Though not among the most significant cars from the 1960s, the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix changed the way Detroit approached personal luxury. Downsized to a stretched mid-size platform, the Grand Prix set the template for all other mainstream personal luxury cars for the 1970s. The first competitor on the scene is our AutoHunter Spotlight vehicle, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 currently listed for sale by a dealer. The sale of this Chevy will include the original bill of sale, Protect-O-Plate, an owner’s manual, and a clear title, plus Vintage Vehicle Services documentation.
Chevrolet built 145,975 Monte Carlos in 1970, but only 3,823 had the “Z20” SS 454 package. Identification was quite subtle with this option, as a “SS 454” badge resided on the rocker panel trim just behind the front wheels on both sides. This Forest Green example (originally Gobi Beige) also features a black “halo” vinyl top and bumper guards front and rear.
This Monte features a set of 15-inch Rally wheels with staggered-width BFGoodrich Radial T/As with raised white letters—225/60 up front, 245/60 out back.
The cabin features a black vinyl interior with a front split bench, though the original bench was gold cloth and vinyl. Notable features include power windows, Deluxe seat belts with shoulder harnesses, a rear window defogger, a remote driver-side mirror, power steering, and a push-button AM radio.
The instrument panel includes a 120-mph speedometer, clock, and fuel gauge, plus aftermarket gauges that show the oil pressure, temperature, and voltage. The odometer indicates 27,944 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The engine is a 360-horsepower LS5 454, which was the only engine available with the SS 454 package, though the V8 currently residing underneath the hood is not the original. A Turbo Hydra-matic 400 was required with the package. Of course, a dual exhaust system routes emissions to the rear. Power brakes with front discs bring this Bow Tie to a stop.
Best of all, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 was originally sold new in Canada, so it comes with Vintage Vehicle Services documentation that proves it is a real Z20 SS 454 car and shows the list of options that originally came on it. That alone should be good enough to motivate you to bid—but hurry up as this auction ends on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).
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