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LOT #770 - 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU RESTO-MOD - NO RESERVE

The Chevelle is one of the most popular iconic muscle cars of the late ’60s and early ’70s, with many collectors
choosing to restore and customize them. And who could blame them – especially when the end result looks
as good as this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu? A 20th-century classic dressed in 21st-century couture, the
perfect mix of modern muscle powering classic aesthetics; this is a car that puts the pro in Pro-Touring.

Slide behind the wheel of this Chevelle Malibu and you that inspires confidence on the highway or through the
know this is something special. Much more than just sweeping mountain bends.
the thin skin of a classic Chevelle stretched over modern The Chevelle grips the tarmac thanks to a set of Michelin
componentry, this is a sharpening of the original using Pilot Sport 4S tires wrapped around custom Forgeline ZX3
the best available tools to add a new dimension to the wheels measuring 19x10 inches up front and 20x12 at the
driving experience. From the onset this Chevelle was built rear. Tucked behind the wheels are Wilwood disc brakes,
with the open road in mind. Professionally crafted and ready to provide anchor-like stopping power at all four
finished to uncompromising quality standards over a corners and keeping the healthy power of the L86 engine in
3-year timeframe, this freshly completed street machine check.
is all about the thrill of driving a classic – fast. And it’s
coming to Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural Houston Auction this Outside, the body is visually stunning, cloaked in Lexus
September 16-18, with No Reserve. Indigo Ink Pearl exterior paint. The Chevelle’s muscular
proportions are beautifully accentuated by the deep
In true muscle car fashion, the Chevelle announces its metallic finish. Fessler flush-mount glass and door panels
presence with a wicked soundtrack thanks to a set of ad to the visual flair and the metalwork presents in pristine
Borla mufflers and 2.5-inch stainless-steel exhaust system, condition, though not all the body is metal. A quick glance
alerting those nearby that this Chevy means business. at the stripes running the length of the hood and trunk
Nestled underneath that long hood is a highly modified alludes to a special material hiding in plain sight: carbon
L86 V8 displacing 6.2 liters (376ci) and upgraded with a fiber. The cowl-induction hood and decklid were supplied
Texas Speed cam, as well as ported cylinder heads. by Ultra-Carbon, adding a brilliant and modern flourish to

Ready at the right foot’s call is 457 horses ready to be the Chevelle’s exceptionally clean lines.
unleashed through a GM 8L90E 8-speed automatic Speaking of clean lines, check out the interior. A Dashworks
transmission and Ford 9-inch limited-slip rear end with custom dashboard and tilt steering column greet the driver,
3.73 gears. Feeding the hearty V8 is a Rick’s Hot Rod while passenger amenities include Restomod Air climate
Shop fuel tank and keeping temperatures in check is control, power windows and – if additional entertainment
a custom AutoRad aluminum radiator. Stand on the is ever required – a Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth and USB
accelerator and this Chevelle is more than happy to pin capability pumps the tunes through Kicker audio speakers.
you to the leather seats.
The custom Charcoal Gray leather interior is punctuated
But all this power doesn’t come without modern control, by TMI front seats trimmed with Medium Gray inserts and
for at its foundation the Chevelle rides on a Speedtech blue contrast stitching.
Performance ExtReme rail full chassis. The CNC laser-cut The collector car world may see many custom Chevelle
chassis features hand-fabricated box-style construction Malibus, but this Pro-Touring-inspired Resto-Mod stands
as well as internal gusseting for improved strength and out – not only as a recent Starbird Street Machine Top
rigidity. Additionally, the suspension was heavily reworked, Choice award-winner, but also as an exciting build ready to
with coilover and custom springs added to the front welcome Barrett-Jackson’s bidders to Houston.
and rear respectively, and a compression strut thrown in
for good measure. The result is a planted yet pliant ride – Eric Becker
For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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