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One-Owner 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Flaunts Original Engine and Mysterious Bits

The engine lineup for the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle started with the 250ci (4.1-liter) six-cylinder unit developing 155 horsepower and then continued with a 307ci (5.0-liter) V8 sibling rated at 250 horsepower.
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Photo: eBay seller steveh991
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Those who wanted a little bit more power could choose one of the two 350ci (5.7-liter) V8 units, both with four-barrel carburetors, which produced either 250 or 300 horsepower.

The larger options for 1970 were the 402ci (6.6-liter) engines, which this time came in three different configurations with 330, 350, and 375 horsepower, respectively. The icing on the cake for this model year was the 454ci (7.4-liter) boasting 360 horsepower and exclusively offered on the RPO Z15 SS.

The SS was therefore offered with a choice of two equipment packages, namely Z25 (essentially the SS396 but this time using a 402ci engine) and the Z15 (also referred to as the SS454 and coming with the 454 monster).

The Chevelle SS (396) that we have here comes not just with one but with two separate engines, one in the car and another one as an extra. The unit under the hood is a 305ci, while the original engine, which eBay seller steveh991 says has already been rebuilt, is available separately.

The car has spent over 50 years with the same family and is currently unrestored, and you can easily tell this by simply checking out the photos. It’s pretty clear the car has been better days and the rust has obviously taken its toll, so a full restoration is the only way to go for whoever buys this Chevelle.

While it doesn’t seem to be 100 percent complete, many of the big parts are still there, and the factory air conditioning system, for example, is currently in the car, though we don’t know if it’s working.

The mileage is as mysterious as it gets, especially because the engine has already been replaced. The odometer indicates a little over 20,000 miles (32,200 km), but the seller themselves claim the actual mileage is unknown.

On the good side, this Chevelle SS appears to tick most of the boxes when it comes to a solid candidate for a potential restoration to factory specs, especially because the original engine is still around, and several netizens appear to think the same. The auction has already received more than 10 bids in just a few hours online, with the top bid right now close to $8,000.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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