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1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
Nick D·
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1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

The LS6 engine was rated at 450hp, it has been suggested that the LS6 was underrated and actually produced well over 500hp

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1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

In Detail

tags muscle
submitted by anonymous
production years 1964 – 1972
built at USA
production 4475
price $ $ 3,800
engine V8
aspiration Naturally Aspirated
block material cast iron
valvetrain OHV, 2 valves per cyl
fuel feed 800cfm 4bbl
compression 11.25:1
power -1.0 kw / 450 bhp @ 5600 rpm
bhp/weight 303.64 bhp per tonne
torque -1.0 nm / 500 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm
redline 6500
driven wheels RWD
curb weight 1482 kg / 3260 lbs
transmission Muncie M22, close ratio 4 speed manual
gear ratios 2.2:1, 1.64:1, 1.28:1, 1:1
final drive 4.1:1
top speed ~209.2 kph / 130 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.1 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~13.3 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~13.7 seconds

Auction Sales History

1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible 136670B161703 – sold for $225,500 The ultimate, most desirable Chevrolet muscle car. One of fewer than 200 LS6 Convertibles built in 1970. A genuine four-speed LS6 example, as documented by its broadcast sheet. Striking Medium Turquoise Metallic over parchment leather. A centerpiece of any muscle car collection car collection.
Auction Source: Arizona 2015 by RM Auctions
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible 454/450 HP – sold for $115,000 Black Cherry paint with White stripes and White power top. Date coded professional rotisserie frame-off restoration by JV Enterprises of Azusa, CA. 454/450 HP engine with M22 4-speed transmission
Auction Source: The Daytime Auction in Monterey by Mecum
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 – did not sell for $90,000 1970 LS6 Chevelle. CRV suffix 454/450 HP engine. M22 4-speed manual. Power steering. Power brakes. Cowl induction hood. Super Sport wheels. Goodyear polyglas tires. 2 build sheets. Built at the Baltimore assembly plant. Sold new at Roger Penske Chevrolet in Emmanus, PA. Repainted original color. Code 75 Cranberry Red with Black SS stripes. Black bucket seat interior. Believed to be 11,000 original miles.
Auction Source: 2012 Daytime Auction by Mecum
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 2-Door Hardtop –  Chevrolet escalated the horsepower wars with what has become judged as the ultimate musclecar, the LS6 SS454. The subject of a detailed restoration, this LS6 2-door hardtop is finished in Fathom Blue complemented with twin white Rally stripes and a Black Strato bucket seat interior. The option list befits this all-time classic: power front disc brakes, F41 suspension, SS wheels, bright body trim, cowl induction, M22 4-speed, 3.31 Positraction rear end, auxiliary light package and AM radio. A premium example, this 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS6 is accompanied with the factory build sheet, Protect-O-Plate and photo documentation of the restoration.

Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum

 

1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 454/450 HP – The restoration of this rare 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS6 began with a nicely equipped, rust-free original example in excellent condition. The result is a truly stunning machine that maintains a high degree of originality throughout, including its matching numbers drivetrain, all sheet metal, brightwork including bumpers and wheels and, with the exception of a new windshield, all glass. As described in the accompanying build sheets, original equipment includes the LS6 454/450 HP big block, M22 transmission, 3.31 rear end, power steering and disc brakes, cowl induction and rare UF1 mirror and light package. Finished in rare Shadow Grey, this brilliant SS454 also features a new Parchment Strato bucket seat interior, with the original pieces also available.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible 454/450 HP, Automatic – 1970 SS Chevelle 454 with new crate motor. New high performance 700 R 4 transmission. Power windows, tilt wheel. Power locks and trunk with remote. Factory air conditioning. Edelbrock high rise intake manifold. Demon carburetor, Mallory ignition. Aluminum radiator, dual fans, 4-wheel disc brakes. 12 bolt Positraction, heavy duty axles. High performance Global West suspension. Edelbrock high performance shocks. Heavy duty chrome sway bars. 3″ exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and equalizer. Alpine stereo with amplifier and subwoofer in trunk. 15×7 original type wheels with 245/60 BFG’s on front. 15×8 original type wheels with 295/50 BFG’s on rear. 3 years since restoration. Less than 2,500 miles since restoration.
1964→1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 Convertible 454/450 HP – It turned heads and intimidated the competition on the boulevard in 1970 and it still does today, because forty years later there is still nothing like the LS6-powered Chevelle SS454, and this completely restored 4-speed convertible is as desirable as they come. Cranberry Red with White sport stripes and matching soft top, it incorporates a superb White on Black bucket seat interior. The car includes the SS package’s Blacked-out grill and tail panel, domed hood, SS gauges, F41 suspension and power front disc brakes, here complemented with power steering and cowl induction.
Auction Source: 2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic

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