1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 454 - Freak of Nature
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- 1970 was the pinnacle of the original muscle car era. Horsepower ratings had soared to ridiculous levels. No muscle car had a higher on paper rating than the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 454. It was rated a whopping 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. This video explains why the LS6 powered 1970 Chevelle SS was one of the best muscle cars ever produced and why it's truly a freak of nature.
In this video, we talk about the Chevy Chevelle. The Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most popular models it has ever sold, it was one of the best-selling cars of its era, and it remains to be a model that is coveted by hot rodders and collectors alike.
The Chevy Chevelle was introduced on September 26, 1963 and built between model years 1964 and 1977. The Chevelle was available in a wide array of body styles; everything from a two-door sport coupe to a four-door estate wagon. Chevrolet, after realizing that their Impala model was seemingly growing by the foot, needed a mid-size model to fit in between it and the recently-released compact Nova/Chevy II.
The new car would also serve as a direct competitor to Ford’s mid-size Fairlane model and would be built on the then-new A-body platform along with its siblings the Pontiac Tempest, the Oldsmobile Cutlass, and the Buick Skylark. The Chevelle would also have GM’s widest array of trim options, spanning from the barest of entry levels to the most plush Chevrolet available (besides the Impala).
My dad had a ls6 ‘70 Chevelle SS when I was born…. It was beautiful
Baby blue, white stripes, white interior. I grew up hearing stories about my dad’s exploits in that car… I never really knew how special it was until recently.
*Edit: I failed to mention that he had bought it new……
My friend's mom had a early 70's Chevelle Malibu 4 door when I was in high school in the mid 90's. I loved that car. Between that, their next door neighbor's hot rod Nova, and my mom's late 70's Dodge Aspen, I pretty much became a car guy. I was always interested in cars. But being able to ride in these 3 cars pretty much got me obsessed. Every time they were being worked on, I was right there watching and trying to help. If it wasn't for those cars, it's hard to tell where I'd be now. I definitely wouldn't be working in a body shop and customizing every vehicle I own.
Yes, the 70 LS6 is my all time dream car!!! I grew up in the 80s and was lucky enough to have ridden in a few of these truly amazing cars!
The 70 Chevelle SS 454 is definitely one of my favorite muscle cars of all time, it's definitely considered the king of the Muscle cars.
Definitely! I got, as my first car at 18 in 1980, its lesser known sister, a 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 black over red. It had already been modded with performance cams and fuel delivery systems and was a beast to drive with barely containable torque but relatively subpar brakes. Fortunately, I survived but never should have sold it.
@@tpolerex7282 Sounds awesome brother
@@tpolerex7282 The Montecarlo is definitely a badass personal luxury coupe (considering it's based off the 4 door Malibu with Chevelle SS 454 under pinnings).
2 door 67 Chevelle SS is the king
I agree. I think that size is a perfect compromise for the street, practical, comfortable and suitable for big block use. This particular year and model is the pinnacle muscle car for me, with the 1970 Buick GS and GSX Stage 1.
My grandfather bought a used 1964 Malibu Super Sport Coupe in 1965 and kept it until 1990. It was Ermine White with a black vinyl interior/center console and had a 283 V-8.
One of my uncles use to own a '70Chevlle(Malibu)4drpost, it was red with full black vinyl top when I was a kid.
I graduated high school in 1967 and the Chevelle was one of the most wanted cars of any teenage boy. The Corvette was always 'THE KING' though, but too pricey for most of us.
This was great !!!
In the mid '70s, an older kid down the street bought a super clean '66 SS 396 in light metallic blue. To this day its one of my all time favorite Chevys.
My Mom bought a used '72 Chevelle around '76. 350. Nice car.
I bought a '70 with a 307 in '80 after my '69 Charger got totalled.
Right away i got a set of headers and dual exhaust, rally wheels and painted the grill black.
Oh well,,, at least it looked and sounded good ;)
Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree brother
Just a Chevrolet fan ! But my favorite Chevelle's are 1st 1970 2nd 1969 , & 3rd 1967 & I do like all the Malibu's in the rear wheel drive platforms . Thank you for another well done video.
I agree 100 % brother, the 70 is by far most favorite.
My first car was a 1972 Buick Skylark, which was a twin of the Chevelle. I bought it while in high school back in 1979. I put a Holley 780 double pumper, Melling cam, headers, and NOS on it. That was a fun great car. I sold it when I went to college in 1981 because I needed something with better gas mileage.
This was a great video!
I got a 72 G.S.!!!! Also my first car and I still drive it!!! 30 years later.💯🤘
I absolutely love these videos of American muscle cars you are making!!! Anything American between 1955-1982 is fine with me. Again, love it! I have owned Chevelle's of various years and what I haven't had my brother has. My first car was a '66 Malibu 2 door hardtop. Just a 283 Power glide but it was in good shape and I was 15 years old in 1976 when I bought it for $200. Man!!!!
