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system. Two transmissions were available – Muncie’s T-K Chevelle was driven by New Jersey hotshot Ray
M-22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed or the hard-shifting M40 Allen, and rose to infamy as “The Killer Car” by utterly
Turbo 400 automatic. Depending on rear-end gear dominating S/S in 1970 and winning the NHRA Dallas
selection, LS6-motivated Chevelles pounded out easy World Finals. Having proven its point conclusively in
13-second quarter-mile times and trap speeds over 105 1970, Chevrolet only offered the mighty LS6 once again,
mph, with traction limited by hopelessly overwhelmed albeit with lowered compression and exclusively with
street tires. Lest one dismiss an LS6 Chevelle SS454 the Corvette for 1971. Despite its well-earned glory,
as “all engine,” the Z15 SS454 package included the the original LS6 remains somewhat enigmatic, with
excellent F41 Sports Suspension, power front disc 4,475 LS6-powered Chevelle hardtops, convertibles and
brakes, F70 belted tires on 14x7 five-spoke “SS” wheels, Chevelle-based El Camino car/pickup hybrids built in
chrome-trimmed wheel openings and chrome exhaust all for 1970, plus an unknown number of spare engines
tips. A blacked-out grille and tail panels, plus bold “SS” built at Chevrolet’s Tonawanda, New York, plant.
emblems all around, made this bruiser’s intentions Regardless, the mighty LS6-powered Chevelle remains an
obvious. unqualified legend today.
Now packing the firepower to take on Chrysler’s vaunted The product of a comprehensive, frame-off restoration
426 HEMI cars anywhere, the LS6 Chevelle SS454 performed to exacting standards by professionals in
prompted Hot Rod magazine road tester Steve Kelly 2015, this LS6-powered 1970 Chevelle SS 454 was built
to crown the mighty Chevy “Earth Mover.” However, at Chevrolet’s Van Nuys assembly plant and delivered
despite great press and word-of-mouth street cred, new to Alaska Sales & Service in Anchorage. Power
Chevrolet hardly promoted the unruly LS6, yet they comes from its matching-numbers 454ci LS6 V8 engine
obviously decided to go out with a bang, especially boasting 450 factory-advertised horsepower and 500
against Chrysler, which essentially sold factory-built ft/lbs of tire-melting torque, mated to GM’s renowned
drag cars for years. Leading the Chevy charge was Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission controlled
Truppi-Kling Competition in New Jersey, rulers of by a no-nonsense column shifter. Additional features
Junior Stock, who were now ready for the big time with include power steering, power brakes and a date-code-
a strange new combination for 1970 based on genius- correct 4.10:1 CRW-code posi-traction differential.
level interpretation of the NHRA rulebook – an LS6- Of particular importance to collectors, the car retains its
powered SS454 Chevelle convertible. Race-prepped to rare original date-coded smog system, plus the original
perfection and beyond, the Briggs Chevrolet-sponsored
intake manifold, distributor, heads and 780 CFM Holley
4150 carburetor. Retaining original body panels, the
Chevelle was restored using many NOS parts, including
the bright wheel-lip moldings. Other highlights include
installation of new brake and fuel lines, a restored
original clock, cowl induction hood, replated bumpers,
date-coded glass and original windshield, plus a 3-stage
base/clear repaint in the original Forest Green. The
new interior is finished in its original Ivory color and
features a split front bench seat. Rides on proper “SS”
5-spoke wheels wrapped in Firestone Wide Oval tires,
the Chevelle has 70,000 miles. This car is listed in the
LS6 Registry and well-documented with its original Build
Sheet, Window Sticker, statement of sale to the first
owner, LS6 Registry Certificate and owner's manual, plus
restoration photos. Delivering amazing rarity, blinding
performance and incomparable heritage, this collector-
worthy 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 coupe marks
the pinnacle of America’s original muscle car era.

– David Neyens
For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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