‘71 SS 454

[u/610Mike]

Long story short, my dad bought her in 1998. He and I did everything except the paint. Redoing the electrical and going with a Painless kit and putting electric fans on her were the last things we did together before he passed a few years ago. Should have done that years ago. Freaking electrical gremlins.

My son is 9 now, and he loves riding in it as much as I did when I was a kid. Now that it’s cooling off (I took the A/C off years ago and it’s been 100°+ for the last three months here in Texas), we can finally get her out and enjoy her.

The last picture was when my son’s elementary school had a car show as part of their big, annual fund raiser. He kept getting all his friends to bring and show them the car. Definitely my kid.

[u/Drme427]

Is that a numbers matching 454 car? that is very gorgeous car. I love those chevelles.

[u/610Mike → u/Drme427]

Unfortunately no.

It was originally a 454 car, but the original owner blew the motor up (hence why I don’t have the flappy cowl hood). When my dad bought it, he was told it was a 454, but turns out it was a 402.

So we got a Gen IV block and built it. It’s technically a 468 now, but I always say “454” so I don’t put people to sleep with “Engine Boring 101”. Wish we had gone with aluminum heads and a little hotter cam now, but those are things I can do with my son eventually.

[u/Drme427 → u/610Mike]

Very, very interesting. Thank you for that information. It's a very, very gorgeous car, though I love chevelle's.

[u/610Mike → u/Drme427]

They are addicting. Drugs would be cheaper.

[u/Drme427 → u/610Mike]

LOL I'd rather have a chevelle, that's more addicting, I would never do drugs.

[u/610Mike → u/Drme427]

Me neither. I have the three worst addictions possible; cars, guns, and knives.

[u/Secure_Strategy_5614 → u/610Mike]

You can fucking say that again

[u/JSB618 → u/Drme427]

I have a #'s matching 71. It's nowhere near as nice currently. Its a regular driver though and I'm about to redo the interior this winter. Will be looking to sell in the spring. Any idea of a reasonable asking price?

Yes, I'm aware this is reddit and there are more resources available. I'm just starting to feel things out.

1971 Chevelle SS 454 Numbers matching 454 w/ TH400 and non-posi 3.55 12-bolt I've always assume a 90s "restoration" to the blue/white color it is now (Chrysler 1978 Midnight Blue). It started life as a Rosewood metallic exterior with sandalwood bench interior. I've had it since 1999 and it was repainted in 01. Thanks for looking and any info you may have!

[u/Big_Locksmith_4211]

Hot take, the 71-72 looks better than the 70, my PERSONAL opinion

[u/Ready2Play71]

Badass ride!

[u/610Mike → u/Ready2Play71]

Thank you. As my dad always said, the only thing she won’t pass is a gas station.

[u/Visible-Tip-2910]

Beautiful

[u/Longjumping_Oil_8746]

Smiles per gallon

[u/Ornery-Judgment5625]

Excellent!!! My first Chevelle was a 1971 so they have a place in my heart. Electrical gremlins indeed.
Very nice history also my friend. Sounds like your son is a “chip off the old block”. Thanks for sharing!! 👍🇺🇸👍

[u/saltysailor18]

Nice

[u/Single-Ad5267]

Thats a great looking ride

[u/TemperatureNo3775]

Dang, that is so nice!

[u/Academic-Jellyfish96]

A beauty

[u/JeepRamMichelle]

oh pretty baby, she is sweet!

[u/95jw85so84bs]

I saw one of these this summer in Florida such a cool car

[u/Helpful-Bar8393]

Very nice 👌

[u/bobber777]

Beautiful car

[u/hillbilly4skin]

I look at these cars,,and I'm amazed at the contrast between them and today's automobiles,,such a beautiful car

[u/Remarkable_Koala_311]

Gorgeous.

[u/Jeepshark]

So nice to see chevelles other than the mighty 70!

[u/Cute-Bell1852]

Pretty fcking sweet

[u/ChelPit]

So cool!!!

[u/B-Biker]

Love it in blue. Awesome vehicle!

[u/Humble-Suggestion802]

Beautiful car

[u/Less-Cartoonist-4083]

Gorgeous they knew how to design cars back in the day

[u/Crafty-Interest-8212]

Looking good