1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. The “Super Sport” versions were produced through the 1973 model year, and Lagunas from 1973 through 1976.
The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model through 1972 and completely replaced the Chevelle nameplate starting with the redesigned and downsized 1978 model year.
For 1970, the Malibu was initially the only series of Chevelle offered, aside from the SS-396 and new SS-454, as the low-line 300 and 300 Deluxe models were discontinued for the American market, For 1970, New grilles, rear decks with taillights moved into the bumper and revised Sport Coupe roof-line highlighted this year’s changes. The standard six-cylinder engine was punched up from 230 cu in to 250 cu in and 155 hp, while the same assortment of V8s carried over with the addition of a 330 hp, 400 cu in V8 on non-SS Chevelles. At mid-year, the Malibu was rejoined by lower-line Chevelle models that were simply called the base Chevelle in both four-door sedans and two-door hardtops.
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu perfectly demonstrates the coke-bottle styling that was incorporated for that model year. Heavily Customized, this second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle SS could just be the performance muscle car you’ve been looking for. And with a host of tastefully chosen modifications, its classic value likely remains high.
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is finished in black over red and powered by a 454ci V8 paired with a Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include an eight-stack Hilborn fuel injection system, a FAST ECU, a March serpentine drive system, power steering, a hydroboost brake system, and Baer four-wheel disc brakes as well as staggered Boss wheels, redline tires, Air Ride Technologies air suspension, and a dual exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers and cutouts.
The cabin features front and rear bolstered bucket seats upholstered in red leather joined by a matching dashboard, headliner, rear package tray, door panels, and carpets. A custom leather-wrapped full-length center console is installed that houses an air suspension display and controller. Equipment includes crank windows, cup holders, polished door sills, billet door hardware. The trunk is custom upholstered to match the interior and features stainless trim accents. The Billet Specialties steering wheel is mounted to an Ididit column and frames a tachometer, 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges.
The identity of the people who paid the high 6-digit sum for this build has not been revealed, so there’s no way of telling if someone will properly enjoy the car on the road, or hang on to it until its value goes up a bit, then try to re-sell it.
