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This unique 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 SC Tricentennial Edition is one of only twelve known to exist. During the 1970 model year, Chevrolet produced vehicles to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Charlestown, SC. The unique features of the Tricentennial Edition include: Special Gold color specified on the build sheet, wheels painted body color and a Palmetto Tree emblem on the fenders. The actual Tricentennial production data is unknown but it’s very low number. Eleven Chevelles are known to exist today which are documented in the 1970 South Carolina Tricentennial Chevelle Registry by Joseph Bertrand. A copy of the updated registry as of 10-31-2022 is included. This example is accompanied with two original build sheets, original Bill of Sale, original protector plate and letter from the original owner that are all included. It has been certified as authentic original matching numbers by expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance in November of 2019. The full certification report and Certificate of Authenticity is included. As indicated on the original build sheets this example was built in Atlanta, GA at the Lakewood Plant on the second week of March. It was ordered with the following options: (AO1) – tinted glass, (CO8)- vinyl roof cover, (C60) – air conditioning, (F41) –special performance suspension, (G94) - 3.31 axle ratio, (J52) - power disc brakes, (L34) – 350HP Turbo Jet 396 V-8, (M40) – 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, (N40) – power steering, (PL4) - F70 x 14” RWL tires, (U27) – glove box lamp, (U63) – AM radio, (U80) – rear speaker, (V31) – front bumper guards, (ZL3) – SS 396 conversion and (ZP3)- special paint. The original build sheets also state “Tag SC Tricentennial”. It was originally ordered and shipped to Welborn Chevrolet located in Honea, SC. It was then dealer swapped to Paget Chevrolet located in Greer, SC for a retail customer. It was sold to Lewis J. Grastie, Jr. who lived in Greenville, SC on April 24th, 1970. A copy of a North Carolina title in Lewis’s name that was issued in 1998 is included. Lewis owned the car for roughly 30 years before selling it to a gentleman named Jim O’Connor around 2000. The car was then purchased by a gentleman named John Mannino who lived in Ronkonkoma, NY in roughly 2005. He decided to have the car completely restored and commissioned the build to a company named Rust Busters of Atlanta located in Lithonia, GA in 2008. The extensive frame off rotisserie restoration was fully documented with over 1200 photos that are included.
The exterior of this car is in beautiful condition throughout. During the restoration only original factory sheet metal was used for replacement where needed. Countless hours were invested during the restoration making the body as straight as possible. The car was re-painted in its original factory color of Baroque Gold. The build sheets read: Hood, Entire Body, Front Fenders 927-98457 Gold Metallic. This color was chosen for a fleet order of special Super Sport Chevelles built to celebrate the Tricentennial 300th anniversary of Charleston, SC. The car sits on 14” SS wheels that were partially painted Gold Metallic as part of the Tricentennial Edition. The build sheets read: Wheels 767-98457 Gold. The wheels are wrapped with the correct Goodyear Polyglas F70-14 raised white letter tires.
The interior of this car is also in beautiful condition throughout. It was re-finished in its original Parchment trim which contrasts nicely with the white vinyl top. The new black headliner and sun visors look great. It’s equipped with factory installed Harrison Air Conditioning that is in great working order.
The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout. The car is powered by the original matching “L34” – 396-350HP V8 engine. The engine casting number is #3969854 and the casting date is #B18-70. The assembly date is T0305CTW and the VIN is stamped on the deck. The engine breathes through factory manifolds and a Gardner dual exhaust system. The engine is coupled to the original matching numbers Turbo Hydra-matic 3-speed transmission that was completely rebuilt and shifts smoothly. The power is transferred to the original matching numbers 12-bolt rear axle.
The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout.
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