1970 Chevelle LS6 convertible - 10K miles - Mecum
 

Stunning, with only 10,222 original miles. I still have photos of this Chevelle back in the mid-1980's at a local car show when it had a scant 9,000 original miles! Incredible that it's only racked up a thousand miles in the past 35 years.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0320-40...6-convertible/

the rusty under hood parts would drive me crazy

And it's here for sale in Arizona!! :)

I'd love to have it.

One of the few times in my life I wished I was wealthy. It would be in my garage for the rest of my life.

I spent many a day dreaming about this car back in 1988 when it showed up in Super Chevy. I'm not a big convertible fan now so I'd rather have Fuller's red LS6 hardtop these days. Anyone know the red cars whereabouts?

In my book. If it ain’t a 4 Speed.... well, just don’t wanna own any muscle with two pedals;)

Nice car, but in this market I would be buying silver

Cant believe silver is actually down right now. Makes no sense

When the "market riggers" lose control of the price of silver, we could see silver go past $100 per ounce

What on earth happened to the master cylinder? It looks like it was just pulled out of Lake Erie. I also remember seeing this car at Super Chevy Sunday at Indy many years ago.

Sorry, unless is was able to buy on the cheap, which is highly doubtful, I wouldn't care for it.
Like others said, "it's not a 4 sp", plain-jane no stripes, and being a low mile car, one probably wouldn't want to drive it much either. That's 3 strikes in my book, SORRY but that's just my thoughts.

For the price that this would go for, I would rather have something else for that. SURE a LS6 rag top is cool and all, but this one is on the boring side.

Very cool car! I have known about this car most of my life as it was sold new in my hometown and the original owner was a family friend. Good to see it:).

I would never kick an original LS6 automatic with 4:10 rear gear out of bed!!

Gotta hit the lotto or have a hot hand on tha dice game for this one though!!

what are your predictions for what it will bring?

I'd say about $185K

Cmon, 185k? a real black 69 small block z28 with 10k miles would do more than that.

Is that 450 h/p designation on the rear bumper pad factory?

there was a discussion on the 450 H/P print in the bumper pad on team chevelle many years ago and was said that the owner had added it

I HONESTLY don't think it will go much more than that! I was wrong on the Bullitt Mustang too, so I'm good with being wrong. I'm not set to spend that type of $$$ on a car yet. Especially with the CND exchange rate at the moment.

This is the one of the reasons I joined THIS site. To keep up with the market on high end real cars. I have been surprised both high and lower on cars pricing. TO ME, I wouldn't pay the $185,000 I lost more than that last week in the markets. That's fine if others think it's worth more. It only take 2 to drive the price up, I just know I wouldn't be one of that 2.

I say she brings $450K just like her HP.

Dan

John, I've seen one go for more than that and it wasn't a convertible, no stripes either. Theres a group of people out there who pay what it takes to get special cars.

I just bought another one of those green 4800 pound 1969 427 Caprices. LOL

I have always said and still believe that many people.... especially in this age of internet and bulletin boards and forums.... lots of people are quick to give opinions on values. Not just on rare cars but even high production Musclecars.

What many seem to forget is to not base your predictions or estimates of value on your own personal financial circumstances. It’s easy to do. Human Nature. The old .... NO WAY ID PAY XYZ FOR THAT scenario. Key word being “I”

Many people on forums spout out numbers and values based on little to no REAL Knowledge and often it’s based on their personal income. The guy making only $100K a year can’t ever see paying 3 x his salary for any car. Same goes for the guy making $62K a year. It’s perspective. Of course some predictions come via having watched a handful or fewer cars sell at auction or privately but again without really seeing them in person or knowing what others know ( in the KNOW ).

That all said., I’m not saying any person here or who has an opinion on this cars value doesn’t know the market or doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Just making an observation on questions of What do you think it will sell for? Generally get answered.

Leave the I Out of it and think about what might someone who has the resources might pay and what comparable cars might assist in your valuation.

Or just GUESS :) LOL

OFF MY BOX

Bob Fuller LS6 @ SC Indy in 1986.
Only 222 miles put on it in 34 years.

My guess is between $225K and $250K. Low mileage with a known history.

My guess is bid to 375K,with reserve not met. ;)

Yes it would, there have been multiple offers of more than that for the old black 69 RS Z I played with 10-15 years ago.

IMHO the auto and the lack of D88 hurts the car, just like it hurt the Black LS6 DAVE BEEM had with 4,300 miles. Black on black sans ZL2 and Stripes will depress the value no matter the miles.
There is a 1000 mile black 69 RS/Z without stripes, cowl induction or endura... PRICED the same I would take the 45k mile non matching numbers car I was the care taker of VS the 1000 mile car because of the aesthetic appeal of stripes cowl induction and VE3.

This is not the only LS6 convertible to be at Mecum:

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159681

A real low mile black 69 Z RS Z/28 M22 410 Posi car with options might break 185K, but it's also a bit of a Unicorn in itself and doesn't need an auction to get it sold. That and it's got Stripes and a STICK!

I could be light and while no expert on Vert's or Chevelle's I have seen enough anomalies to throw out my guess and I'll stick by it. On a stretch I would have said 200K but that's it. Auto to me really holds it back. But what do I know?

HEY Bud, long time no talk, HOW ARE THINGS GOING, STILL SWAMPED!!!!!

I know people PAY for what they like/want. A buddy of mine dropped LARGE for a '68 Hemi RR. WAY more than I thought it was worth. BEAUTIFUL car with an over-the-top rest. BUT B5 blue on blue with column auto to me, isn't worth what I would pay. He likes it, it's his money and I have no problem with that.

I do think this market is shrinking. Some may agree or some may disagree. It's a free country. YES Unicorn's like the Bullitt car and some others like a '71 convert Hemi E body will always comand big big $$$.

Now this Chevelle @ $185,000?? I wouldn't pay that myself as I would rather have something else for that much $$$. That's just my thoughts and opinion. This Chevelle doesn't appeal to me personally. That's fine, and just my thoughts. I would want to drive it, and that would drastically effect it's future value. Just not my cup of tea.

John

P.S. 427 Caprice UMMM. Must be lightened to only be 4800 with a 427!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
All the best bud. Keep up the great work.

Now that one is much more appealing to me then the first one. Strips and stick help, need to find out what the OEM gear ratio was as this car would be signing at 60MPH on the highway.............

That there is pretty funny!!!! ;>))

Fuller car was bid to $330k and a no sale last summer (8/19)


https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthre...=155525&page=3


While the auto may not be as desirable for some - it's still an LS6 convertible.....

Dave's 4300 mile black LS6 didn't have stripes, did have a M22. So how much did it actually hurt the selling price?

I had a 1970 LS6 with a turbo 400 and 4.10 rear end, When you smashed the pedal all hell broke loose . That car was a beast and a blast to drive. 4 speed might be more desirable but the automatic cars get it done.

Agree. Auto or stick doesn't matter to me as far as enjoyment. I like and own both.

It does seem to affect value to some people, but it's still an LS6 convertible. I wouldn't kick it out of the garage.

Lack of stripes, bench seat cloth, and no ZL2 probably cost Daves car 125-150k.


FWIW The current care take of the Black RS/Z is in Canada and told me he turned down multiple US 200k offers from 2 different US collectors.

Sounds like my kinda car. Less flash, all go.

Dave got close to record money even with no stripes and bench seats.

Lets face it, the market is all in for z28s with rs and colors....real trim tag is optional

I saw in another post the Fuller LS6 is not original paint? Is that true? Does anyone know for sure?