The vaunted 1970 Chevelle SS 454 has attainted a legendary status in the American muscle car community. Unfortunately, most of these tire-shredding machines have long since bit the dust, and only the Corvette and Camaro remain as the Bow Tie’s sporty V8 offerings, though the latter will soon be discontinued. However, for the enthusiast that desires the style of one of these older Chevy vehicles, TransAm Worldwide has a potential solution – the 70/SS Chevelle.
Having teased the 70/SS back in May, TransAm Worldwide displayed the model at the 2022 SEMA show, a fitting place given its reputation for extreme and no-expense-spared builds. Although typically known for its Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Recreations, the Tallahassee-based company decided to branch out and recreate the historical 1970 Chevelle SS 454.
This particular example features a convertible top, a six-speed manual (!) transmission, and a C7 Corvette steering wheel.
Starting with a sixth-generation Camaro chassis (2016 Camaro and newer), TransAm Worldwide completely transforms the muscle car. The 70/SS receives a full custom, carbon fiber body, a modified interior, and suspension upgrades.
As for engine options, the 70/SS starts with the 6.2L V8 LT1 gasoline engine, rated at 450 horsepower. From there, customers can opt for a 396 cubic-inch (6.4L) engine producing 900 horsepower to the rear wheels. For the horsepower-hungry buyer, TransAm Worldwide also offers an LSX 454 twin-turbo monster, rated at an absolutely brain-melting 1,500 horsepower. Only 25 examples of the LSX model will be built.
“We’ve been building the modern-day Trans Am for 12 years – several hundred on two different platforms,” said Trans-Am Worldwide founder Tod Warmack. “It’s time for a complete redesign, so the Trans Am is on leave until we reintroduce the new design. We’re now focusing all of our efforts and resources on the 70/SS. The timing of this release could not have been better.”
Pricing for this throwback monster will start at $150,000 and go up from there. Any prospective readers/buyers/madmen can find more information here.
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Comments
Actually doesn’t look bad. I like the fenders. Looks like a chopped ’70 Chevelle.
Not bad but for $150,000, I would prefer a 70 SS restomod. Ain’t nothing like the real thing!
It’s a Camaro.
I think it looks GREAT…I love it !!!!
Looks like crap, stupid waste of money.
Looks like a modified Camaro not impressed at all at, make it own not a copy of what is already out there.
If you want a Camaro, buy a Camaro.
Appearance is 100% subjective.
With this being said, I believe that TA Worldwide nailed it! I am quite familiar with the ’70 SS. One of my best friends (of ~25 years), his dad has a true ’70 SS 454: Red w/ black stripes, black interior, 4-speed, LS6. Both of our families are diehard GM people. My dad and I both own several late model GM performance vehicles (Camaros and Corvettes), but my friend’s dad’s ’70 SS 454 decimates them all (IMHO). In high school, we used to take it to car shows on Friday/Saturday nights during the summer (really the only time it was ever pulled out of their garage and driven). Two 16-17 year old kids would pull in there with arguably the baddest muscle car of all time and the old men would always save us a parking spot at the front of the lot, out of respect for the car. Simply awesome…
For many years, TA Worldwide has been making top notch vehicles using Camaro chassis. Then, they design and develop a body and interior to capture the essence of some of the most notorious GM muscle cars from the 70’s. Lastly, they add some of the best products in the world when it comes to brakes, suspension, drivetrain, etc.. These cars are definitely not Mickey Mouse body kits and stickers.
I hope they eventually come out with a El Camino Edition on a Camaro Chassis
I will be the first one on line & it will be assume coming from this very reputable company !!!!
I would bet everything I own they won’t build an El Camino. 😂
70 SS Chevrolet chevelle is one of the best looking and driving cars made from that era. I am old enough to remember clearly when those cars were common on the streets of America. I have been looking for one to restore. I have been a professional collision and restoration tech for 45 years. And to see these cars brought back is a great move for this company.
If they can separate the Camaro aspect of it. They might be on to something.
It honestly wouldn’t be that difficult to engineer and produce one of these for mass production. But that’d make too much sense for GM higher-ups to actually follow through with.
Its bad @ss you d!cks! Quit hatin!
LOVE IT!