Leading up to the debut of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, General Motors used prototypes to put the car and powertrain through their paces before production started, not unlike today. Often ...

However, in 1970, that motor version was no longer offered. The standard SS 396 motor was the 350-horse L34, and 51,455 copies of said powerplant were in A-body Chevrolets.

Here we have a beautiful example of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 with 4-speed manual, available from PCarMarket. This stunning 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 has been fully restored.

This SS 396 has already been restored to look almost like a new car, yet the engine is still the original one, now flexing just 19,000 actual miles ...

Buying a 1968-1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a major investment, even if it's a project car, so it's imperative to go over a prospective purchase with a fine-toothed comb.

A one owner 1970 Chevelle SS396 Barn Find that has been stored in the same building since the car was purchased new.

This Chevy Nova SS is one of 1,411 examples equipped with a Big Block and an automatic. Recently restored, it is now being auctioned on Bring a Trailer.