1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe

Description

“The performance starts as you’re seated.” The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is considered by many to be one of the best-looking muscle cars ever built in Detroit, owing in part to its freshly redesigned sheet metal, which gave the car a more curvaceous and sporting appearance. The second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle offered a powerful punch to back up those good looks. How popular was the ’70 Chevelle SS? For the second year in a row it was Detroit’s most popular Muscle Car, having dethroned the pioneering Pontiac GTO in 1969. 

While the monster SS454 Chevelles grabbed all the headlines, the SS396 was by far the most popular, striking the right balance between price, performance, and insurance premiums. Known as RPO L34, this option would grant customers a glorious 396 Turbo-Jet V8 along with a slew of Super Sport performance enhancements. This SS396 Sport Coupe is an older frame-off restoration stated by the consignor to have its original number-matching engine. Take in the popular Classic White exterior with Black Sport Stripes, slip into the Black vinyl bucket seat interior, the performance is about to begin. 

Highlights 

• Older frame-off restoration with numbers-matching engine 

• CTW Code L34 396 cu-in “Big Block” V8 engine producing 350 horsepower (engine stamp matches VIN) 

• Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission 

• 3.31:1 12-bolt Positraction differential 

• Striking Classic White exterior with Black Sport Stripes 

• Super Sport (Z25) package 

• Black vinyl interior (756) with bucket seats and center console  

• Cowl Induction Hood (ZL2) with hood pins  

• The chassis number (136370R247990) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 36 – Malibu and Concours station wagon, eight-cylinder 

  • 37 – Two-door sport coupe 

  • 0 – Model year 1970 

  • R – Arlington, Texas, assembly plant 

  • 247990 – Plant serial number starting with 200001 

• The body plate for this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe decodes as:  

  • 70-13637 – 1970 V8 Malibu Sport Coupe 

  • BT – Body Assembly - Arlington, Texas 

  • 39921 – Data processing number for tracking purposes 

  • 50 – Gobi Beige paint 

  • 756 – Black vinyl interior with bucket seats and center console 

  • 05B – Body Date – May 2nd week  

• This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 2,841 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Factory AM radio 

• Power front disc brakes 

• F41 performance suspension 

• Power steering  

• 14 inch SS wheels and BFGoodrich White Letter Radial T/A tires 

• 12 bolt Posi-Traction rear-end  

• SS-style steering wheel 

• Original-style floor mats  

• Heater  

Known Imperfections 

• This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe is presented in excellent restored condition

Included 

• Spare tire and cover 

Ownership History 

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe was reportedly previously owned by former NFL star Justin Tuck. He bought it in 2006 from Klemme Classics in Idaho, where the Chevelle was restored.   

Additional Notes  

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.