Custom '70 Chevy Chevelle Hides a Big Surprise Under the Hood, Would You Buy It?

No one knows for sure what their future proposals will be, which makes Ford the only company to still have such a model in their portfolio. The latest-gen Mustang builds on the immense success of its predecessor and continues the tradition by featuring both the V8 firepower and the four-pot EcoBoost.

But that wasn't always the case, as there was a time when there were numerous muscle cars on sale at dealers all over the nation. The Chevrolet Chevelle was made during that era, with the first-gen coming out at the bowtie brand's factories all over the country (and not only) in 1964. Four years later, it was replaced by the second-gen, and in 1973, the third one came out and remained in production until 1977, when the nameplate was dropped altogether.

Most muscle car fans probably have a favorite Chevy Chevelle, and if the second generation is the one that gets your heart racing, then you may want to take a closer look at the pictured copy. Right off the bat, we can tell that it is a customized example that retains the iconic styling, mixing the usual chrome elements with a pair of white racing stripes adorning the black body.

The 20-inch wheels were a necessary asset to fit a modern braking system with cross-drilled rotors, which is what keeps the engine in check. The mill is a modified LS2, a small-block V8 with numerous upgrades, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. A custom suspension helps improve the driving credentials of this old-timer, which came to life in 1970 and was fully restored, hence the shiny look inside and out.

Speaking of the interior, it is mostly burgundy, so you will have to be fond of this color if you plan on making it yours. And you probably are, as it works perfectly with the black exterior and the occasional shiny accents. There are some modern touches on the inside, too, like the extra gauge mounted below the dashboard on the driver's side. As for the air-con, it appears to be the original unit.

The Mecum listing doesn't reveal much about this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, which is going under the hammer in a few days. The classic car is advertised for the Kansas City auction, which will be hosted between November 30 and December 2, and judging by the looks of it, it should fetch a very nice sum. But if you were shopping for such a ride, how much would you be willing to pay for it?