1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE LS6 CONVERTIBLE
Lot #S111
Featured At: Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special, August 29, 2020
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- Documented with 2 original build sheets and title search
- Extensive restoration by Gary Thurlow that was inspected by Chris White for correctness of restoration
- According to Jeff Dotterer, this was the first LS6 Chevelle Convertible to be Diamond Certified
- Original matching numbers LS6 454/450 HP engine
- Original M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed transmission
- Original 3.31 Positraction rear end
- Power steering and front disc brakes
- Delco AM radio
- 5-spoke SS wheels
- Firestone Wide Oval tires
- Featured in Muscle Car Enthusiast magazine & "Chevelle 1964-72 Muscle Car Color History" by Mike Mueller
- Very rare and unusual option configuration : no buckets, console, cowl induction or D88 stripes
- Rare dual snorkel air cleaner equipped on non-cowl induction cars
- Fathom Blue with Blue interior and white soft top
- Sold new at Hult Chevrolet in Madison, WI
- Harold Burns purchased the car in 1973 from Pat Adair Motors in Peoria, IL as a graduation present for his daughter
- The Burns family owned the car until 1989 when it was purchased by Volo Auto Museum
- Sold to Joe Lukason in 1992, who kept the car until 2003
- Part of the John Oehler Collection from 2004 until 2007
- Part of Dana Mecum's Chevelle Collection from 2007-2009
- Part of a private collection since 2009