1970 Chevrolet Malibu

1970 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle SS396 Tribute By 1970, the Muscle Car era was at its peak, and no muscle car soared higher than the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. With the base 350ci V8 engine and optional 396ci big block having been offered in earlier models, the 1970 Chevelle SS benefitted from a change in GM corporate policy that would now allow the Divisions to install engines larger than 400ci in their mid sized cars. The rarest of all 1970 Chevelle SS's were powered by the mighty 454ci big block V8. Thx to gm.com  For consignment, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 tribute with a title verified 78,602 actual miles now sporting a later model 454ci V8. This standard sport coupe has been transformed to honor one of the most iconic muscle cars in muscle car history and the paint, wheels, and interior make this a show stopping, ground stomping SS tribute.   Exterior Fathom Green covers this car beautifully with steel panels that are straight, and gaps are well minded while white painted SS wide track stripes race from front to back on this car, skipping the roof, just like the real deal. Brightwork includes stainless steel wheel well surrounds, SS chrome rimmed emblems, fantastic bumpers that hug the sides, mirrors, door handles and window trim, all looking nice. Gotta love the gently sloping rear B pillar as it meets the trunk and enhances the already muscular stance of the car, surely a feather in GM's design team's cap. Authenticity is bolstered by the 14-inch Chevrolet SS wheels and Wide Oval tires with letters out. A cowled hood is held in place with stainless hood pins and rises slightly over the flat plain. Paint, trim, glass, and light lenses are all in impeccable condition and we could not find any glaring exterior flaws.  Interior Looking mostly original, we see door panels that are nice and straight vinyl patterns in black and include the SS badge. Thin chrome metal trim rises above the armrest and also split the door panels below where it goes from ribbed design to textured black vinyl. Front buckets are covered in black vinyl as well and include headrests and both seats are in great shape. The rear bench shares the pattern and overall condition. Black loop carpeting appears like new and is covered with carpeted mats. Behind the original looking steering wheel is the SS dash with a clock, tachometer and speedometer flanked by three smaller gauges and the headlight knob to present symmetrical circles. An AM radio and vent panel is to the right housed in the same dash panel while an oil pressure gauge has been added to the front of a center console. The horseshoe shifter is like the throttle on a 747 in a factory console that's easy to read and presents in clean condition. The black headliner is high and tight, and the trunk is clean and houses a small mat for protection.    Drivetrain Another money shot with the  clean engine bay housing a 454ci orange block V8, receiving copious amounts of fossils and air through a 4-barrel carburetor. A TH350 transmission with a manual valve body in 3-speed automatic form is behind the powerful mill, and in back, a 12 bolt turns the tires with consignor stated 3.73 gears and Positraction, however the stamping code on the axle denotes a 3.31 Posi ratio. Headers are also present to begin the exhaust end of things.   Undercarriage Fantastically clean underneath with what we'd call show ready conditions. The dual exhaust runs through FlowMaster mufflers finally finding an exit via chrome tips under the bumper. Suspension here is coil springs up front with a 4 link with coil springs in back. Power brakes are onboard as front discs and rear drums.   Drive-Ability The 454 not only sounds great but eagerly moves this muscle car forward and it doesn't take three seconds to understand there's some serious power underfoot. But we have a very firm brake pedal and so braking action is marginal, causing us to keep things at a more pedestrian speed, during which the c