1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375 Horse L78 Engine Code

Why This Car Is Special

We have a super nice restored 1970 Chevrolet SS 396/375 Horsepower L78 here at Skyway Classics with a real CK code monster big block engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and 12-bolt read end.

This 1970 SS is the rarest of the rare documented with the build sheet. A “Real” L78 396-375 horsepower SS that is rarer than an LS6 with only about 2200 made to the LS6 that had about 4500 made.

Still retains its original color combination. This was an early build car and could have been used in GM Marketing and Advertising promotions.

Features

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/375 Horse L78 Engine Code

Rarest Of Rare!
CK L78 stamped 396 cubic inch engine rated at 375 horsepower from the factory
Winters Foundry aluminum intake
Holley performance carb
Disc brakes
Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds
Dual exhaust
Performance spark plug wires
Factory cowl hood open air element air cleaner with chrome lid and 375 HP decal
Power steering
4-speed manual transmission
Engine bay is highly detailed
Recently given a Resto Mod Treatment
QA1 Double Adjustable Coil Overs
Lowered stance
Restored tan bucket seats with headrest
Matching rear seat
Chevrolet radio
Factory dash housing the optional U14 round gauge package
6500 redline tachometer
4-speed shifter
SS steering wheel
Matching carpet and door panels
Finished in great red paint
Cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins
Slick panels, blacked-out grille, bulging fenders
Chrome bumpers
Chevelle and SS 396 badging
18/20" polished and grey mag wheels
Wide black sidewall tires
Several advertisements are with the car
Frame enclosed Build Sheet

Mechanical

Under the hood of this 1970 Chevelle SS is its CKY L78 stamped 396 cubic inch, which would have been rated at 375 horsepower from the factory, but really put out 425 horsepower on the dyno .

It has the Winters Foundry aluminum intake, Holley performance carb, disc brakes, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds flowing back to the dual exhaust, performance spark plug wires, factory cowl hood open air element air cleaner with chrome lid and 375 HP decal, power steering, power brakes, and front disc brakes.

The L78 engine from the factory came with a hot solid-lifter cam, 11.5:1 compression, big square-port heads with upsized 2.19 intake valves, and cast aluminum high-rise intake manifolds with a Holley cfm.

The engine bay is highly detailed as is the chassis with the dual exhaust running out under the rear bumper thru chrome tips on each side, and the 4-speed manual transmission that runs to a 12-bolt rear end.

Add in and the good grip of wide black sidewall tires on 18/20" polished and grey mag wheels, a modified suspension with QA1 Double Adjustable Coil Overs, lowered stance, disc brakes, 12-bolt rear end, and you get this big block which is a true driver's machine.

Interior

The restored tan bucket seats with headrest and matching rear seat interior looks as new and everything looks correct and just like it came from the factory back in 1970.

It even has the Chevrolet radio in the great factory dash housing the optional U14 round gauge package that includes the 6500 redline tachometer, 4-speed shifter, tri-spoke SS steering wheel, matching carpet and door panels.

The result is a Chevelle SS that feels like a time piece as it is in excellent condition top to bottom.

Exterior

Our restored Chevelle is finished in great red paint flowing over the cowl induction hood with the black SS stripes and hood pins, slick panels, blacked-out grille, bulging fenders, and the hardtop profile.

The chrome bumpers, wheel arch trim, Chevelle and SS 396 badging really look great and draw people to the car at shows or even gas stations, and even the chassis looks super clean too.

Conclusion

The 1970 Chevrolet SS 396/375 Horsepower L78 here at Skyway Classics with a real CK code monster big block engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and 12-bolt read end, is a very rare and documented SS.

It is a fantastic find of a fantastic Chevrolet legend, the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78.

It just doesn't get any better than this. Call now or you will miss out on this beautiful Chevelle.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

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