This particular 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS Tribute Restomod shows us a clean exciting example of that sentiment, literally in black and white (and maybe a little red). Its clean white repaint, accented by a sleek black racing stripe, is only challenged for attention by this Chevelle's red-rimmed 22-inch blackout Forgiato wheels. Setup in true muscle car staggered widths, the narrower front tires measure 245/30ZR-22 while the larger 285/25ZR-22 meats stand at attention out back. Hiding behind those massively captivating rims are a set of front and rear power disc brakes to help reign in that muscle if it starts getting a little too overzealous pulling up next to a newer WS6. But if the road starts to twist and turn, this Chevelle has a tubular upper control arm setup in front and boxed trailing arms out back, along with an added rear sway bar for added road handling capability.
Under the hood of this classic Chevelle is a tried-and-true 5.7-liter small-block Chevy 350. While not the original motor, the CKU code does tell us it is from 1973. It also has Sniper electronic fuel injection that helps get power through the block, out of a set of long tube headers, and ultimately out Thrush mufflers. Connected to that engine is a column-shifted three-speed TH350 automatic transmission that sends power out to the 12-bolt rear and onto the pavement.
Inside, the almost stock-looking interior looks as clean as any 50-plus-year-old car possible could, with a sea of black vinyl and carpeting to keep the focus where it belongs: on the gauges and the road. The red-rimmed steering wheel is a nice nod to the matching wheels, indicating a thoughtful rebuild. The subtle digital gauges inlaid into the SS dash are a welcomed surprise in an otherwise factory-looking interior.
*Clean repaint
*Forgiato wheels
*Power brakes
*Long tube headers
*Small block Chevy
*TH350 auto trans
*Digital gauges
*Rear sway bar
*Stock look interior
With barely any miles on it since its rebuild, this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute Restomod is ready to roar back to life and spend some time, albeit at car shows or traffic lights, reminding everyone not to forget one of the baddest muscle cars that has ever roamed the earth.
