Elite Dealer

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Riverhead, New York

$64,500

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Chevelle SS

Year

1971

Body Type

Coupe

Exterior Color

Orange

Interior Color

Black

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

Has Brand New Set Lightweight Fully Cnc Machined

Condition

Excellent

Description

1971 Chevelle SS Tribute For Sale

Freshly Restored With Upgrades

Amazing All Original Body Panels

Exterior Work Done By Big Power Racing

Rare Factory Burnt Orange (Code 62) Exterior

Cowl Hood

Black Rally Stripes

Completely Rebuilt 4 Bolt Main 454 Worked To A 496ci

600hp

Block Over Cleaned (No Rust, No Scale), Shot Peened, Magnafluxed & Pressure Tested

Block Was Freshly Bored And Torque Plate

Block Was Sonic Checked To Ensure Concentric Cylinder Wall Thickness

Engine Has Brand New Set Lightweight Fully Cnc Machined, Wiseco Forged Racing Pistons

Speed Pro Plasma Moly Rings

700 R4 Transmission

2800 Stall Convertor And Shift Kit By Freddie Brown Racing Transmission

Hardened Sfi Spec Flexplate

Lokar Ss Cable With Polished Aluminum Bracket

Heavy Duty Thick Wall Driveshaft

Completely Rebuilt 12 Bolt Rear

New Carrier And Heavy Duty Clutches

New 4:11 Gears

New Bearings And Seals

Perfect Launch Performance Diff Cover

The Chassis Was Prepped And Treated With Multiple Coats Of Chassis Paint

Rust Preventive Encapsulator Was Sprayed Inside The Chassis Rails

Floors And Inner Wells Also Treated With Chassis Paint And Sprayed With Eastwood Bedliner

The Underneath Looks Amazing

The Interior Is Black And All Original With Exception Of The Bench Seat Cover And Carpet

Retro-sound Radio Looks Like The Factory Radio

Am/fm/mp3/bluetooth And Mic For Hands-free

Pioneer Infinity Speakers All Around

Sun Tach And Summit Mechanical Gauges Under Dash

3.5 Monitor Under Dash For Monitoring Holly Sniper Fuel Injection System

The Interior Shows Like The Day It Was Built!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Upgraded Cam To (Howard's Cam's) Big Daddy Rattler

Hydraulic Roller Camshaft

Rods Are Pro-comp Forged Steel

Crankshaft Is An Aircraft Quality Pro-comp, Forged Steel 4.250. 1 Piece Rear Seal Crank

The Engine Is Fully Balanced On New Rmc Computer Balancer
Trim: SS Tribute
Body Style: Coupe
Doors: 2
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Options: Factory Premium Sound System

Chevrolet Chevelle SS Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1964–1972

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS is the gold standard of the American muscle car era — a mid-size platform that took on every engine Chevrolet made, from the 396 to the legendary LS6 454, and produced some of the fastest, most purpose-built factory street machines ever sold.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 4 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Chevelle SS Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Chevelle Market Overview

Based on 262 Chevrolet Chevelle listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

262

Listed Now

$62,468

Avg. Asking Price

1964–1977

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Average Range

This car: $64,500

Low: $2,500 High: $379,970

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 59% ◄

Manual 32%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 21% ◄

Good 8%

Fair 1%

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Chevrolet Chevelle SS Buyer's Guide

Mike Sullivan here. The Chevelle SS needs no introduction, but it does need honest context: this is one of the most desirable muscle cars in the market, which means it's also one of the most heavily cloned. Understanding what you're buying — and paying for — requires more homework on a Chevelle SS than on almost any other classic. Get it right, and you've got one of the great American performance machines. Get it wrong, and you've paid a premium for a base Malibu with SS emblems bolted on.

The SS package ran from 1964 through 1972 on the A-body Chevelle platform. Each year produced something meaningful, but the 1969–1972 era is where the market concentrates. The LS6 454 of 1970 is widely considered the most powerful muscle car engine ever offered in a factory car, and a correct, documented LS6 Chevelle is the holy grail for serious collectors.

What to Check Before Buying

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Trim Tag Verification — Photograph and decode the trim tag — verify SS option code is present before paying any performance premium.

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Engine Casting Numbers — Record the engine block casting number and suffix code — verify against documented 396/454 casting references.

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Broadcast Sheet — Check under the carpet for the broadcast sheet — its presence and matching content confirms factory build.

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Cowl Rust — Inspect the cowl area at the base of the windshield — rust here is structural and expensive to repair correctly.

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Lower Quarter Panels — Probe lower rear quarters behind the wheels — probe with a pick, not just visual inspection.

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Trunk Floor — Check the trunk floor for rust perforation, especially around the spare tire well.

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Front Subframe — Inspect the perimeter front subframe for cracks at body mount points.

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Muncie Transmission (4-speed) — Test all gears — synchronizer wear causes rough shifts and is a $1,500–$2,500 rebuild.

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Hood Tachometer (if equipped) — Verify the hood tach is original and functioning — reproductions exist and an original adds value.

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Documentation Package — Request title history, any available service records, and original window sticker if available — all add value.

Common Issues

Clone cars misrepresented as factory SS models — documentation verification is essential. Cowl area rust (where the windshield meets the hood) is a structural repair on the A-body platform. Lower rear quarter panel rust behind the wheels. Trunk floor rust. Big-block 396/454 oil leaks from rear main seal. Muncie four-speed transmission gear synchronizer wear. Incorrect or incorrect-year engine and transmission combinations on restored cars.

What to Look For

The trim tag and broadcast sheet are the primary verification documents — decode these before paying any SS premium. Inspect the trim tag (located inside the driver's door or door jamb depending on year) for the SS option code. Verify engine code matches claimed displacement — 396 and 454 engine blocks have specific casting numbers that can be verified. Check the cowl area, trunk floor, and lower quarter panels for rust — these are the structural weak points on the unibody A-body. Verify the frame rails (front subframe perimeter frame) aren't cracked at the body mounts.

Price Guide

1964–1965 SS 283/327 cars: $20,000–$35,000. 1966–1967 SS 396 drivers: $28,000–$55,000. 1968–1969 SS 396 (documented): $35,000–$75,000. 1970 SS 454 LS5 (360hp, documented): $65,000–$110,000. 1970 SS 454 LS6 (450hp, documented): $150,000–$400,000+. 1971–1972 SS 454 (emissions-era): $35,000–$75,000. Base Malibus misrepresented as SS: $15,000–$40,000 — avoid without documentation.

Did You Know?

The 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 was officially the most powerful American production car of the muscle car era — 450 horsepower from the factory, with actual output estimated by most engineers at 490–510 horsepower. Chevrolet understated the rating to avoid insurance surcharges. The "SS 396" badge was kept on 1970 models even after the engine grew to 402ci — Chevrolet judged that "SS 396" had better marketing cachet than "SS 402." True 1970 SS cars have 396 badges on cars with 402ci engines.

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