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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6

136370B146365roadUnited States
Engine
7.4L (454 cu in) V8, 450 bhp at 5,600 rpm and 500 lb-ft torque at 3,600 rpm, four-barrel Holley carburetor, forged internals, 11.25:1 compression
Colour
Champagne Gold

A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS fitted with the rare and highly desirable LS6 454 cubic-inch V-8, one of approximately 4,475 examples ordered with this option from new. Delivered to Rosenthal Chevrolet in Arlington, Virginia, the car retains its Champagne Gold finish, Medium Gold River interior with bench seating, and factory-correct TH400 automatic transmission. Accompanied by two partially damaged original build sheets, a spare tire, jack, and owner's manual.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate US$120,000 – US$140,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1970 →Factory delivery
    Rosenthal Chevrolet
    partial documentation

    Dealership in Arlington, Virginia that took initial delivery of the vehicle; confirmed by an accompanying factory build sheet.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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