For those of you who think that the muscle car era ended in 1970, et this 1971 Chevelle SS454 serve as proof to the contrary. Bright red, oaded with options, rutally fast, nd nicely finished, his vivid LS5 Chevelle SS stalks the streets like the muscle car era never ended.With that much horsepower on tap, here isn't much of a need for upgrades, o this one sticks to the factory recipe. However, iven that the factory painted it noncommittal code 24 Ascot Blue, t's kind of understandable that during the bare-metal respray that they might want to show off a bit. So it was treated to vivid Cranberry Red, nd nothing looks better on a big block Chevelle than this high-impact paint job. It is, s you'd expect, eautifully done and since they knew they were doing a color change, hey went the extra mile to get it straight. The only notable demerit is on the roof, here there was once a vinyl top where there are some minor prep issues. Black SS stripes are beautifully applied and belong on this car, hich was still an apex predator in 1971. The hood pins, owl induction hood, S badges, nd twin exhaust tips out back make no secret of this car's true intentions. The bumpers are shiny chrome, t wears correct SS454 emblems, nd all the other little details are sharply rendered as well. It's not a perfect car, ut for a Saturday night cruiser, t's definitely got the look.The car did come with a code 706 black bucket seat interior, hich has been faithfully restored and works equally well with the bright red paint. The seats are correct reproductions that work well with the black carpets and a matching dash, hich give it a very inviting look. Given the car's credentials, here are no major modifications or alterations inside, ust nicely restored components that more than live up to the standards set by the exterior. Bright gauge faces (including a factory tach), n original steering wheel with a leather wrap, nd a center console with a horseshoe shifter make it easy to understand why these are so popular. The car also includes factory air-conditioning, nd is fitted AM/FM stereo radio with a CD changer in the trunk, s well as speakers in custom kick panels, o it sounds great inside. The trunk is also correctly finished with a reproduction mat and a matching fifth wheel and tire assembly.The LS5 454 cubic inch V8 cranked out a stout 365 horsepower in 1971, et was user-friendly enough to run power steering and A/C, aking it the best of both worlds. This one wears a correct cowl induction air cleaner, hevy Orange paint, nd other niceties, ut it isn't intended to be a show piece. Instead, t's a great driver that still looks good under the hood. Power steering and brakes are included, nd the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission shifts without hesitation and powers a 12-bolt rear with 3.31 gears and Posi-Traction. The tidy chassis shows quite well and includes a new Flowmaster dual exhaust system that sounds nasty, ut in a red car, s stealth really a priority? Gorgeous factory SS wheels are arguably the best-looking OEM hoops of the era and carry 14-inch Goodyear radials with a lot of life left in them.Fully documented with a build sheet, estoration photos, nd receipts, his is the Chevelle that you've been waiting for. And because most guys foolishly think the horsepower wars ended in 1970, t's a lot more affordable than some of its older siblings. Call today!