Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible For Sale - Loaded 454/360hp
LS5, 4 Speed, AC, Documented LMC is proud to offer for sale this
1970 Chevelle SS LS5 Convertible. The Chevrolet Chevelle is a
midsize muscle car which was produced in three generations for the
1964 through 1977 model years with the second generation from '68
to '72 being the most popular. In 1970, sheet metal revisions gave
the bodies a more squared-up stance that certainly portrayed the
very important high performance muscle car image. New for 1970 also
saw the introduction of the wildly popular 454 cid engine and was
only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. The LS5 454
cid engine, 7.4L in today's term, was rated at 360 HP which was
also available with the very desirable and functional Cowl
Induction Hood which when on the gas, and a scoop opened "to shoot
an extra breath of cool air into the engine air intake....like
second wind to a distance runner." Also the LS5 was the only 454ci
engine available with air conditioning from the factory. This 1970
Chevelle SS LS5 Convertible offered here for sale was built at the
Baltimore MD assembly line on January 21st of 1970. The original
owner walked into Sausman Chevrolet in Lemoyne PA and placed an
order for a Fathom Blue Chevelle SS Convertible with the newly
introduced 454 LS5 engine and an M22 "Rockcrusher" 4-speed manual
transmission. Ordered with a Medium Blue bucket seat interior and a
nicely fitting Black convertible power soft top. Making the car
even more unique were the other options: center console, power
steering, power brakes, power convertible top, sport stripes, AM
radio with 8 track tape, special instrumentation including factory
Tach, front bumper guards and the most special of all the air
conditioning. The comfort of the 4-Season AC system has to be one
of the most desirable and extremely rare options to find on any
muscle car of the era. All these special and desirable options make
it one of just a handful ever produced by the factory. The first
owner would enjoy the car and keep it until 1983 before changing
hands for the first time. Over the years, the subsequent owners
have been in touch with the original owner through handwritten
letters documenting its ownership history and authenticity.
Additionally this Chevelle is also accompanied by; Protect-O-Plate,
copies of dealer invoice, pre-order sheet, owner's manual, three
hand written letters from the original owner, complete ownership
history back to day one, restoration pictures and old photos dating
back to when the car was only a few months old. Recognizing what a
special car this was, it was treated to a complete frame off
restoration with a great attention to detail, the undercarriage
shows beautifully, as well as the engine bay. The Fathom Blue paint
that has been wet sanded and polished to a mirror like finish. Open
the Cowl Induction Hood and see the beautifully detailed numbers
matching LS5 454/360hp engine connected to the numbers matching M22
4-Speed Manual Transmission. This very special Chevelle convertible
has led a comfortable life clearly, having been well taken care of
by everyone privileged enough to be the owner. With only so few LS5
Chevelle convertibles ever built, this example has one of only a
handful optioned this way making it one of the rarest variants to
ever roll off the assembly line. Additional Details: 1970 CHEVROLET
CHEVELLE SS LS5 -
