70 300 Deluxe 400 4 SPD

[Pro Stock John]

I had a '68 300 Deluxe never knew they continued it into 1970.

[1972convss454]

The 300 Deluxe was canceled at the end of the 69 model year. BUT it was brought back mid way through the 70 model year by demand. It featured non hid away wipers, basic window trim, IIRC no drip well moldings, rubber floor mats with no carpet. It WAS the inspiration for the Heavy Chevy that was introduced in 71. I think they were produced at more plants than the Canada plant. I looked at one in Nashville a few years back but cant remember where it was built. Neat cars for sure...…

BTW: Rainer the offer still stands on your Ultimate 70 300 Deluxe, the Hugger Orange 400 4 speed car. I want it!

[442w30]

Originally Posted by 1972convss454

It WAS the inspiration for the Heavy Chevy that was introduced in 71

In 1971, there was the Chevelle and upscale Chevelle Malibu, right? And the Heavy Chevy was based on the former and the SS on the latter. Doesn't have anything to do with the 300 Deluxe, I don't think?

[1972convss454]

Originally Posted by 442w30

In 1971, there was the Chevelle and upscale Chevelle Malibu, right? And the Heavy Chevy was based on the former and the SS on the latter. Doesn't have anything to do with the 300 Deluxe, I don't think?

The 300 ended in 70. In 71 you could get the Chevelle or Malibu. The Heavy Chevy was only available in the Chevelle and the SS was only available in the Malibu. Didn't mean for it to come across as the 300 turned into the HC. Just meant that the base model Chevelle was the platform the HC was offered in. A less expensive version of the SS.
Didn't mean to hijack the original posters tread with all this.

[Postsedan]

"BTW: Rainer the offer still stands on your Ultimate 70 300 Deluxe, the Hugger Orange 400 4 speed car. I want it!"


Sorry, That get in line was already former decades ago....you are far inline behind me, LOL!

Dan

[1972convss454]

I hear ya. I got in line years ago over on TC so you cant be too far ahead of me. You know that 70 wouldn't look good next to those 69's. hahah
He needs to get on that thing. It's totally Bad A$$ Definitely one of a kind!

[Zedder]

My first car was a Gold 70 300 deluxe with a 307 and 2 speed auto.

[Darth]

When I was a kid a guy in town had a light green 350 2 barrel 4 speed single exhaust 1970 300 Deluxe. Bench seat of course. We all laughed at that car but I'd sure love to own it now.

[markjohnson]

Regarding the original subject car: I would walk right past 100 LS6’s (& I’m a HUGE LS6 fan) to see this particular 300 in all it’s original glory.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Originally Posted by markjohnson

Regarding the original subject car: I would walk right past 100 LS6’s (& I’m a HUGE LS6 fan) to see this particular 300 in all it’s original glory.

I would walk past 101 :-)

Ryan W31