1970 Monte Carlo SS 454, rarer than SS Chevelle L34, L78, LS5, LS6, 396 and 454

Description for Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970

Extremely rare, highly optioned, and very desirable 1970 SS 454 LS5 Monte Carlo. Documented with original build sheet!

The Monte Carlo was introduced as Chevrolet's personal luxury car to compete against Pontiac's Grand Prix and Oldsmobile's Cutlass Supreme among others. The Chevy Monte Carlo Debuted in September 1969 to rave reviews. This particular Monte is an early production model built in January 1970 at the Baltimore assembly plant.

A total of 145,976 Monte Carlos were built in 1970. Of those only 3,823 were equipped with the SS 454 option. Fewer than 3% were SS 454s. The standard engine for the 1970 Monte Carlo was the 350 cubic inch turbo fire V8 with 2 bbl carburetor. This Monte was one of the 3,823 ordered with the Z20 option code SS 454 package which included the high compression, 360 horse, 454 engine. The motor is option code LS5 and it's the same motor used in 1970 LS5 454 chevelles.

The Monte is mostly original. It starts up and drives surprisingly well for a 47 year old car. The transmission shifts smoothly and the car stops as it should. The tires are in good shape with many miles left on them.

The motor is the original 454 LS5. This is the only motor option offered in the SSs and you could not get this motor in any Monte Carlo except the SSs in 1970. This motor is numbers matching to the car in that it has the sequence number matching the VIN of the car stamped on the passenger side of the block just behind the alternator.

The transmission is the original Turbo Hydramatic 400. This was the only transmission offered with the 1970 SS 454 Monte Carlos. On the driver's side of the transmission case just above the pan the sequential number matching the VIN is stamped into the case. All Turbo 400 transmissions from 1968 on are stamped in that spot with a number that matches the VIN to the car they belong to. In this instance the number on the transmission matches the VIN definitively linking the two.

The rear end is a correct heavy-duty 12 bolt. All SS 454 cars get 12 bolts rear ends instead of the lighter duty 10 bolt. The rear end is stamped "CRJ" on the passenger axle tube. This denotes a 2.56 gear ratio which was standard equipment on the 1970 SS Monte Carlo. It also has the correct rear anti-sway bar and boxed lower control arms. This is part of the F41 suspension package which was mandatory equipment with the SS 454.

Although the air tank for the ride leveling shocks is not currently mounted, it is does come with the car and the rest of the system is still intact. Another part of the auto ride leveling control is a distribution block that is mounted to the bottom side of the frame just above the rear end. This has an arm that attaches to the right upper control arm. All 1970 SS 454 Monte Carlo's are equipped with the auto ride leveling control and this one has the original parts in place.

The A/C system is intact. The belt is still on the A/C compressor. The compressor does engage when the car is running and you turn on the A/C but it does not blow cold.

This car is the highly desirable triple black meaning the car is painted black with a black vinyl top and black interior. The interior has the bucket seats and center console with the horseshoe shifter. The car has power windows which all work and power locks which also work. The car also has the tilt steering column and the washer fluid monitor system. The interior is in really good but not perfect condition.

Although the car does look good from a distance, a closer inspection reveals the bubbling of rust in most of the usual places. I originally bought this car with plans to restore it but have neither the time nor the money at this time. Point is that while the car could certainly be driven as is it is an excellent candidate for a full restoration.

Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to inspect the car in person prior to bidding. I've made every attempt to describe the car to the best of my ability, but there's no substitute for inspecting the car yourself. The car is located just outside of Louisville, KY. I am also available by phone (502) 758-9636 if you have further questions. I will also respond to Ebay questions. The Monte Carlo is sold "as is" with no warranty expressed or otherwise. There is a very reasonable reserve price. Clear Kentucky State title.