This car is loaded with original character.
To find an unmolested classic American car is quite the accomplishment these days, especially one that hasn’t been repainted and otherwise touched up. That’s why this 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air still wearing its factory paint job is pretty amazing. While it might lack some of the flash of certain restored cars, It wears the badge of historical use, which arguably makes it far more interesting.
You can see the original green paint has a nice patina which isn’t too heavy. Adding even more character are the few dings, rock chips, and dents on the body. You could easily fix them if you desire, or choose to keep this car as is for a fine example of what people used to drive from home to the office and back each day. All the brightwork is in surprisingly good condition, as are the factory wheels and the green vinyl top.
Pull open any of those four doors and you’ll be greeted by a completely factory interior, matching the exterior. Black vinyl bench seats in the front and rear are in overall good shape, plus there are lap seatbelts for each of the five seat positions. The stock steering wheel, gauges, controls, and even the cigarette lighter are all still present. Nothing about this car looks different than when it rolled off the line back in the day.
Pop the hood to reveal the 250ci Turbo Thrift inline six-cylinder engine. You get the ease of a 3-speed automatic transmission, so anyone can drive this car.
1970 was the final model year of the sixth generation Bel Airs. Many regard this full-size Chevy sedan with nostalgic glee. To find one in this kind of condition that hasn’t been restored is quite the opportunity you might never have again, to be realistic. Unique Specialty & Classic Cars is offering this vehicle, which it says came out of the state of Virginia.
