FRAME OFF restoration / new crate 454 HO / 4-Speed - see TEST DRIVE video

Description

Please take time to watch the TEST-DRIVE VIDEO

“Big Block / Drop Top” experience at its best

This may be the most satisfying car of this vintage that I have ever driven. It has excellent road manners and thrilling on-demand power.

According to the Chevrolet marketing department, the crate 454 “HO” installed in this Chevelle has the same 500 ft lbs of TORQUE as the legendary 1970 LS6 454. But the good news is, this new GenVI 454 HO is built to run on today’s PUMP gas and its construction is greatly advanced in its design and componentry since the now 50 year old LS6 454 made its debut.

This incredible engine was purchased directly from Chevrolet and still less than1,000 miles since its install. The invoice for the purchase of this engine comes with the car showing a list price of $6,734. Fully dressed out with the rest of the components now on it, plus the cost to install by a shop, and you would be closer to a $10,000 upgrade. A very nice upgrade indeed.

Options /well equipped Super Sport

- 454 HO / 438hp /500 ft lb TORQUE @ 3,500rpm (per GM specs)

- Muncie 4-Speed transmission

- 12-bolt Posi-track rear end with a 3.31:1 gear

- Super Sport Performance Suspension

- Power Steering

- Power Disc Brakes (front)

- Power Top

- Tilt Steering Column (….so sweet to have this option)

- Bucket Seat / Console option

- Tachometer

- AM/FM stereo radio … modern version designed for this exact application … NO cutting on original dash

Frame-OffRestoration $$$$

Needless to say, this car has had significant money, time and talent invested in it.

The cost of a frame off restoration of a convertible similarly equipped from this era can easily hit $100k. Even though the restoration on this car is right at 15 years old, it still looks fantastic from top to bottom with very little evidence of use ….. better still is the fact that the crate engine was recently installed and the transmission rebuilt at that time to insure it could handle the torque. BOTH currently have less than 1,000 miles of use.

The paint is beautiful

Code 53 Placer Gold – eye popping beautiful (& unusual)

The paint on this car is super slick with a deep wet-looking high gloss over a very straight body. While not flawless, it has little evidence of wear or exposure to the elements. Easily one of the most impressive 15 year old paint jobs I have seen and probably nicer than the majority of show “drivers” out there.

Even the undercarriage remains very impressive and the top is in excellent condition as well.

The Performance & driving experience

In one word …. WOW !!!

Everything except the clock seems to be working fine including the power top. I look for excuses to drive this car and you will too. (Comes with a new clock in the box)

It’s beautiful, comfortable, fun and can be absolutely thrilling. You can drive it old man style through the neighborhood with your grandkids and it’s a sweet well-mannered boulevard cruiser, OR you can feel the thrill of the on-demand-torque in any gear you choose, any time you choose, and, if the occasion arises, be an all out street brawler capable of taking on all challengers.

About the ENGINE

The 454 HO crate engine in this car is based on a GenVI block and features an all-forged rotating assembly for great strength and durability along with four bolt mains. It also uses a smooth hydraulic roller camshaft for excellent drivability and a broad performance range. The heads are cast iron with rectangular ports. The compression ratio is 8.75:1 and it is built to run on today’s PUMP GAS.

Google part# 12568774 to learn more about this awesome crate motor or "watch" the GM video by clicking this link.

In addition to the engine, it appears that every other mechanical component on this car was replaced or restored during the restoration, including the suspension. It has many years and many miles left on it and it’s ready for immediate enjoyment.

PRICE& a little HISTORY

First, let me get this out of the way …. this is not a documented number’s matching car (most are not). Naturally, if it were a “number’s matching 454 / 4-speed convertible” with paper documentation and in this condition, it would be close to double the price. Priced very realistically and an excellent value at this price.

The fellow I purchased this car from owns several “new car dealerships” including a Chevrolet dealership. He is also a real car guy with a nice collection of cool vintage rides and owned this beautiful Chevelle for the last 10 years prior to my purchase. This was his personal car registered in his name. He indicated that the car had already been restored approximately 5 years prior to his purchase (i.e. 15 years ago). When purchased, it had a non-number’s matching 396 that he kept in it until 2017 when the Chevrolet dealership he owned ordered and installed the new crate 454 HO now in the car (receipt for purchase of this is included with the car). He indicated that he had the Muncie 4-speed transmission rebuilt prior to installing the 454 to insure it was torque monster ready. He said that the motor and transmission had less than 500 miles at the time he sold it to me. I have driven it less than 200 miles, so it still has less than 1,000 miles since being installed (motor & tranny). At the time of this description the odometer shows 7,791 miles, however actual miles are unknown and the car is over 25 years old so the State of Texas requires that I transfer the car showing miles as exempt.

FINANCING&SHIPPING

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Terms & Conditions & all the Legal stuff

Do NOT purchase/ make an offer / or bid until you read everything below.

NOTE:You are purchasing this car through a licensed and bonded Texas Dealer. Accordinglyall transactions will be properly and legally documented.

All buyers “outside” of the State of Texas are required to pay a .002408% Vehicle Inventory Tax,plus a $150 Documentary Fee. …. No exceptions

TEXAS buyers will have to pay 6.25% Texas State “sales tax” AND license registration fees, as well as a dealer inventory tax of.002408% and a$150 documentary fee. Out of state buyers are responsible for taxes in their own states.

Although my eBay experiences have been very positive, I am aware that much goes on within the eBay community that is not positive and therefore requires direct language.

Any purchase, offer or bid is a legal acknowledgement and agreement on your part to be bound by the Terms and Conditions put forth below and additionally specified within eBay itself.

This vehicle is soldAS IS where IS - NO WARRANTY, no exceptions.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, of any kind expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or buyers agent to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle (prior to the end of the eBay listing), and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to bid or offer based upon that judgment solely.

There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" vehicle...especially when dealing with vintage vehicles. This is not a new vehicle; it is decades old.Even a restored or partially restored vehicle can and will have flaws and normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage.This vehicle may have minor dings, scratches (or, other imperfections) and indications of wear and use because it has been used. It may have existing or future mechanical issues.

Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. These services are listed on the internet and can be found in most collector car magazine publications. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed. Any and all inspections must occur PRIOR to the end of this eBay listing.

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PAYMENT TERMS

Have FUNDS ready PRIOR to bidding or making an offer. Full payment must be received within five (7) business days of the end of auction/sale unless I agree in writing to alternative terms.

WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US buyers and required for all buyers “outside” the United States.

Cashier’s check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but in ALL cases this vehicle and its title will NOT be released until complete payment is received and all funds have irrevocably cleared BOTH Banks. If paying by Bank Cashiers Check, I must receive an e-mail “copy” of any Bank Cashiers Check in ADVANCE along with your “internal bank contact information” for my confirmation of your Bank Check by my Bank. Bank Cashiers checks MUST BE classified by my bank as having irrevocably cleared both Banks prior to my release of vehicle and title.

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