11 Months Gone: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon Street Machine – SOLD!

December 13, 2022, Update – We confirmed the seller of this “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we’re now able to call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something similar.

November 21, 2022 Update – The seller replaced their expired listing with a fresh Craigslist ad.  In it, the pictures, description, and reduced asking price all remain the same.

October 20, 2022 Update – The private seller of this LS-Swapped Chevelle wagon just replaced their expiring Craigslist ad with a fresh listing.  While the pictures and description remain the same, the seller lowered their asking price from $37,999 to $35,999.  

September 19, 2022 Update – Nine months after we last featured this LS-Swapped Chevelle wagon, we came across it for sale again on Craigslist.  Based on the pictures provided in the latest listing, we’re under the impression that the same seller is offering it for sale again rather than another. You’ll have to ask the seller whether they are the same, and if that’s the case, why did they buy the car back from themselves on eBay.

January 29, 2021 Update – We just confirmed a buyer selected the Buy it Now price of $36,500 on this Chevelle street machine, so we can now call it “Sold!”

January 18, 2022 Update – Following up on an anonymous website viewer tip, we confirmed this 1970 Chevelle station wagon is now listed for sale on eBay Motors with a Buy It Now price of $36,500.

January 4, 2022 Update – We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found, we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” unless we come across another listing.

Living in more temperate climates allows residents to use classic cars as daily drivers.  However, the seller of this LS-powered 1970 Chevelle station wagon, originally listed in December 2021 in Orlando, Florida, realized his street machine is too nice to use daily and consequently has decided to list it for sale.

Yes, we know. Chevrolet never offered an “SS” version of the Chevelle station wagon.  The cottage industry of Chevelle restoration parts and interchangeability makes it easy for someone restoring a Chevelle to adorn it with replacement SS trim, so we say no harm, no foul.  The hard part of swapping and sorting a 4.8 Liter LS V8 and 4L60E four-speed automatic is already completed, so this Chevelle makes for nice modern cruising, whether as a daily driver or on weekends.

Currently offered for $35,999 (the original ask was $36,999), comparing that price against the Hagerty Insurance Online Valuation Tool is well above this guide’s #1 “Concours” appraisal of $29,100 for a stock V8-equipped model. Similarly, the  Collector Car Market Review Online Tool confirms the asking price is well above this guide’s #1 “Excellent” appraisal of $21,800 for a stock restored example.  The premium here is for the modern powertrain combined with what appears to be a Vintage Air A/C system.

In its third model year of production, 1970, Chevrolet stylists revised the bodies to provide more coke bottle styling, and interiors were also redesigned. The 1970 Chevelle came in Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, convertible, four-door sedan, a couple of wagons, and coupé utility (El Camino) body styles. Only three of these (Malibu sport coupe, Malibu convertible, and El Camino pickup) were available with one of two SS options; RPO Z25 with the SS 396 (402 cid) engine and RPO Z15 with the new 454 cid engine. The base model was now called Chevelle instead of the former base 300 Deluxe and was only available as a Sport Coupe or four-door sedan. The hardtop, convertible, and sedan received upgraded sheet metal. Still, the station wagons and El Camino retained the previous year’s sheet metal panels (which went on for the next 2 model years). Station wagons were the entry-level Nomad, the Chevelle-level Greenbrier, the Malibu-level Concours, and an upscale Concours Estate. New options included power door locks and stalk-mounted wiper control.

While it doesn’t feature any wagon models, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle commercial posted on the Osborne Tramaine YouTube Channel provides a glimpse into Chevrolet’s marketing campaigns for 1970:

If you long to have a vintage Chevelle in your driveway but need to haul your family and their stuff frequently, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle street machine station wagon may be the ride for you.

Here’s the seller’s description:

“2008 4.8 Liter LS swap , approximately 325 hp ( with approximately 62,000 miles on it )
4L60E , Four speed overdrive automatic
Factory GM 12 bolt rear , 2.73 gears , forged axles
Big , C5 , 13″ four piston front disk brakes
Ridetec tall spindles , with a 2″ drop
Coil over , dual adjustable , front shocks
Automatic / adjustable rear shocks with wireless remote
17″ American Racing wheels , with 245/45 17 tires and matching spare
LED headlights , taillights , with custom LED third brake light
Factory design air conditioning , R 134 conversion
Large 4 core copper radiator , with twin GM electric fans
LS2 intake and throttle body , with cold air intake
Dakota Digital VHX gages ( the 32,154 is the mileage on this odometer )
Power brakes
Factory tilt steering column
Dual opening tailgate . Electric rear window , key or dash operated
Reason for selling : I bought this car to be my daily driver , but it is far too nice for that .
Do not need help selling.“

Show or go: what would you do with this LS-powered 1970 Chevelle Station Wagon street machine?  Comment below and let us know!