1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 454 Sport Coupe Tribute

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (Super Sport) is one of the most iconic American muscle cars of its era, representing the peak of GM’s performance engineering. Introduced as part of the second-generation Chevelle lineup, the SS 454 variant stood out with aggressive styling, a cowl-induction hood, and bold SS badging. It was available with several powerful engine options, most notably the LS6 454-cubic-inch V8, which produced a factory-rated 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque — making it one of the most powerful production engines of the time. 

The car featured heavy-duty suspension, power front disc brakes, and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, all tailored for high-performance driving. Buyers could also opt for bucket seats, rally wheels, and a sport steering wheel, enhancing both comfort and style. 

The 1970 model year marked the pinnacle of the Chevelle SS’s performance before tightening emissions regulations and rising insurance costs began to curb the muscle car era. Today, the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, revered for its raw power, classic design, and status as a symbol of American automotive muscle, and this tribute celebrates one of the elite performance cars of the era.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Cranberry Red (75) paint with black SS Rally Stripes over black vinyl upholstery 

• 454 cu-in big-block V8 engine 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (136370A162614) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 36 – Chevelle Malibu series 

  • 37 – 2-door sport coupe 

  • 0 – 1970 model year 

  • A – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 162614 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Cowl induction hood with pins 

• Heavy-duty suspension  

• GM 12-Bolt rear end, gear ratio unknown

• Distinctive SS badging and blacked-out grille 

• Steel wheels with chrome rim rings and Chevrolet Motor Division hubs 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A 235/60R15 tires 

• Power steering

• Headers

• Black leather-wrapped GT Grant steering wheel 

• 120-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer 

• AM radio 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips 

• Pitting and scratches on door handles 

• Driver’s front wheel has curb rash 

• Wear on hubs

• Clock is inoperable 

• Radio is missing a knob 

• Rear speakers are not connected 

Ownership History

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve vehicles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.