1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe LS6

Description

“The performance starts as you’re seated.” The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is considered by many to be one of the best-looking muscle cars ever built in Detroit, owing in part to its freshly redesigned sheet metal, which gave the car a more curvaceous and sporting appearance. The second-generation Chevelle also offered a powerful punch to back up those good looks. How popular was the ’70 Chevelle SS? For the second year in a row it was Detroit’s most popular muscle car, having dethroned the pioneering Pontiac GTO in 1969. 

While many buyers chose the familiar SS 396 model, the new SS 454 versions made the headlines in 360-hp LS5 or mind-altering 450-hp LS6 form. More than just gargantuan horsepower, the LS6 generated earthquaking torque—500 lb-ft. Yet around town Hot Rod magazine (May 1970) was amazed, writing, “The 454 operates smoothly in congested traffic, and its handling is as good as other GM intermediates.” But when provoked the quarter mile flew by in 13.44 seconds. Hot Rod prophetically concluded, “The future may never see a car like this. It is one of the brutes, and all it needs is a way of staying in contact with terra firma.” 

Highlights 

• Restored LS6 Chevelle with two original build sheets 

• Matching numbers LS6 454 cu-in “Big Block” V8 engine rated at 450 horsepower   

• M22 “Rock Crusher” four-speed manual transmission  

• The Body by Fisher tag decodes as: 

  • ST70 – 1970 model year 

  • 13637 – Body style Malibu sport coupe  

  • KAN – Kansas City, Missouri, body plant 

  • 483376 – Fisher Body Unit Number 

  • Trim 795 – Metallic Dark Green Coated Fabric 

  • Paint 48 48 – Forest Green (942) 

  • 01A – First week of January 1970 

  • 06184 – Data Processing Number 

  • L – 13637 Malibu sport coupe 

• The chassis number (136370K150160) decodes as:  

  • 1 – Chevrolet   

  • 36 – Malibu and Concours, eight-cylinder   

  • 37 – Two-door sport coupe   

  • 0 – Model year 1970   

  • K – Kansas City, Missouri, final assembly plant   

  • 150160 – Plant serial number starting with 500001 

Features 

• The original Build Sheet shows this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 is factory equipped with: 

  • AK1 – Belts and front harness 

  • A01 – Tinted glass - all 

  • A31 – Deluxe seat belts 

  • A85 – Deluxe front shoulder harness 

  • B80 – Roof drip molding 

  • B93 – Door edge guards 

  • B96 – Wheel opening molding  

  • C24 – Recessed windshield wipers 

  • C56 – Upper level vents 

  • D88 – Hood and deck stripe 

  • F41 – Suspension: Firm ride and handling  

  • G88 – Rear axle - 4.10 ratio  

  • G80 – Positraction axle 

  • JL2 – Front disc brakes 

  • J50 – Vacuum power brakes  

  • LS6 – Engine: 454 4bbl V8 engine  

  • M22 – Heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission 

  • N40 – Power steering 

  • PL4 – Tire: F70-14-B - Hwy - BB – black wall white letter  

  • T60 – Heavy-duty battery 

  • UM1 – Radio: AM and 8-Track tape 

  • U14 – Instrument panel gauges 

  • U35 – Electric clock  

  • U27 – Glove box light 

  • U76 – Windshield antenna 

  • ZK8 – Tire pressure label 

  • ZL2 – Special duct hood 

  • ZQ9 – Performance axle 

  • Z15 – SS 454 Package 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is presented as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections  

Included 

• Original build sheet  

Ownership History 

Sold new at Camp Chevrolet in Spokane, Washington, this LS6 Chevelle entered its current collection around 2018 where it has resided amongst many other desirable collector vehicles.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Blake Wingrove   Phone: 616.822.8589   email: bwingrove@hagerty.com