Glad you like them!
@@ThisOldCarChannel thanks again. I couldn't help but notice your logo has a '74 Trans Am. I had a '74 and a '76 and right now I have a '72 Firebird Espirts. One of the early Norwood pre strike car's. The original engine which I still have is a '71 so my car is an early '72 where they used some leftover '71 part's. I have a 400 out of a Trans Am with GTO heads. I'm the third owner and know the compete history of the car. I used to see it since 1978 and never thought they would sell it but they got in a bind and I bought it in 1999. It needs restored but has the original interior, carpet etc. I've driven it 3 times this week and it never falls to turn heads. I'm in a financial bind and am waiting for a settlement to pay off so I can give it a decent restoration and enjoy driving it as long as I can. I would love to see a story about the Pontiac Firebird's that had the small rear window. And then '74 and '75's. But I have liked or loved all you videos and share them with my car buddies. Thumbs up!!!
IMO, the 1969 SS 396 4 speed is the best looking muscle car from the 60’s. Absolutely perfect with super aggressive styling.
Just brought home a 71 I found in a grandma's garage. Still on the trailer awaiting a spot in my garage.👍
The '64 and '65 two door Chevelle wagon, yeah not many of the two door wagons are still in existence, that would be my ultimate Chevelle followed by '66 - '70 SS hardtop models. A rare '73 SS454 is pretty cool too but they're all great. We could talk about Chevelles all day long lol. Thanks for video guys.
If this isn’t a prime example of how the government never fails to F up anything fun and cool….
It was before I was born but my dad a a 64 ss with a 283 4 spd. I found some parts to it in his garage after he died. I still have all of em
The best of the best very nice 454
The 70 Chevelle SS with the LS6 454, ran the fastest time in stock trim than any other car! It was factory rated at 450 h.p. but made well over that. Had a 64 Chevelle right after high school but it was a turd. 283 two barrel and Powerglide trans.
A real American iconic classic true "Muscle Machine", always a favourite with myself!!! Great video presentation indeed!!!!
Quite good. You said it about what happened to the car. Very well covered history as well. Thank you for the effort.
Thanks Olds98! Hope all is well.
When I bought my Vette (1969 427/390hp) the previous owner had installed a 454 LS6 under the hood. It was very powerful.
I ended up putting the original motor back in the car. Resorted and sold it a few years later, but the LS6 was a monster.
Where’s that LS6 engine now? You still have it?
I had My 1970 in 1979-1982 Sold her. Sure wish I had her back.
I bought a used 66 Chevelle in 1969 with only 1300 miles on it. It has the 375 hp , 396 CI engine with a 4 speed Hurst shifted transmission and 411 Gears. It was the fastest car I ever owned. Wish I would have kept it.
69' SS 396 was my favorite. Then when the 70 Chevelle came out it took a few months before it grew on me then I liked it a little better than the 69'.
Another great video posting... Waiting to hear about Mercury Cougar and Montego.. Hope you guys are doing well ----- PEACE
Thanks Kyle. Hope all is well. Cougar will be released next weekend. 1st gen then others will follow.
Love all the Chevelles wow the big blocks ..BUT IN CANADA 🇨🇦 WE HAVE HIS BROTHER CALLED 1968 BEAUMONT SD 396 .THAT ONE REAL COOL CAR 🚗 😎 AND VERY RARE..JOHN FROM WINNIPEG CANADA 🇨🇦
Favorite year is definitely the 1970, with the 1972 rear bumper.
This and the olds 442 w/455 were the kings of the muscle car era.
chevy fan here especially of the Impala/Caprice then the Malibu/Corsica/Monte Carlo and Blazer SUV. particularly love the Caprice because my dad drove a used 1984 sedan one for several years through the 90s after its original owner my uncle Rico downsized to a Honda Accord also my grandmother was loaned a late 3rd gen Caprice sedan to drive me to school in from 1994-1998 when she was loaned either a 1995 Corsica or a 1996 Malibu as malibu didn't have 98 or 99 models for redesign same as Impala Malibu was originally the top trim on the Chevelle from 1964-1977 then its own thing from 1977 to 81 and replaced from 82-1996 model years with the Celebrity/Baretta/Corsica for varying models including 2 door sedan 2 door coupe /Convertible 4 door sedan/4 door hardtop sedan
The 70 454 SS is my favorite one that was the year of my born 👍💘🐺
Where I used to live in NY a Guy up the road had a 71 SS LS6 .. It was Blue.. So they do exist..
