“There is no such thing as a substitute for displacement.” That adage has by no means been more true within the late ’60s and early ’70s, the unique muscle automotive period. And out of the muscle automobiles with hulking V8s at the moment, the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 stood out.
Extremely regarded by many because the king of the unique muscle automotive period, there have been over 4,000 LS6 Chevelle SS constructed – and one in every of them has come out of the hiding, courtesy of the aptly named YouTube channel Patrick Glenn Nichols Musclecar Barn Finds.
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A 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 was discovered by the presenter in an undisclosed location (aside from the “Wild Wild West” reference). It has been sitting within the barn since 1986 however has been out of the street since 1979. It comes with a tuxedo black exterior with white stripes, plus it comes with the cowl induction, which was a coveted characteristic at the moment.
Residing underneath the hood in fact is the 454 cubic inches (7.4 liters) LS6 V8, which was one of many greatest and strongest of its time. Outfitted with a single four-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor, the LS6 produced 450 horsepower (336 kilowatts) and 500 pound-feet (678 Newton-meters) of torque. This instance discovered comes with the M40 computerized transmission.
As this explicit basic Chevelle SS has been sitting round for fairly a while, it’s in unhealthy form. The paint has naturally pale off however the good factor is that the physique hasn’t rusted but. The inside’s off form as effectively, with the upholstery of the bucket seats already ripped and severely broken.
For those who’re on this automotive, sadly, it isn’t on the market. However then once more, we want this king shall be restored again to its former glory.
