- Seller: Don K (Contact)
- Location: Chandler, Arizona
- Mileage: 1,000 Shown
- Chassis #: 136371R199150
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: N/A
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
If you’ve been searching for a Chevelle SS project that hasn’t spent decades exposed to the elements, this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive and located in Chandler, Arizona, this SS has reportedly been in storage for roughly 30 years, always covered and kept inside a garage. That type of long-term protected storage is exactly what enthusiasts hope to find in a project car. The seller states that the car has been tucked away for three decades, suggesting it has avoided the harsh sun, moisture, and curbside deterioration that many project cars experience. While it will naturally need work to return to the road, the foundation of a garage-kept car can make a world of difference for the next owner’s restoration experience.
Per the listing, the Chevelle no longer has an engine installed, but it does come with a 4-speed transmission, which is a major plus for enthusiasts who want to build a more engaging driver. The mileage is listed as 1,000, which may reflect the odometer reading rather than the total mileage. The car is being sold with a clean title, providing peace of mind for the next owner when it comes time to register, restore, or sell down the road. The 1971 model year remains a favorite among Chevelle fans. For many, the attraction is the styling, the stance, and, of course, the Super Sport heritage. While the new owner will need to source an engine and go through the mechanical systems after such a long hibernation, the seller’s note about consistent indoor storage is encouraging. Cars stored properly over long periods often offer a more solid starting point than those left outside or neglected.
This SS could appeal to different types of buyers: someone dreaming of building a factory-style restoration, a hobbyist with a period-correct drivetrain ready to drop in, or a hot rodder aiming for a modern powerplant with that desirable 4-speed setup. With Chevelle values continuing to hold strong—and true SS cars remaining highly desirable—this project has the potential to become a rewarding build for its next caretaker.
Finding a Chevelle SS that has been off the radar and indoors for this long isn’t something that comes up every day. If you’ve been waiting for the right foundation to start your ’71 SS project, this one might be worth a closer look. Would you restore it back to stock, or build the Chevelle of your dreams?
I’m not sure what todo with the abundance of information and photos here.
Something smells.
It’s a great price for a Chevelle in that shape..if this was about 1990 or so.
You are right, if it’s really $1,200 and it’s in the owners name you buy it, period. Worst case scenario, you part it out and triple your money.
Steve R
Put a Coyote V8 in it 😆. That’s not just being spiteful either. Barn finders are also saying to SBC or LS some old Ford but according to my research that is an option. Good luck. For 1200 dollars you can’t go wrong, although that bundle of wires hanging out of the dash gives me the heebie newbies.
If this is for real it’s a great buy. I’m not sure if it’s a real SS because the steering wheel definitely didn’t look like a SS but even if it isn’t it’s more than worth the asking price.
The steering wheel is from a later model, it takes about 2 minutes to swap out, I’d put more credence into the dash cluster. It has the right cluster and housing, they are expensive and a lot of work to swap, especially when you factor in the new wiring harness. The price seems like a typo, you could sell the factory tach cluster and dash assembly along with the bucket seat cores for more than $1,200. Of the price is accurate and the car is in the sellers name, you show up with cash and take it home, no questions asked.
Steve R
Steve R
There’s zerooooo chance this is a legit ad.
Incorrect steering wheel doesn’t bother me, but that shifter boot and location of the shifter hole is not correct for either a bench OR bucket seats. As someone else stated, that bundle of cut wires hanging from the dash tells me it’s gonna need all new wiring harnesses.
Seems like a good deal but more pictures are needed. The steering wheel is probably from a later model Chevelle or a Caprice/Impala. Yes the floor shifter looks to be off a little but it looks to have A/C controls. There needs to be more pictures. The paint looks good as if it was painted 30 years ago and then stored inside right away. Seems to good of a deal being a 1971 Chevelle owner myself.
SS Chevelle? No rust? $1,200? Not yet sold? I agree that there is something fishy about this ad.
Lovely looking car. My favourite cars have always been the 1970-71 Chevelle.
I just ain’t buyin’ anything about this. I don’t live too far from Chandler, so I believe that I will have a look-see. I completely agree with Steve R. If this thing is legit it would be the deal of the day, to say the least.
It’s asking 12000. now
Not a bad deal…however, I am sure that is 12K…..I would prefer the 70 SS Chevelle year (which I do own)…they seem to bring the BIG DOLLARS!
Thank you,JerryNY. I thought I was hallucinating when I saw everyone saying 12 hundred.I know I saw 12k. But I did a lot of hallucinating in 1971,so I wasn’t,t sure.
It appears to have a 5000 red line tach. if it’s the correct one for this car, it came with a small block.
Where are all you guys getting the $1200 asking price?
The owner is asking $12,000 or offers. Which is a little bit tree topper. The little car is worth a solid $8k. I’d have to eye ball it and check the vin numbers just to make sure it’s a solid SS.
Have fun ya’ll!
There was a typo in the ad yesterday showing a $1,200 asking price that was corrected today.
Steve R
Vin will not tell you it’s a true SS, but true SS in ANY YEAR means nothing without original drivetrain
The instrument housing or carrier is not a factory piece, the aforementioned shifter location, steering wheel, and the lack of additional photo’s and description scream clone/tribute to me. I would love to have the 200S wheels though…
Lovely looking car. My favourite Chevelle has always been the 1970-71 models, SS and otherwise. Whatever the Chevelle models, there needs to be more needle gauges and less idiot lights.
SOLD.
I’ve seen this car in person and it is/was a legit ad. The owner wants $12k and it needs a total restoration. Originally a bench seat, column shift 402cu car, was converted to a 4sp. Has rust repairs behind all four wheels and I believe it had a vinyl top originally as well. Some scrapes on the passenger side quarter and thick older paint. As the saying goes: The most expensive car starts with the cheapest project…at least for me anyway. Looks like someone will learn that lesson the hard way. All the best to them.