This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Sport Coupe boasts a 402ci V8 engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in a striking red with white stripes and a matching white vinyl roof. Its features include white vinyl upholstery, 17″ Billet Specialties wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, a Kenwood stereo system, and a center console. The current owner, who acquired the car in 2022, has made several updates in preparation for sale, such as replacing the brake booster, master cylinder, thermostat, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, and rear pinion seal. It’s being offered at no reserve with a clean Texas title and an owner’s manual.
Originally painted Forest Green (48) with a Dark Green (G) vinyl top, the car was later repainted red with white stripes and given a white vinyl top. Dual side mirrors, chrome bumpers, and some cosmetic imperfections—like a paint chip on the passenger-side door and worn window seals—are visible in the gallery.
The 17″ Billet Specialties wheels are paired with 255/50 front and 275/55 rear Hankook Ventus tires, with a non-matching spare in the trunk. Power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes with rear drums offer reliable handling. The master cylinder and brake booster were replaced in April 2024, although recommended maintenance includes replacing the front wheel bearings and rear traction arm bushings.
The interior was originally upholstered in Midnight Green vinyl (796) but has since been reupholstered in white. It features a Hurst shifter, lap belts, and a Kenwood CD stereo, though the factory horn buttons are non-functional, with an aftermarket button now located under the steering wheel. The two-spoke steering wheel sits on a tilting column and faces a 120-mph speedometer, tachometer, analog clock, and gauges for amperage and fuel level, along with auxiliary oil pressure and coolant temperature gauges mounted under the dash. The odometer reads 82k miles, with about 130 added by the current owner. The seller notes the left dash blinker indicator remains on when parked.
The car’s Turbo-Jet 396 V8, displacing 402ci, is topped with a four-barrel carburetor and an Edelbrock intake manifold. The engine was reportedly rebuilt by a previous owner, with recent work including replacing the thermostat, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, and rear pinion seal.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear end, with the manual gearbox having been swapped in place of an automatic by a prior owner.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- ST 70-13637 – 1970 Chevelle Malibu two-door sport coupe
- BL 07326 – Assembled in Van Nuys, California
- TR 796 – Midnight Green Vinyl Seats
- PNT 48G – Forest Green paint with a Dark Green Vinyl top
- 04A – First week of April production date
