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i think a lot of it has to do with it being the peak HP year and the LS6 hysteria.

I think that is it also, IMO. Don't get me wrong though, I do like the 70's. After all, it's my second favorite year for Chevelles

 

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With prices like these. I should go and look for a 1970 now too. Someone got a pretty sweet deal on a nice 70 here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&viewitem=&item=150271609404#ebayphotohosting

That's a nice looking car at a nice price. Thing that makes me sick is by the time I'm done with my 67 (if I ever am), I'll have at least that much $ into it and it won't be anywhere near as nice, and will only be a clone

 

[70SSOBSESSION]

http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/759617537.html

This is an example of how some people get crazy with the 70 chevelles. My first car was a 70 malibu back in 79, and I've had about 10 of them in some shape or form (SS or malibus) I've always liked the double headlights and rear bumper versus the 71-72's. But this guy in this ad seems nuts. The car has never been washed, but shines like no tomorrow. Give me a break.

I agree, my infatuation with the 70 Chevelle started the same way. My Grandmother bought a new Malibu in 70 and I loved it from day one. My parents bought it for a first car for me in 78 with 30,000 miles. I have had a love of Chevrolet's of all kinds all my life, funny thing is my Father worked at Ford Motor Co. for 38 years.:yes:

I think the 70 Chevelle is the most popular Chevelle for a couple reasons.
Highest horsepower offered for the model, styling, marketing and hype from the aftermarket manufacturers.

I am currently looking to purchase a 70 SS Convertible. NOM OK. Must be clean. Anyone here thinking of selling or know of one that maybe for sale please PM me. If I buy the car I will make it worth your trouble.

Thanks Chris

 

[glennslanaker]

tony has some good points, things that i've always wondered about, especially the '68-'69 thing, that one has me confused all over the place. i started out looking at both '68's and '69's and quickly found out pretty much no one had any documentation on their '69's and i had to consider them clones for the sake of my purchase and ended up getting a '68.

as far as the '70's go, sure i would be happy to own one, i just liked the earlier years better. i can see the apeal, but it's almost getting the point of over-exposure, over-hype, over whatever. i still think most of the premium is the 454 and even though you could still get it in '71 and '72, it lost a lot of it's sizzle. otherwise the '71-'72 would be closer in price. i think the back ends are better looking in the '71-'72; the corvette looking round tail lights give it a little extra i think.

 

[bobm396]

Cowl Induction hood w/ emblems that flips up and down every time you punch the throttle. Rear bumper pad. Dash with big round tach and speedometer that is surronded by little round gauges. Red w/ Black..Blue w/white..Black w/ white....oooh those stripes kill me. I could go on and on. Im 46, got married and went on my honeymoon in a 71 SS factory 454. Owned a 68 SS w/ 427. Had my 3 kids help wet sand and paint a 70 SS. Putting the finishing touches on a 69SS. Truth be told Im on ebay every other day looking for that next project. It will be a 1970 SS
I dont flip em I just love to work on them. Ask my wife.
Theres no question in my mind the 70 is the one to have.:thumbsup:

 

[savage71chevelless]

I think the hype with the 70 is due to the LS6. My first car was a 70 Malibu, and for 10 years I have had my 71 SS, which I personally would rather have over a 70, even for the same price, but that is my opinion. I just love 71's, to me that 70-72 body style is timeless, add in the 4 round taillights, that sweet looking 71 grill and split parking lights and I am in heaven I love how all these people on ebay try to sell every type of 70 part and say its for an LS6, cracks me up.