John,
That sounds like a dealer's response! : ) How much it costs to build a car is not necessarily relevant to the value of the car. You can spend $70,000.00 on a build and end up with a $30,000 car. I think it is aesthetically pleasing. There is still a question of price and value. It is esentially a 1970 Malibu with an upgraded engine and some decals that are nothing more than decoration. This is especially true since the badging and decals say 454 and its only a 396. I think it is a low 20's car and possibly a 25,000 car. I just can't see it being worth much more than 25. Here is some additional info I found on hemmings.com:
This 1970 Chevelle SS is GMs most sought after year in todays collector car/muscle car world. The exterior has a nice high gloss, Forest Green finish, white stripes, cowl induction, hood pins, 454 SS L-S5 badges. Older paint with a few touch ups, straight body with no waves in the exterior body lines. Solid doors and front fenders, new quarters, optional floor pans that are extremely nice, non undercoating, smooth finish, orig. trunk pan that has had only minor repair. Professionally refinished in the late 2000s. The car still looks terrific, factory AC-works! sport instrumentation tach and gauges, clock works, F41 sway bar, cowl induction system, full tinted glass, PS, PFDB, 14" super sport wheels with P235/60R 14" BF Goodrich TA radials. The car really has a really great stance and shows well for an older restoration. The exterior chrome is super nice, orig. stainless, bright work, trim, emblems, wheel house mouldings are also original and considered very good condition. Orig. soft ray tinted glass, original, new windshield replacement, weather strip, window felts have been recently replaced and are in very good condition. Front grille, headlamp bezels, taillight bezels are in very good shape. Looking under the hood, it has a late 60s 396 motor that runs good, Edelbrock alum intake, Holley dual feed carb, MSD Pro Billet dist., ceramic coated headers, with 3" exhaust, dual Flowmaster mufflers gives this car a nice rumbling sound. also, the car has the orig. correct style chrome tips extensions. The motor runs very good, plenty of power behind the TH400 rear axle. No rattle s or clunking, excellent acceleration. The car is very tight, mild shift kit. Most impressive once you're behind the wheel. The interior has Strato buckets with console and staple shifter. Orig. style SS steering wheel with no cracks, after market am/fm cassette player, nice clean interior. Recently reupholstered seat covers, door panels, headliner, shoulder belts, factory seat belts, dash pad all in very good condition. The trunk is nice and clean,, comes with a spare tire, jack, trunk mat. This car is considered a quality driver, older restoration that shows extremely well. No documentation. MA title. Just in time for car shows and cruise nights!
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