Chevy had been a major player in the muscle car wars of the 1960s. With the decade coming to a close, the writing was on the wall; the muscle car party was coming to an end. Looming federal ...
The 1970 model year El Camino came standard with a 250-ci sixer that produced 155 horsepower and 235 pound-feet (319 Nm). At the other end of the spectrum, a handful of cars were optioned with the 454 ...
The Chevy El Camino bowed for the 1959 model year in answer to Ford's Ranchero. Based on GM's B-Body platform, the El Camino utilized the Chevy station wagon's Safety-Girder X-Frame platform. The El ...
"We had to cut down trees for two hours before we could get it out," Chris Starnes says. The LS6, a 1970 model El Camino, was exposed to the weather, but did have a roof "over its head," he adds. "I ...
It's unclear how many LS6-equipped Chevelle convertibles were produced in 1970, but restored examples can fetch over $500,000 nowadays.
What do you think of this Chevelle? The allure of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible is undeniable, holding a revered spot in the pantheon of American muscle cars as one of the most ...
In the world of collectibles, the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 LS6 isn’t just a muscle car, it’s a legend. On par with Rolex watches and vintage Gibson guitars, it’s a top-tier find in the high-roller ...
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, one of the most iconic 1970s Chevy models, was the highest-performing car in the 1970 Chevelle lineup, with an image to match. For 1970, the Chevelle was restyled, with ...
Editor’s note:A prophesy of the 1970 LS6 Chevelle’s place in muscle car history, this road test originally appeared in the May 1970 issue of Hot Rod. That first supercar Chevelle, back in 1965, was ...
"We had to cut down trees for two hours before we could get it out," Chris Starnes says. The LS6, a 1970 model El Camino, was exposed to the weather, but did have a roof "over its head," he adds. "I ...