Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 For Sale - Numbers Matching LS6
454/450hp Engine, Build Sheet LMC is very proud to offer for sale
this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 While the Chevelle was
originally designed to provide solid, basic transportation, the
secret was in the Chevrolet order form. With the right check marks
and a few extra dollars, it was possible to order a car that would
rule both street and strip. By 1970, GM had finally taken the
corporate limitations restricting the size of engine they would
allow to be stuffed into a mid-size body, and the result was a very
special motor for the Chevelle SS. The Chevelle offered high
performance with timeless good looks and remains a true collector
favorite today. The ultimate Chevrolet motor that would be equipped
was the 454 LS6 which was conservatively rated at 450 horsepower.
The 454 cubic inch Chevy big-block featured an 800cfm Holley
four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum manifold atop solid lifters,
forged aluminum high compression pistons, rectangle port cylinder
heads, four-bolt mains, forged steel crank and connecting rods, and
deep-groove accessory pulleys. A $147 throttle-operated cowl
induction hood ensured it never had to pant for air. Hi-test
gasoline was mandatory with an 11.25:1 compression ratio, but the
resulting performance in a 3,800 lb. car was pretty hi-test, too.
The LS6 option added more than $1,000 to the base $3,800 price, but
when the time came to step lively off the line it was worth every
penny. This 1970 Chevelle SS was built at the Arlington Texas plant
and sold new through Burt Chevrolet in Englewood, Colorado with the
highly collectible and sought after LS6 454/450 hp engine option.
Exterior is presented in the factory ordered Cortez Silver exterior
with two black SS stripes that race up the functional cowl
induction hood. The build sheet indicates that this Chevelle was
well optioned. Options include; numbers matching LS6 454/450hp
engine, numbers matching turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission,
F-41 performance suspension, functional cowl induction hood, vinyl
top, console, power brakes, power steering and a 4.10:1 rear axle
with posi-traction axle. This Chevelle SS has lead a very easy,
well cared for life and looks like it did sitting on the showroom
floor of Burt Chevrolet. Having spent majority of its life in dry
south west, this low mileage LS6 Chevelle is a outstanding well
preserved example. The paint is beautiful and has been wet sand and
polished to a extremely high shine finish. The engine compartment
has benefited from show quality detailing. The block was refinished
in Chevy orange and the intake manifold in natural aluminum, while
the inner fenders, firewall and radiator support wear a coat of
satin black, all set off by fresh show-quality chrome on the rocker
covers. There is a full complement of correct factory-style paint
and crayon markings on the firewall, engine, master cylinder and
steering box (among other places). Lifting this Chevelle on a hoist
reveals a very original example complete with spot welds and pinch
welds on lower quarters as well as rocker panels. Complete with red
oxide floors as General Motors did at their Arlington Assembly
plant. Complemented by inspection chalk marks, stickers and paint
dobs. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 was one of the greatest
muscle cars of the period and is a must have for any serious GM
collector. This one in particular is an investment grade
collectible being powered by a numbers matching engine, numbers
matching transmission and documented with a build sheet. Add to the
fact that its is factory ordered in the highly desirable Cortez
silver and this Chevelle LS6 is a magnificent example. Due to its
rarity and condition, this LS6 Chevelle would be at home in any
muscle car enthusiast's collection. Additional Details: -