INAUGURAL 2023 NEW ORLEANS AUCTION: 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE

August 17, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

INAUGURAL 2023 NEW ORLEANS AUCTION: 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE

This custom 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible is the recipient of a no-expense-spared, frame-off restoration powered by a period-correct Corvette 454ci V8 engine with a Holley electronic fuel injection and a Weiand intake. The engine is mated to a TREMEC TKX 5-speed manual transmission.

The Pro-Touring treatment includes QA1 Level 2 suspension with adjustable coilovers and Kore3 spindles, power-assisted C7 Corvette ZR1 carbon-ceramic brakes with custom red powder-coated calipers, an integrated e-brake and a MillerBuilt floating rear end holding a 12-bolt differential with 3.73 gears.

The exterior is finished in Cortez Silver with black stripes and a new black canvas power top with a glass rear window. The car rides on a set of staggered BC Forged lightweight forged aluminum monoblock wheels, 20-inch front and 21-inch rear, all wrapped in new Pirelli P Zero tires.

The interior features stock-looking red bucket seats with a center-console interior fitted with subtle upgrades such as Dakota Digital HDX gauges, Vintage Air and a Retrosounds Bluetooth stereo using improved speaker locations. This Chevelle also has power steering, an integrated fuel pump in a new gas tank, an upgraded cooling system with electric fan and a custom dual exhaust system. Offered with No Reserve during the inaugural Barrett-Jackson New Orleans Auction, September 28-30.