For sale in our Chicago showroom is one amazing 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454. Hold onto your hats ladies and gentleman as you are sure to be impressed by this El Camino and the quality of the build and restoration. This perfect blend of car and truck is sure to impress even the most particular of car gurus.
To start with this car has had a full frame-off restoration completed in 2007 and shows remarkably well having traveled only 2,527 miles since being completed. This car has never seen rain since the restoration. This car is very impressive and took second place in the Elkart Lake 2007 Road and Track Councours. Even though this car is stunning to look at from any angle it's not all show - there is plenty of go. Please read below:
Parked under that gleaming black cowl-induction hood with red stripe is a fresh 454 High Output 425 horsepower V8 with 500 lbs. ft of torque. Mated to this awesome big block is a Tremec 5 Speed transmission that you will enjoy shifting as you get this up to highway speeds without hesitation. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a Moser 12 Bolt rear axle with 3:73 Gears. The suspension is a new Hotchkis with front and rear sway pars, 2" lowering springs, Bilstein shocks and rear boxed arms. The Be Cool radiator keeps this baby cool and never runs over 180 degrees even on the hottest days. An MSD ignition, Auto Meter guages and Polyurathane suspension components and remote oil filter with braided lines have also been added to round out the impressive amount of work and detail this car has received.
Located in our Chicago showroom, this 1970 Chevrolet El Camino 454 SS can be seen including an HD video and pictures at www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For additional information please call (708) 444-4488 or email chicago@gatewayclassiccars.com.