When speaking to the true significance of a collector car, it is difficult to fully articulate what constitutes its real importance. In fact, though there are many very desirable classics and usually more than a few well restored examples, there are few indeed whose real consequence is ever at issue.
It is, therefore, a rare privilege to come into the possession of a vehicle which is not merely handsome, nor simply desirable, but is in fact a truly essential and irreplaceable example of its marque.
This astonishing 1971 Tuxedo Black Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS5 features: original numbers matching 454cid V8, original numbers matching transmission, original numbers matching rear end, 70K original miles, A/C, power front disc brakes, power steering, the original Tuxedo Black 19-19 code paint applied at the factory, SS stripe delete, original interior, original carburetor—in fact the only items replaced on the car beyond normal wear items such as hoses and belts have been the heater core and the radiator.
This very special automobile came extensively optioned with:
- AK1 Deluxe belts and horn
- A01 Tinted Glass complete
- A39 Deluxe seat belts
- A85 Deluxe shoulder harness
- 622 SS Door panel molding
- 837 Floor mats
- 893 Door edge guards
- C50 Rear window defogger
- C60 Air conditioning
- D34 Visor mirror
- D35 O/S R/V Mirror
- F41 Special performance suspension
- GY2 3.31 Axle ratio
- G80 Positraction rear axle
- JL2 Front disc brakes
- J50 Vacuum power brakes
- K85 63 Amp generator
- LS5 454 cid 4-bbl
- M40 3-speed automatic transmission
- N33 Tilt steering wheel
- N40 Power steering
- PM7 F60X15 lettered tires
- T60 High output battery
- UF1 Mirror map light
- U14 IP gauges
- U35 Electric clock
- U25 Trunk light
- U76 W/S antenna
- U79 Stereo Radio
- Y30 Front and Rear bumper guards
- YF4 Sales promotion
- ZJ9 Auxiliary light group
- ZP5 Appearance group
- Z14 A/C body conversion
- Z15 SS 454 Group
- XXX Customer order
This remarkable time capsule comes with two build sheets and affidavits of originality from its previous owner.
In terms of highly collectible Chevelles, for the truly serious SS aficionado, while he may have pinnacle examples in his collection—until he is in possession of this staggering LS5, his collection cannot possibly be complete. This may well be a once in a generation opportunity.