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
Never had a SS but did have a 64 and a 66 the 64 had 38k miles that I got for a paint job and was in mint condition ya this could be a long story...miss the 80s
I had a 70 chevelle ss with 454 - 411 posi with 400 turbo trans bad boy was a killer on street the only car to beat me by a number length was a Buick grand am with aboasted v6 turbo but chevelle had so much torque a truelly altimate MUSCLE CAR!!
My favorite years from a body style standpoint is the '66 and the '70, although if I could build my own, I would start with a '71 or '72 and install a '70 front clip. Naturally, I would go with either a 572 or 632 crate engine and a Rockland Gear Tranzilla 6 speed transmission.
I love all chevelles, and own a 1970 and a 1965
The quality of the Work and The qualify and the cars is. Mind blowing I would ot hesitate to by a car 😊
My 427 66 Chevelle beat a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 in 1983 and the owner sold it to build something faster which he never did. It would be worth over 100,000 now. He regrets it. I mention it when I see him at the grocery store he works at. I still have my Chevelle.
My fav is 68 SS396. My freshman roommate in college had a new red w/black stripes ‘70 SS454. I got to drive it once. His parents gave him 10 acres of almond trees to pay for his college.
I have a 69 SS Pro Street Chevelle 1400 horsepower very nice Chevelle brother
I own a 1970 SS454 in Fathom Blue w/White Stripes. They are amazing machines, even after 53 years.
I do wish GM had offered the 70 in black with blood red stripes, like the car in the cover photo for this video.
Great video, for me 67, 69 and 70 just the best looking ever.
wow! i must have had one of the first 200 built. 1966 396-375 ss super-sport. 4-speed, muncie with hurst shifter. posi rear. black-bucket interior.. fast. very fast. and all factory. and also rag-top.
I owned a 72 SS 350cid , orange w/white interior. Beautiful car in it's day .
Good memories, the good old days... WOW!
My first muscle car - 1969 Chevelle SS. Later I had Keith Black rebuild a streetable 454 to a 500-plus cubic engine.
Fabulous I love the ultimate legend chevelle❤❤❤
Great car,I love the chevelle my favorite was the 67.I had a 67 in my younger days.
Hey guys, thanks for this comprehensive look at the Chevelle, a great car!!! 👍👍🙂
Glad you liked it!
Grew up during that era. Even then would kinda get confused between the Malibus and Chevelles. Or are they the same? . Lots of those cars back then. It was just a childhood filled with awesome cars, just rolling art. In high school had the 1967 396 Impala 2 door Super Sport. We all look back hoping we still had those cars.
The name matched the body style of the car and had a lot of the right engine combinations, features, and colors…the chevelle lasted from 1964-1977…. Just like the original Lynnard skynnard😎
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Had the 73 Chevell SS 454 black silver trim, all black leather interior with swivel buckets. Cops never caught me in that car. Did have a trooper sneak up on me and pulled over. Ticket was for 85 in a 55 and the cop loved my car so much he pretended not to see the beer cans🤣. Hey 20 years old, just missed the Vietnam draft and life was good.
1973 Chevelle Malibu SS 454 Coupe is My Favourite! 😍
I would of liked a 1967 chevelle with the 454 Cid and the 66 with a 396 perfect 👌
Pretty cool to hear Casey kasem in there, oh wait I might be showing my age LOL.
I was in high school one the guys I worked with got a 76 SS that outran a hiway patrol.
Barring the 68 Cougar convertible in my other post I wanted a 1970 Chevelle. Being a newly licensed driver in 1979 during the second energy crisis my father wouldn't let me buy an 8 cylinder car. Hence the 1970 Maverick I ended up with.
I think Impala was their most popular. You're basing this on sales numbers correct? Anyway Chevelles are awesome and you could easily do one Chevelle video for each generation Chevelle, making note with each video of sales figures, engine options, and what it was competing against. Just offering something for the suggestion box for when you're considering topics for a new video - a video for each generation would get my attention every time because each would presumably offer more specifics...
I remember a 1970 Hunter Green Chevelle that caught my eyes 👀 L6 Perhaps 🙌🤩💋
Actually it was a 💪’71. The single headlight 👁Right then🗣😁
Being a Chevelle owner I cant disagree.
The Chevelle, in fact GM died in 1973 as far as I am concerned. The best years for me were 64-70 with 67 standing out as the coolest looking Chevelle ever!! Runners up was the 69 and 70. I had all of them except the 65, 69 & (71 and 72 but never wanted one of those). Those were some great days wrenching on those cars.
'67 was definitely the best year for the Chevelle, as a matter of fact for all the makes. I had a '67 Coronet RT with the 440 Magnum which in my opinion was one of the best looking cars ever.
Great vid!!! 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
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This is a very popular car from Chevrolet.
Early 70s were the top for domestic automakers
Back around 2015 there were rumors and even some pictures of a new Chevelle but alas it never came to fruition along with the Buick Firebird .😐BTW I still have my '71 Chevelle . It's not an SS , just a Malibu but it's still a nice car. Wish it had AC though.
