Chevrolet first introduced the intermediate-size Chevelle in , and it became an immediate sales success. The popular car was just what America wanted, as Chevrolet sold over , of them in The big block motor produced an advertised brake horsepower at 5, rpm and foot-pounds of torque at 3, rpm, which were the highest performance numbers of the muscle car era. Some 4, buyers made that choice and were rewarded with higher insurance premiums to go along with the high performance.
The number of LS6-equipped Chevelle convertibles known to exist today is often said to be less than 20, which could be true, but no one knows how many were actually produced, since Chevrolet has never shared detailed production breakdowns.
It is powered by a numbers matching LS6 engine and a numbers matching M22 4 speed transmission. This very rare Chevelle has been nut and bolt, frame off restored to better than new. Its factory Desert Sand Metallic paint has been wet sanded and polished to a show quality finish. The undercarriage and engine bay have been detailed to OEM specifications with correct chalk markings and tags.
The Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 was one of the greatest muscle cars of the period and this is one of only a handful that were factory ordered as convertible. This one in particular is an investment grade collectible; it has benefited from frame off restoration, as well being fully documented with original build sheet and GM Canada documentation.
Due to its full and complete documentation, ultra rarity and outstanding condition, this LS6 Chevelle Convertible would be a prerequisite addition to any major muscle car collection. We offer flexible financing and leasing options for both USA and Canadian clients.
On documentation they provide, for a fee, they indicate how many of a particular body style, such as the Malibu 2-door sport coupe, were built or imported and how many are estimated to have particular SS and other options. GM of Canada documentation on one sport coupe in particular indicates that LS6 equipped sport coupes were imported into Canada for sale. In this case, the LS6 sport coupes imported into Canada for sale would be part of the 3, sport coupes calculated above using an evenly distributed formula and not in addition to them.
Many of these 1-of-xx figures come from an appealing and colorful production poster by Chevelle enthusiast Dan Carr. This poster had production figures for to Chevelles and Dan breaks down the figures in a very unbiased way mathematically in an attempt to show how many of a body style might have been ordered with various SS and non-SS specific options; mainly which SS package, transmission types and cowl induction hoods for through With Dan's permission the following excerpt from his explanation on how certain figures were determined is presented here.
In fact, just the opposite is true. These 25, Malibu coupes imported from Canada should not be counted in the percentages for possible LS6 optioned Chevelles in No convertibles or El Caminos were built in Canada so these production figures are sill valid, U. While it is a colorful and interesting post to have hanging in your garage or man cave, the figures presented on Dan Carr's poster are calculated possibilities as his included instructions state.
Sadly many take these figures as facts and use them to promote the sale of their car. Visit my Chevelle Registries page on Facebook. This website was created as a showplace for LS6-optioned Chevelles. WBD shall not be held liable for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained on this website. This website is the sole property of WBD. Design, layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed without express consent from WBD in writing.
Mecum Auctions is offering a group of cars called the LS6 Collection at its Indianapolis sale in July; the collection features some truly fantastic cars that any muscle car collector should salivate over. Their popularity means that most have been restored to a high level and remain in as close to stock form as possible. However, what is hard to find is a meticulously documented example.
Because of this, collectors place a high importance on documented cars. It is well optioned as well, with a close-ratio Muncie M22 four-speed, cowl induction hood, Strato Bucket seats, and center console.
This LS6 Convertible has to be one of the highlights of the collection. LS6 Convertibles are very difficult to come by on their own, but one with 46 years of single ownership by the original buyer may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some collectors.
This car was originally purchased at the famous Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the owner tasked the dealership with performing a bunch of day-two upgrades , such as adding aluminum cylinder heads, removing the smog equipment, and deleting the stripes.
Later documented engine upgrades came from the Rod Shop and Jenkins Performance, both huge names in performance tuning. The car remained in this high-strung state until it was sold in , when the next owner performed a sympathetic restoration with only 27, miles on the odometer.
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