This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires

This Chevelle was made to be driven hard. Luckily for its new owner, it's just had a comprehensive restoration: so they can put their foot down without hesitation.

By Robert Bacon - September 24, 2019
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires
This 1970 Chevelle LS6 Was Made to Shred Tires

Restoration

It doesn't take more than a glance to see that this 1970 Chevelle LS6 is in outstanding condition. In fact, it recently had a frame-off restoration, so you know it's ready for the road.

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Powertrain

Mechanically, the most impressive thing about this Chevelle is the 454ci engine under its hood which pumps out an eye-watering 450 horsepower. This powerplant was launched in 1970 and was paired with an M22 4-speed manual transmission. Both the engine and the transmission are original with matching numbers.

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Handling

This model comes with F41 suspension, so you can expect it to handle that bit better than models with a lighter setup. 

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Brakes

This is a 49-year-old car but, thankfully, it still comes with power front disc brakes. A good braking system isn't something you can afford to overlook when you've got 450 horsepower under the hood.

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Outstanding Hood

Different folks will like various things about this Chevelle. But it's hard to argue that the ZL2 cowl induction hood with a power bulge isn't one of, if not the stand-out feature on this model. 

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Classic Interior

This model comes with the premium-grade black interior: would you expect anything less from a 1970 Chevelle of this caliber? It also has an interior lighting package and dash cluster with tachometer, gauges, and a clock. 

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Sporty Extras

This model was made to be driven hard and its sporty interior features certainly give that impression. Inside you'll find Strato-bucket seats and a console-delete, along with a GM sport steering wheel. 

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Paint Scheme

This model's Fantom Blue paint job with White Rallye stripes will get your heart pumping before you even get behind the steering wheel. 

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Wheels

When you put your foot down in this model it'll be Goodyear Polyglas tires that you shred. This rubber is wrapped around classic 14-inch SS wheels. 

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For help with service and maintenance on your car, check out the how-to section of LS1Tech.com.

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