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May 5, 2015

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Drag Racer

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So as we mentioned earlier, the Chevelle is one of the most commonly restomodded cars out there and as if to just prove our point here’s another of the same year – 1970. Most Chevy heads will tell you that the 70-71 Chevelle is considered the purest example of Chevy muscle ever made, and they made a lot of them. This example is made for pure straightline speed. Take it straight to the track and start winning pinks, or take it to the show and start collecting trophies. It’s an automatic, but don’t let that fool you. There’s plenty of power under the hood and a rollcage included in case things get sideways.

Photo credit: Mecum

– Part of the same collection since 2001
– Former ISCA show car
– Smoothed and painted frame
– Chromed engine accessories, serpentine setup, inner wheel wheels, front A-arms and sway bar
– 482 CI big block engine
– Aluminum heads
– Holley dominator carburetor
– Mallory ignition
– Turbo 400 automatic transmission
– Positraction rear end
– Hurst ratchet shifter
– Massive headers and dual exhaust
– Cowl hood with chromed hinges
– Red with Black stripes and interior
– Black bucket seat interior
– Auto Meter Monster tach and gauges
– Lightweight aluminum wheels
– Mickey Thompson tires
– Roll cage
– Trunk mounted fuel cell and battery
– Owner’s manual

Photo credit: Mecum

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