Chassis no. 1363701531849

454-cid, 450-hp OHV V-8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with trailing arm coil spring suspension, and front-disc, rear-drum power hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 112-inches

The most powerful big-block engine that Chevy produced for 1970 was the 450-hp LS6. Available only in the Chevelle, it had four-bolt mains, large-port/large-valve cylinder heads, solid lifters, a low-rise aluminum intake manifold and Holley four-barrel carburetor. Cowl induction, which gave the engine a breath of cold air, was a separate option designated ZL2. It came with functional hood pins and body stripes.

Some have suggested that the LS6 was under-rated; actually producing as much as 500-hp, citing empirical evidence on competition cars. In any case, it was Chevy’s most powerful 1970 production engine. In this car it is teamed with a Muncie M-22 “Rock Crusher” four-speed transmission. The most sturdy of the rock-crushers, it is a close-ratio box and very desirable. It drives a 12-bolt 3.73 Posi-Traction rear end.

Other equipment on the car includes power steering, power brakes, AM radio with embedded windshield antenna and windshield washers. The bucket seat interior is done in black vinyl and has the SS center console and all appear to be in excellent condition.

Painted Cranberry red with black stripes, it has excellent contours and paint. The brightwork is all very good. The engine compartment and undercarriage are absolutely spotless, substantiating that the odometer reading of 389 is test and maintenance miles only. This example sports correct Goodyear Poylglas tires on SS wheels, cowl induction hood, pins and stripes, and comes with an original owner’s manual and brochure.

“The performance starts as soon as you’re seated,” said the 1970 Chevelle SS brochure. This SS-454 Chevelle is bound to get a standing ovation.