Vehicle Description
• M22 "Rock Crusher" four-speed transmission • Correct, date coded
LS5 454-cid V-8/360 HP • Finished in Cranberry Red with dual white
stripes • Strato bucket seats in complementing red vinyl •
Cowl-induction hood; added air-conditioning • Well-maintained and
presented with a complete restoration Popularity of the Chevelle SS
steadily grew throughout the late 1960s, and for 1970, Chevrolet
engineers figured out how to stuff their biggest V-8 ever under the
hood. Thus, the mighty SS 454 was born. For those who really wanted
the ultimate in speed, the LS6 was available, which with 450
horsepower, many found a bit too much to handle. Looking for
something just a tab bit milder, yet still able to outperform most
other cars on the road, the 360-HP LS5 version of the SS 454 was
created. Wearing all new sheet metal this year, Chevelle could be
promoted truthfully as "America's Most Popular Mid-Size Car." It is
true that the majority of Chevelles produced still found themselves
parked in the driveways of suburbia tasked with daily drives to and
from the grocery store, cleaners, garden centers or taking the kids
to sporting practice. But a select few of these Chevelles found
their place in the world being able to light up their tires on a
dragstrip or out pacing the crowd on the open highway. The Chevelle
SS 454 became a legend that owners cherished and competitors
feared. Today, those mighty original Super Sports are highly
sought-after by enthusiasts and performance driven motorists.
Rarely today does one get the chance to own a 1970 Chevelle SS 454
that they dare to take to the local drag strip, or lonely country
road, where they can rev that engine, feel the power and with a
steady hand test their skill at trying to tame this mechanical
beast. But here we have the perfect solution, being able to satisfy
that need for speed and look pretty darn good in the process. In
2004, this big-block Chevelle SS convertible was given the
opportunity to live a new life. A comprehensive restoration was
completed where a correct date-coded engine block was installed
with all the proper equipment to replicate the original LS5. Fitted
with a proper four-barrel Quadrajet carburetor, this engine is the
picture of tranquil beauty, until you fire it up, then brother,
watch out. Making the performance a colossal hit is the M22 "Rock
Crusher" close-ratio four-speed manual transmission supported by
the heavy-duty F41 special suspension system and performance ratio
12-bolt rear axle. While the mechanical components can make this
car move at lightning speed, it looks fabulous while doing it. The
bodywork exhibits a professional touch of skilled craftsmanship and
the superbly applied Cranberry Red paint accented with the white
racing stripes on the hood and deck lid make for an image of the
boldest of muscle car statements. Fitted with the awesome
cowl-induction hood with lock-down pins, plenty of cooling air can
make its way to the carburetor. Under a gleaming white soft top,
occupants ride on freshly rebuilt Strato bucket seats up front and
a full-width bench seat to the rear, all upholstered in red vinyl
replicating the look and feel just as it did when it left the
Baltimore assembly plant. Other interior appointments include the
center console, tilt steering, and AM-Cassette stereo system with
auxiliary speakers mounted in the rear panels. Fresh
instrumentation was installed including the 7,000 RPM in-dash
tachometer, while the odometer reflects just over 2,000 miles since
the restoration was completed. Other features include power front
disc brakes with drums to the rear, power steering, and for keeping
cool on warm days, air-conditioning. A collector grade muscle car,
strong big-block LS5 performance coupled with four-speed manual
shift, cowl-induction, sought-after red over red finish, and an
impressive stance, this is a Chevrolet that can be proudly driven
and shown nationwide.
