1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Restomod — 750 HP Dart Block | 4L80E | Frame-Off Build

GuysWithRides is proud to present Lot #26004 — a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, in a reserve-price auction on the platform built for serious enthusiasts.

Bidding opened Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern and closes two weeks later at 4:20 PM Eastern on Thursday, March 26, 2026 — so don’t sleep on it.

This stunning 750-horsepower frame-off restomod is currently located in Robbinsville, NJ, and is ready to find its next home.

To watch the walk-around, start-up, point of view (“POV”) driving video combined with the seller’s description of the car in his own words, click the picture below:

This isn’t just a restored Chevelle — it’s a purpose-built, frame-off restomod that combines show-quality craftsmanship with serious street performance. Finished in a loud, brilliant yellow that commands attention wherever it goes, this 1969 Chevelle SS presents with stunning chrome, flawless sheet metal, and a drivetrain built to handle far more than what’s being asked of it.

The Build

Starting with a rust-free New Jersey barn find with largely original sheet metal and interior, the owner pulled the body completely off frame and had the chassis powder-coated before methodically building one of the most capable street machines you’ll find at any price point. The frame-off process is evident in every detail — this is a car that was done right, not done fast.

The Powerplant

Under that hydraulic hood sits a Dart block roller cam engine producing 725 horsepower and 725 ft-lbs of torque — conservatively rated at 750 HP in this application. There’s no vacuum system to babysit; a dedicated vacuum pump handles power brake duties, keeping the engine focused entirely on making power. This thing spins to 8,500 RPM in a fraction of a second with zero hesitation. Hit it at 80 mph, and the tires light up. It drives like a gentleman at part throttle and a NASCAR machine when you ask for it.

The Transmission

The factory-sourced GM 4L80E automatic was sent to Central Transmission in Texas after an early failure and came back rebuilt and guaranteed to 1,200 horsepower — leaving a comfortable 450 HP margin of safety over what the engine produces. It’s been proven on the street with no issues since. That transmission alone represents a $20,000 investment.

Chassis & Exhaust

The powder-coated frame underlies a complete Wilwood brake package at all four corners. Out back, 3-inch stainless exhaust runs the full length of the car — and yes, you can see and hear the difference.

Exterior

The bright yellow paint — sourced after specifically hunting down the right shade — is complemented by a subtle body stripe that’s actually laid under the clear coat, giving it a smooth, integrated look that took three complete assembly/disassembly cycles to execute correctly. The result? A stripe that looks factory but performs like custom. Hood hinges are hydraulic aftermarket units, the chrome throughout is stunning, and the Boyds-style wheels fill the wells perfectly.

Interior

The interior retains much of its original character and was professionally redone by the same craftsman who built the known reference interior — done completely stock, the way it should be.

The Bottom Line

You’re getting a frame-off, powder-coated chassis, a $20K drivetrain guarantee, Wilwood brakes, sub-clear-coat stripe work, and 750 honest horsepower in one of the most iconic shapes ever to roll out of Detroit.  This isn’t a beginner’s car. But if you know what you’re looking at, you already know what it’s worth.