Vehicle Description
The beneficiary of no-expense-spare restoration, this 454 4-speed
Chevelle SS presents as new from all angles. Dressed in a rich coat
of Hugger Orange / Monoco Orange paint with black stripes and a
black vinyl top, the car achieves the sinister look these Chevelles
are known for. Finished in show quality trim with new glass and
spotless stainless all around, this car is sure to dominate the
local shows.
Purchased from the original owner in 2005, this Chevelle SS was
sold as an original LS6 matching #s car per the saved newspaper
classified ad. It had been painted Black Cherry and needed
restoration. No original paperwork remained with the car; however,
the seller signed a notarized letter attesting to the fact that he
had owned the car for the last 35 years, and the car is an original
numbers match SS454 LS6 with Hugger Orange paint. Upon disassembly,
Hugger Orange paint was indeed found in many areas, and a check of
the trim tag showed a dash mark rather than a paint code, which
confirmed the car left the factory with special order paint. The
uniqueness sparked the desire to start a complete nut and bolt
restoration, with the stunning result for sale today.
Living under the hood is a 454ci V8 LS6 fitted with correct heads,
Winters intake manifold, and restored smog equipment. The engine
block wears a casting number of 3963512 and a suffix code of CRR
designating a 454/450hp build. Savvy Chevy guys will note that that
the suffix calls for an automatic transmission, which was set aside
for a more exciting Muncie 4-speed during restoration. Correct
exhaust manifolds and a properly restored engine compartment are
also sure to please Chevelle enthusiasts.
Behind that big block, a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission makes
quick work of shifts, spinning power back to a stout 12-bolt rear
with 3.31 posi. The suspension remains in stock form with a double
A-arm front and the factory four-bar setup out back. When the roads
curve, power steering pairs with beefy front and rear sway bars and
power brakes that clamp down on discs up front and drums out back.
The vintage setup rides on a set of 14-inch Super Sport wheels
wrapped in period correct looking F70-14 bias ply tires.
Open those long doors and a fresh black vinyl interior comes into
full view. The optional Strato-Buckets look great and are
surprisingly firm to sit in, surrounded by fresh black door panels
and a taut black headliner. From the command post, a three-spoke
sport wheel ahead of a restored factory dash displaying a full
gauge package. Entertainment is provided by an original Delco AM/FM
radio while, behind the rear seat, the trunk maintains factory
standards.
Ground Up Restored Special Order Color Chevelle SS 454
Extensive nut and bolt restoration
Special Order Hugger Orange exterior
454/450hp LS6 engine
Cowl induction hood
3963512 block casting
I 19 9 block casting date (Sept. 19 1969)
4-speed Muncie manual transmission
12-bolt 3.31 posi-traction rear axle
14" SS wheels
F70-14 Firestone Wide Oval bias ply tires
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Dual exhaust
Special Order Hugger Orange exterior
Black Strato bucket seats with center console
Factory gauge package with 6,500 rpm tach
Black SS stripes and Black vinyl top
F41 Heavy Duty Suspension
Sold new at Holtz Motors in Wisconsin
Ownership history
NCRS Shipping Data Report
Listed in LS6 Registration
Super Chevy magazine article from 2011
These cars practically defined the muscle car era and, because of
it, demand remains constant. If you're in the market for a unique
Chevelle of your own, call us today!
