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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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