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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Riverhead, New York

$81,970 $96,970

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Chevelle SS

Year

1970

Exterior Color

Turquoise

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

396 Big Block

Condition

Excellent

Description

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport, Period-Correct Big-Block, Rare One-Year Color, Modern 5-Speed Performance with Build Sheet! This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport represents an ideal blend of classic muscle car authenticity and thoughtfully integrated modern drivability upgrades. Finished in its correct Code 34 Misty Turquoise, this is a highly desirable one-year-only GM color that immediately sets this car apart. The paint presents at a very high level, with excellent panel alignment, fit, and finish throughout, reflecting careful craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Under the hood sits a period-correct 396 cubic inch big-block V8, delivering the torque, sound, and presence that define a true Super Sport. Supporting documentation includes the original build sheet, further strengthening the car's authenticity and collectability. Power is routed through a brand-new Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, providing crisp shifts and a modern overdrive gear that makes highway cruising effortless.

The drivetrain has fewer than 500 miles since installation. All supporting components were addressed at the same time, including a new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, and pilot bearing, along with a recently machined and balanced driveshaft. The result is a smooth, confident driving experience.

The car rides on correct-style 15-inch SS wheels fitted with BFGoodrich radial tires, preserving a factory-correct appearance while enhancing road manners and a proper stance. Comfort and usability were clearly priorities. This Super Sport is equipped with factory air conditioning, supported by a new radiator, new heater core, and a recent blower motor.

A fresh steering gearbox delivers tight, responsive steering, while the sport-tuned exhaust provides a strong, authoritative tone without being excessive. Inside, the Chevelle features a fresh dashboard with new gauges and a new climate control panel, creating a clean, well-sorted interior environment. A Bluetooth-enabled stereo with new speakers adds modern convenience while maintaining the classic feel.

This is a very clean, nicely sorted Super Sport that runs and drives excellent. It offers the visual appeal, documentation, and character collectors value, paired with upgrades that make it enjoyable and confidence-inspiring on the road. Vehicle Highlights: • 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport • Period-correct 396 cubic inch big-block V8 • Original build sheet included • Correct Code 34 Misty Turquoise paint, one-year-only GM color • High-level paint with excellent fit, finish, and panel alignment • Brand-new Tremec 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive • Less than 500 miles on transmission and drivetrain components • New clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and pilot bearing • Recently machined and balanced driveshaft • Factory air conditioning • New radiator and heater core • Recent blower motor for A/C system • Fresh steering gearbox for tight, solid steering • Sport-tuned exhaust system • Correct-style 15-inch SS wheels • BFGoodrich radial tires • Fresh dashboard with new gauges • New climate control panel • Bluetooth stereo with new speakers • Runs and drives excellent While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles.

That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle. Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing.

Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time.

If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information.

Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Build Sheet, 396 Big Block, Tremec 5 Speed Manual
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline

Chevrolet Chevelle SS Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
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

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 — Above Average
This car: $81,970
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

Trim Tag Verification — Photograph and decode the trim tag — verify SS option code is present before paying any performance premium.
Engine Casting Numbers — Record the engine block casting number and suffix code — verify against documented 396/454 casting references.
Broadcast Sheet — Check under the carpet for the broadcast sheet — its presence and matching content confirms factory build.
Cowl Rust — Inspect the cowl area at the base of the windshield — rust here is structural and expensive to repair correctly.
Lower Quarter Panels — Probe lower rear quarters behind the wheels — probe with a pick, not just visual inspection.
Trunk Floor — Check the trunk floor for rust perforation, especially around the spare tire well.
Front Subframe — Inspect the perimeter front subframe for cracks at body mount points.
Muncie Transmission (4-speed) — Test all gears — synchronizer wear causes rough shifts and is a $1,500–$2,500 rebuild.
Hood Tachometer (if equipped) — Verify the hood tach is original and functioning — reproductions exist and an original adds value.
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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