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The intermediate-size Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in 1964. The public was impressed and sales were strong; in 1970, over 440,000 examples were sold. Chevrolet's ads for the Chevelle stated 'performance starts as soon as you're seated.'
The Chevelle in SS 454 guise was a very special vehicle, powered by the LS6 Turbo-Jet 454 V-8 option and produced an advertised 450 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 500 foot-pounds of torque at 3,600 RPM, which were the highest performance numbers of the muscle car era. This was a factory option that could be purchased by anybody and cost just an extra $263.30 on the window sticker. In total, around 4,475 buyers made that choice and along with the high performance, also received higher insurance premiums. The car was capable of running quarter mile times in 13.44 seconds at a speed of 108 mph, utilizing 8.4 mpg of premium fuel.
The LS6 engines were assembled at Chevrolet's engine production facility in Tonawanda, New York. Workers began with a four-bolt block that featured pre-tapped holes for a track-ready external oiling setup. The block housed an alloy steel crankshaft that was cross-drilled to maximize oiling capabilities. Tied to the crank by 7/16-inch rod bolts were eight forged steel connecting rods (magnafluxed for added rigidity). Eight TRW forged aluminum pistons squeezed the fuel/air mixture to an 11.25:1 compression ratio. Heavy-duty 3/8-inch pushrods transferred cam timing to the valves through 16 sets of beefy dual valve springs. The engines were given a Holley four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum dual-plane intake. Deep-groove pulleys and a modified distributor were fitted, and a large air cleaner to take air from the RPO Code ZL2 cowl induction hood was also included. With the engine, mandatory options included the M22 Muncie four-speed transmission and a heavy-duty battery.
In 1970, Chevrolet produced 53,599 examples of the Chevelle Super Sport (SS). Of those, just 8,773 were SS 44s and just 4,475 included the LS6 option, with the majority built as two-door coupes. The exact production figure for 1970 LS6 Convertibles is not known, but is estimated to range from 20 to 80.
This LS6 Chevelle Convertible was previously part of the Milton Robson collection. He acquired the car in March of 1991 from another well-known muscle car collector, Carl Dwiggins, who restored the Chevelle from the ground-up.
The current owner acquired the car in November of 2010 and has properly stored this 50,000-mile car. It is painted a Medium Turquoise Metallic (Code 34), with a white convertible top and parchment interior that features optional Strato-bucket seats. It rides on the appropriate white letter Goodyear Polyglas tires ride on Magnum 500 wheels, and the car is fitted with an AM radio, a clock, and full instrumentation. The car has an additional two unique features which include the stripe delete and the cowl-induction delete.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
The Chevelle in SS 454 guise was a very special vehicle, powered by the LS6 Turbo-Jet 454 V-8 option and produced an advertised 450 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 500 foot-pounds of torque at 3,600 RPM, which were the highest performance numbers of the muscle car era. This was a factory option that could be purchased by anybody and cost just an extra $263.30 on the window sticker. In total, around 4,475 buyers made that choice and along with the high performance, also received higher insurance premiums. The car was capable of running quarter mile times in 13.44 seconds at a speed of 108 mph, utilizing 8.4 mpg of premium fuel.
The LS6 engines were assembled at Chevrolet's engine production facility in Tonawanda, New York. Workers began with a four-bolt block that featured pre-tapped holes for a track-ready external oiling setup. The block housed an alloy steel crankshaft that was cross-drilled to maximize oiling capabilities. Tied to the crank by 7/16-inch rod bolts were eight forged steel connecting rods (magnafluxed for added rigidity). Eight TRW forged aluminum pistons squeezed the fuel/air mixture to an 11.25:1 compression ratio. Heavy-duty 3/8-inch pushrods transferred cam timing to the valves through 16 sets of beefy dual valve springs. The engines were given a Holley four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum dual-plane intake. Deep-groove pulleys and a modified distributor were fitted, and a large air cleaner to take air from the RPO Code ZL2 cowl induction hood was also included. With the engine, mandatory options included the M22 Muncie four-speed transmission and a heavy-duty battery.
In 1970, Chevrolet produced 53,599 examples of the Chevelle Super Sport (SS). Of those, just 8,773 were SS 44s and just 4,475 included the LS6 option, with the majority built as two-door coupes. The exact production figure for 1970 LS6 Convertibles is not known, but is estimated to range from 20 to 80.
This LS6 Chevelle Convertible was previously part of the Milton Robson collection. He acquired the car in March of 1991 from another well-known muscle car collector, Carl Dwiggins, who restored the Chevelle from the ground-up.
The current owner acquired the car in November of 2010 and has properly stored this 50,000-mile car. It is painted a Medium Turquoise Metallic (Code 34), with a white convertible top and parchment interior that features optional Strato-bucket seats. It rides on the appropriate white letter Goodyear Polyglas tires ride on Magnum 500 wheels, and the car is fitted with an AM radio, a clock, and full instrumentation. The car has an additional two unique features which include the stripe delete and the cowl-induction delete.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
2018 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $260,000
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $225,500
2010 RM Auctions - The Milton Robson Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $500,000
Sale Price :
USD $214,500
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370R240100 Sold for USD$74,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE LS5 SS Chassis#: 136370A173979 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370R221050 Sold for USD$70,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS Chassis#: 1363701524514 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
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#: 136370a140438 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Chassis#: 136370a181265 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Chassis#: 136370a172712 Sold for USD$100,100 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
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 LS6 Chassis#: 136370b139640 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
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#: 136370A139072 Sold for USD$99,000 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#: 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 CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 136370R210201 Sold for USD$63,800 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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1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:10867S109493 Sold for $69,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
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1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM Chassis#:2W87Z7N176503 Sold for $69,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
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1971 Chevrolet Malibu Chassis#:136371l117494 Sold for $70,400 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 NASCAR Sold for $70,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
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