When searching for a muscle car project, there are numerous important factors to consider, with the initial investment and projected future costs to get it functional among the most important. This one has a couple of price options, including offering more than $16,700, which is the current high bid, though that amount hasn’t yet met the reserve. Another possibility is to follow the buy-it-now path, setting you back $26,000, which might not be unreasonable here. This Chevelle is also a work in progress, so if you’re ready to take over, it’s located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, and can be found here on eBay.
Taking over where someone else has left off often comes with its own set of challenges, but overall, this one seems to be at a decent point to continue. The seller mentions that this cool Chevy was still running and driving when it was taken apart for repainting, and it appears the driver’s quarter has already been replaced. This same unit for the passenger side is said to be included, and with that old component already removed, installation shouldn’t be all that difficult for a skilled bodyman. Some additional smoothing will be needed on the right fender, but it doesn’t look like the exterior is all that far from being ready for a fresh coat of paint.
Although no build sheet has been located, the owner believes this one has enough telltale signs for him to believe it’s a true Super Sport, including the heavy-duty steering shaft that was standard on all big-block Chevelles in 1970. Unfortunately, the 396/402 cubic-inch engine is reported to be from a 1972 Chevelle, so keeping this one numbers-matching is no longer a possibility. It’s also said to have originally been equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, but that’s gone too, replaced by a later 700R4 automatic. Outback is a 12-bolt positraction rear end with 3.31 gears.
The only details provided about the interior are that it’s in great shape, except for the carpeting, which needs to be replaced. Views from the inside are somewhat limited, but from what I can tell, most visible components in here appear to live up to the stated strong condition, though the radio is missing and the dashboard pad is cracked. I’m sensing several good points here and, overall, feel this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is likely in a promising state for the future owner to finish. What do you think?
Everyone thinks they have an SS, especially when they’re selling it. Without the original engine, the only way to tell if a car is an SS is:
– Build sheet
– Window sticker
– Protect-O-Plate
That is it. Anything else on the car can be added and that does not indicate it’s an SS. This car is hacked up and the seller is a dreamer at $26 large.
Doesn’t the vin tell you?
Not after 1968, with the exception of 1972 Chevelle/El Camino’s that came equipped with 454’s.
Steve R
Don’t think he is dreaming anymore..actually was under dreaming, or you were dreaming at 26k instead of 33k Large..
Now this one brings back memories. Love the familiar exterior colors, I’m sure its Forest Green not to be confused with Fathom Blue. The seller claims it is Fathom Green. Without the original drive train I would be hard pressed to give the 26 for a project as well.
As the owner of a 66ss car..I agree with the comments. Everyone will claim it’s a ss car and.add 10k to the value of the car..without the#motor…its a replacement car..good 12.5 to 15.car.as is..still needs 15k in the car to make it 26k
To bad the transmission was changed out
In 1978 when I got my license, living in Glasgow, Ky, I found one identical to this one for $750. Gas had just surpassed a buck a gallon and you couldn’t give these things away. Along with Chargers, GTO’s, 442’s and on down the line. They were all considered rattletrap, gas hogs. Dad said no, too much power, so I settled for a 66 Impala Super Sport 327. This town isn’t that far away, could this be the same car?
In 1970 I was 15 years old and working that summer in my local gas station pumping gas, washing windows and checking oil and tires. (Imagine that today!) One of my co-workers was 19 and had just bought a Triple-black SS396 Chevelle that he waxed every Saturday. It had Goodyear Polyglas GT tires and he would light them up every day he as he was leaving work. I bet he was living in his parents basement to afford that car but he sure made an impression on me!
I remember several of these cars this color. Of course then they were only a couple years old and most were still original. My favorite though was the 69 SS396 L78 that I bought a month before graduating high school. 4 speed, 4.11 rear, chambered pipe exhaust, black on black, although it had custom stripes on it and aluminum slotted wheels instead of the stock rims. Shoulda kept that one but who knew back then! Gotta agree this one is too far from original to be worth this price at this stage.
yeah, no papers no original motor or trans. real hard to tell if its real. date coded drive train not easy to find + restoration work on top buying it. you’re in deep and in the end, it could be just a malibu. real shame 70 is a good looking ride.
Agreed.
What are the chances that the seller has taken that into account and made it a low reserve?
No chance is the correct answer.
I am not trying to start a debate on production letters, but if this car was built at the leeds plant in Kansas City, and does have the L on the plate on the firewall, this very well could be a legit SS..for many within the classic car industry, when it comes to 70 Chevelles, this L stamping is as good as a build sheet, to prove a legit SS..this is the only production plant of 70 Chevelles, that has been identified as producing only 70 Chevelle SS, per research…I do have one of these cars….perhaps Steve R..could provide more insight into this topic…
From what I’ve read on other forums, the L on the trim tag of a Kansas built Chevelle is nearly a 100% predictor the car was an SS or at least a factory big block, but there were a few isolated occurrences where a verified small block car had an L. This is likely a real SS, based on what you can see in the ad, though guaranteed “proof” isn’t possible. Sometimes you’ve got to base a decision on the totality of the evidence, it’s easier to draw a correct conclusion on a non-restored car.
Steve R
A friend had a gold one with white stripes and white vinyl top he bought used in ’76. Ran great but this guy was such a perfectionist he just had to tear the motor apart to make sure all was good. It was. That’s when I learned if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I don’t think he ever learned that. Had another buddy whose motto was if it ain’t broke I’ll break it, then fix it wrong! I still feel sorry for the cars he screwed up!
I love 70 SS Chevelles I had 2 of them years ago, one was the same green as this one.
But this seller is dreaming at $26,000 if you take the 2 away you might be closer to what it’s worth.
Just another lazy seller who cannot or won’t do the work. $26,000 for this. You have to be on drugs to buy this car. The hobby was ruined more than 35 years ago by scammers, flippers looking to make a quick buck and other factors, mostly that cars were slow and boring 25 years after these were new. We bought these cars, ALL ORIGINAL, no FAKE paperwork and with ALL FACTORY PARTS, no China junk for $1,500 in the mid 1970s. That’s when I bought mine. I’m done with this hobby today, it’s all about money now.
Sold on 6/29/2026 for a high bid of $33,300, there were 43 bids from 11 bidders.
Steve R