 BATTERY AND DELCO BRAKE BOOSTER WERE USED. ALL SUSPENSION PARTS FROM FRONT TO BACK ON THE CHASSIS ARE BRAND NEW. THE ORIGINAL SS 14" WHEELS WERE USED WITH NEW BFG RADIALS INCLUDING THE SPARE. THE INTERIOR IS THE CORRECT BLACK VINYL AND ALL NEW. THE HEAD LINER, SEAT COVERS, DOOR COVERS, CARPET, DASH HOUSING AND PAD ARE NEW. IT STILL HAS THE CORRECT AM RADIO LIKE IT SHOULD. ALL THE GLASS WAS REPLACED, THE BUMPERS ARE RECHROMED GM, ALSO NEW HOOD HINGES, SPRINGS, WEATHER STRIPPING, AND BODY MOUNTS. THE CAR IS VERY FUN TO DRIVE AND HAS 521 MILES ON IT SINCE THE FRAME OFF RESTORATION. IT LOOKS LIKE NEW AND DRAWS LOTS OF ATTENTION EVERY WHERE YOU GO. I RECENTLY ATTENDED A CAR CRAFT IN MPLS. I DID NOT SEE ONE 1970 CHEVELLE SS THAT LOOKS ANYTHING LIKE MINE. THIS CAR HAD OVER $48,000. INVESTED IN IT FROM START TO FINISH. THIS EXTENSIVE RESTORATION TOOK OVER 18 MONTHS. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CHEVELLE, CALL TIM @ 507-430-7118 THIS CAR IS SOLD AS IS AND A $2000. NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSE. THE CAR IS LISTED LOCALLY FOR SALE AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY IN THE EVENT THE CAR IS SOLD. THIS CAR HAS A LOW RESERVE. HAPPY BIDDING.On Jul-27-12 at 10:34:30 PDT, seller added the following information: IVE ADDED 5 PICTURES OF CHASSIS AND A CURRENT PICTURE ON LOWER FRONT CORNER!! THIS CAR IS SWEET!!