This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396 sport coupe underwent a body-off refurbishment in the early 2000s with work that included metal repair prior to a repaint in blue with white stripes. It is powered by a replacement 402ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes black upholstery, a cowl-induction hood, 15″ Super Sport wheels, front disc brakes, a Kenwood stereo, and a center console as well as an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley Demon carburetor, and Hooker exhaust headers. This Chevelle SS 396 was acquired by the seller in 2023 and is now offered with it’s Protect-O-Plate, refurbishment records, owner’s literature, a battery maintainer, and a clean Arizona title.
The body was removed from the frame, the quarter panels, door panels, and fenders were replaced, and the car was refinished in blue with white stripes during the refurbishment completed in 2003. Details include a cowl induction hood, SS badging, dual side mirrors.
The 15″ Super Sport wheels are mounted with 235/60 front and 245/60 rear Cooper Cobra white-letter tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The seller reports that Hotchkis rear suspension components have been installed.
The front bucket and rear bench seats are upholstered in black vinyl, and interior appointments include a center console, a Hurst shifter, a cabin heater, and shoulder belts. The AM radio is not functional, while a Kenwood CD stereo is mounted below the dash and connected to an Infinity amplifier. The rubber pad on the clutch pedal is missing.
The two-spoke steering wheel wears an aftermarket wrap and is mounted to a tilting column. Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and an analog clock in addition to readouts for amperage, fuel level, and coolant temperature. Three Sunpro Sport gauges are mounted below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 69k miles, approximately 150 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The car is equipped with a replacement 402ci V8 topped with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and a Holley Demon four-barrel carburetor. The four-core radiator was rebuilt, and the fuel pump, water pump, and battery were replaced in 2024 according to the seller. Additional equipment includes an aftermarket camshaft and Hooker exhaust headers.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear end with a 3.31:1 Positraction differential.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- ST 70-13637 – 1970 Chevelle Malibu two-door sport coupe
- KAN631697 – Kansas City, Missouri assembly, production sequence
- TR 756 – Black vinyl interior trim w/Strato-bucket front seats
- PNT 28 – Fathom Blue paint
- 01D – Fourth week of January production date
