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The Chevy Chevelle was produced from 1964 through 1977. It was a mid-sized car that ranged from an economical family car to powerful muscle cars. It was one of the companies' most successful models.
Prior to 1970, GM had restricted mid-sized cars to engines with less than 400 cubic-inch displacement, though many inventive people found ways around it. In 1970, GM dropped this rule and bigger engines became available. The LS6 package included a 454 cubic-inch engine offering 450 horsepower and capable of running the 1/4 mile in low to mid-13 seconds. The stock LS6 at 450 horsepower produced more power than any other stock production engine during the muscle car era.
Drag racer Bob Hamilton purchased this bright red Chevelle LS6 in 1969 as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife. In 1970, he turned it into a drag car named 'Red Alert' to compete in the highly contested NHRA SS/DA class. It was very successful and in 1971 toymaker AMT created a model of the car that became their all-time sales leader. The car continued to race until 1976, when it was Top Stock Eliminator in 14 out of 16 races. It was campaigned during the 1990s in nostalgia drag racing events against such famous cars as Ronnie Sox's 426 Hemicuda.
The ERTL Model Company made a limited production run of 2500 in 1999.
A 450-horsepower LS6 equipped SS 454 could run 0 to 60 mph in 6.1-seconds and cover the quarter mile in 13.44 seconds at 108 mph.
This car in unrestored, retaining its original sheetmetal and interior and 60-percent of the original paint. It still can be seen participating at nostalgia drag events.
Prior to 1970, GM had restricted mid-sized cars to engines with less than 400 cubic-inch displacement, though many inventive people found ways around it. In 1970, GM dropped this rule and bigger engines became available. The LS6 package included a 454 cubic-inch engine offering 450 horsepower and capable of running the 1/4 mile in low to mid-13 seconds. The stock LS6 at 450 horsepower produced more power than any other stock production engine during the muscle car era.
Drag racer Bob Hamilton purchased this bright red Chevelle LS6 in 1969 as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife. In 1970, he turned it into a drag car named 'Red Alert' to compete in the highly contested NHRA SS/DA class. It was very successful and in 1971 toymaker AMT created a model of the car that became their all-time sales leader. The car continued to race until 1976, when it was Top Stock Eliminator in 14 out of 16 races. It was campaigned during the 1990s in nostalgia drag racing events against such famous cars as Ronnie Sox's 426 Hemicuda.
The ERTL Model Company made a limited production run of 2500 in 1999.
A 450-horsepower LS6 equipped SS 454 could run 0 to 60 mph in 6.1-seconds and cover the quarter mile in 13.44 seconds at 108 mph.
This car in unrestored, retaining its original sheetmetal and interior and 60-percent of the original paint. It still can be seen participating at nostalgia drag events.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Chassis#: 136370a140438 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Chassis#: 136370a172712 Sold for USD$100,100 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5 Convertible Chassis#: 136670b216608 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Chassis#: 136370f119756 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Chassis#: 136370a181265 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Chassis#: 136370b139640 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Chassis#: 136370k165070 Sold for USD$41,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom Chassis#: 136370l201739 Sold for USD$106,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS RE-CREATION Chassis#: 1343701564781 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 136670K116601 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 Chassis#: 1363701535486 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 454 CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 1363701562986 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370A107821 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: AZ387730 Sold for USD$74,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370A139072 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370L186462 Sold for USD$62,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 454 RE-CREATION Chassis#: 136370B158837 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 Chassis#: 136370L159206 Sold for USD$107,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370R210201 Sold for USD$63,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370A119053 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Chevrolet Chevelles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370k149317 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $80,000 | $150,000 | $160,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370r240100 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $55,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5 | 136370k155396 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $70,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom | 136370l191723 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $70,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS5 SS Convertible | 136670B178652 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370k172940 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370a110546 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370b207008 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370l131177 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 | 136370k145329 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $140,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible | 136670b200585 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $160,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370r242187 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $75,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 1363701522094 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $52,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370a135879 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $57,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370a126902 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 136370r263278 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $52,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Custom | 136370r221366 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $32,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Custom | 135370k184066 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $85,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370r206310 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $50,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370b185227 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $65,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370r206310 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $55,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 1363701535486 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 | 136370a146682 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $175,000 | $235,000 | $275,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370l188259 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $90,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible | 136670b165774 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | $125,000 | $175,000 |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370b185227 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $75,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Pro Touring | 136370b114355 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $110,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 136370b149767 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $65,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible | 136670b198105 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $130,000 | ||
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible | 136670k110823 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $52,000 |
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