The real deal! This authentic Chevelle SS 454 LS-5 is #'s matching, judged, and documented with the original build sheet! Factory classic white paint, power windows, and air conditioning are all rare options that separate this classic from the rest. It's been painstakingly restored with a strong focus on originality (3 folders of receipts included). It has won multiple awards including the prestigious judged Chevy Vettefest Gold Spinner Concourse award. This investment grade heavy chevy checks all the boxes!
EXTERIOR: This is a true SS car so it's tricked out with all the goodies including blacked out tail panel, blacked out grille, 14 inch SS wheels, polished oval tail pipes, SS 454 emblems, and stripes. This one also has the very desirable, optional, functioning cowl induction hood with hood pins. The rare factory Classic white paint has been expertly applied and is very smooth and slick, I never see a white one. It has been sanded and polished to a glossy and reflective finish. Looking down the side of the body is 100% laser straight. All the panels are properly aligned, and the gaps are good. The long heavy doors close very easily and don't sag. It has a black vinyl top from the factory that is a pleasant contrast to the stark white paint as are the black racing stripes. All the glass has been replaced. All the trim has a lustrous shine and the rechromed bumpers shine like jewelry. It's equipped with SS rims that are wrapped in reproduction Goodyear Polyglass 14"" tires. It's authentic right down to the T-3 headlights.
INTERIOR: This very correct interior is clean and cool! It has power windows and air conditioning from the factory! The entire interior has been restored to showroom condition. The black vinyl bucket seats with headrests have been reupholstered, look great, and have original seat belts. The center console and shifter are original and neatly nestled in between the seats. The rear seat has also been reupholstered and has original seat belts as well. All the door panels have been replaced and are host to the very rare power window controls. The carpeting and kick panels have both been replaced. The headliner, visors, rear view mirror, dash pad, and steering wheel have all been replaced with reproductions. The gauge bezel, gauges, climate control, push button radio, and tilt column all appear to be original and look fantastic. The dome light is working.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Lift the original steel cowl induction hood and take a minute to soak it all in! The #'s matching behemoth 454 Turbo-Jet engine with 360 horsepower overwhelms the engine bay! Correct 512 casting, correct date, perfect VIN # matching stamp pad. Just like the rest of the car originality is the key in this engine bay. The original single snorkel cowl induction air cleaner is in place and the block is painted its correct Chevy Orange. Chrome valve covers dress up the bay nicely. The spark plug wires are date coded and all the hoses are correct down to the tower clamps. It is equipped with air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes from the factory. It has electronic wipers and the squirters are hooked up. The radiator looks fresh and correct just like the overflow and fill bottles. The underside of the hood is painted its correct satin black color and is complete with insulation. The fender wells and firewall have also been painted satin black and the original cowl tag is present. It also appears that the hood hinges and latch mechanism have been replaced with reproductions. This is a proper and impressive engine compartment in all respects!
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the lid and jamb are painted slick just like the body. Reproduction stickers have been added. The weatherstrip and trunk latch mechanism have been replaced. The trunk pan metal is solid and has been sprayed with a factory style spatter paint. It has a matching reproduction tire and restored SS rim with complete jack assembly and a rubber mat. The trunk currently stores the many awards this car has won.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame for a factory correct restoration. underside is immaculate with an abundance of new reproduction parts! Every steering component looks fresh and currently works well. This car is equipped from the factory with the F-41 suspension package which includes swaybars and boxed rear control arms. The front components look fantastic with new springs, shocks, ball joints, sway bar, links and bushings. Outback many parts have been replaced as well including the springs, hardware and it even has the correct reproduction spiral shocks. The rear sway bar is also in place and looks fresh. The front has disc brakes with fresh calipers, hardware, and lines. The rear has drum brakes, and the emergency brake is hooked up. It is equipped with a full Gardener reproduction dual exhaust system complete with resonators and the correct tips. The gas tank has been replaced and has a new filler neck, bands, and hardware also. Looking up at the #'s matching 454 engine it looks clean and refinished. It also has the correct starter and all the lines have been replaced. The correct Turbo 400 transmission looks rebuilt and superb with a new linkage and lines also. Correct 12 bolt rear end with positraction and 3.31 gearing lies out back. The floors are solid, rust free, and have a factory undercoating applied to them. They have been freshened up with black paint.
SERVICE: Our team of professional mechanics has completed a thorough inspection of this car and repaired or replaced the following items: adjusted the rear driver side window, adjusted the steering gearbox, replaced the dimmer switch/dash bulbs/indicator bulb/dome fuse, connect A/C controls and wires, charge the A/C system, repaired the horn contacts, replaced the wiper motor, installed a backup switch, adjusted the carburetor, and replaced the spark plugs.
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