Interesting!
My favorite Chevelle by far was the 66-68 "box body" model. It even had that "bad ass bully" look to it! What they turned into with time of course was shameful but the same with all the old classic muscle cars thanks to the "ideocracy" of the time.
Was there a 70 Chevelle SS 350? My brother bought one and put his buddies Corvette 454 LS 6 in it.he sold it in 1977 for $1900.00 ! New paint, carpet,BB suspension, Muncie rock crusher 4 speed. I was 14 so he wasn't gonna let me get it. Said I'd kill my seo,he was likely right!!
The best year chevelle for me would be the 1971.
Best looking model they ever made
Awesome, ok I'm biased had 70 malibu 350, 72 SS350. wish I still had the 72 SS.
Do El ranchero 😁😁😁
Hellow. Every one. That's. One. Of. My. Dream. Cars. I. Love. Classic. Hot. Rods Zoom. Zoom. Huntington. NY. Eastern Long island.
Best muscle car in my opinion especially 1970 model...
1970 ❤
Nice car
Love the T stick 4 speed
Middle and index finger raise the horizontal cross piece to put into reverse, just like Corvette 4 speed
Nothing in the world beats a Made In USA V8 to this day
The 69 model is the best looking in my opinion
Chevy bring back the Chevelle
YES!!!
Careful, you see what they did to the blazer
i hope u all know they built 2 different 454 in 1970 on is a bbc 450 hp at 485 torque the other was a ls 454 sb made by ls. the ls that u see today is the same block with a few upgrade for sensor ports and it was aluminum block i seen a real 70 ss ls 454 and it had cowl induction LS on the hood and u can not buy the emblem they only built 250 emblems which 212 went on the ls 6 454 and 12 on the ls 7 427 cars and the only way u can get the ls engines was as a crate engine. the code that everyone goes by just means it got a crate engine which both 454 was a crate engine at the time and it was put in the car by ls or known as gm racing division which started officially in 1970. if u look up the mark iv series and read the whole thing it talks about the ls that has different angle of pistons and push rods the only way u can change the angle of the pistons is with a new block which ended up being over 300 lbs lighter then the bbc with a stronger main bearing setup. i use to run a ls 454 sb on the drag strip in 1975
the reason chevelle was so popular because some of us ford guys liked it to !!!
I had a69 Ss 396 in high school, then got marry and sold it. But I have a 72 Chevelle and put in a 454 Ss car. I would like to have a 69 Chevelle again.
Chevelles are beautiful cars had a 66 Chevelle but wrecked it. Hard to get into one today without giving up a kidney. You can get into Monte Carlos 70,71,72 SS 454 versions 70,71 and 402 big blocks in all three years a bit cheaper. There basically the same car same interiors, Montes a little longer.
I had 1972 chevelle 396 car would roll
The 1970 was the best in its day
64-72 wagons could be orderd with a 4speed now thats rare
In 1970 this car sold for under $4500.
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The chevelle ,cutlass, regal,grand am, are regular a bodys.The Monte Carlo and the grand prix are a body specials. the motors are further back in the chassis I know I used to dirt track race both chassis correct me if I'm mistaken. 🤔
Like all Chevelles and Malibus the 1964-65 being my favorite because of the smaller size also like the 67 the best long trunk model 68 first year for redesigned model 71 model over the 70 because l prefer the back bumper and tail lights on the 71 over the 70 and 1978-81 G-body 2 doors and the 4 door and wagons until 1983
The basic Chevelle in coupe form/shape was especially beautiful. Even some Ford people can agree. In four door it became quite unattractive. I guess this was intentional? I remember being a kid and very disappointed with the 1973 style change. It's a shame that so many of these cars were ruined, like my dad's, because of assembly line worker anger after the strike. If you can find a coupe intact rebuilding them from the frame up is a great idea. It is then possible to have a better car than in 1972. Nice modern crate motor included.
I did luv mine
"The Z16 says Malibu on it!"
Such a sad ending 😢😢😢😢
what a car...😃
@4:22 what is that beat? Can you post a link to the music please ?
My friend had a 1968 Super Sport with a small block 327 365hp with a rock crusher and he used to blow away a 396 in street race he never used the clutch except from a roll or to stop. COPO I expect it was new am I right?
1970 Chevelle SS is THE model to get! Anything else is a pretender to the title.
😁👍
the Laguna was also available in 1973.
72 does it for me
You forgot another beautiful car the 1967 chevelle ss
Model years 1970 and 72 SS 396😊😊
Favorite years
1- 1969
2- 1971-1972
3- 1966-1967
4- 1968
5- 1970
6- 1964-1965
7- 1973 SS
8- 1974 laguna S-3
GM should make new Chevelle.