Red-Red LS6 Conv- It Doesn't Get Much Better

[Steve Shauger]

With help from members of this site I procured a red-red LS6 convertible for a friend who had been searching for years. I had located a few automatics, wrong drivetrain, and so-so color cars, but the car had to have it all. In addition it checked off all the have-to items: orig drivetrain, 4spd, 410 axle, cowl induction & docs. In addition this car is as rust free as they come, with only 42k miles and purchased from the previous owner of 43 years (1975). This is a Reedman Chevrolet car as well.


They are still out there........

[mockingbird812]

Now that is a PINNACLE car with all of the right boxes checked! Was this a "known" car. Did Rick "the guru" Nelson know about it?

[Steve Shauger]

Now that is a PINNACLE car with all of the right boxes checked! Was this a "known" car. Did Rick "the guru" Nelson know about it?


This was an unknown car prior to 6 months ago. I had been tip off prior to Rick, but his help was critical. The owner put the word out to another member as well.

[Mr70]

Very nice.
Buckets or Bench?
What assembly plant?..last VIN digits 78?

[Steve Shauger]

Very nice.
Buckets or Bench?
What assembly plant?..last VIN digits 78?


Bench
Baltimore
No

[galveston]

WOW....do tell more :drool:

[BLACKLS5]

Holy cow !!!! What a find. Congrats to the new owner.

[SS427]

Some additional photos. Congrats to the new owner. I am sure it will be one of if not the finest after restoration. Tough to beat Red/red especially when the roof goes down.

[mockingbird812]

Nice - thanks Rick. How did this car stay off of the radar? It appears to be very driveable and must have been "out and about".

[Steve Shauger]

You'll notice there are no fender emblems. The second owner repainted the car in 78ish and installed NOS fenders. I believe he said he noticed some rust starting down low on passenger fender, so he replaced both and never installed emblems. He did provide NOS emblems....

[mockingbird812]

Ah-huh! That makes sense! Sneaky!

[Steve Shauger]

Nice - thanks Rick. How did this car stay off of the radar? It appears to be very driveable and must have been "out and about".


The owner did drive it in the 70's and 80's but had a collection of cars. He did tell me about a trip he took to NYC and stopped in front of MSG and Empire State building. He lives just over the outer bridge crossing on the NJ side in the Sewaren area.

[chevelleheart]

Great car ,..what a find! Congrats!

[dykstra]

Great find!!

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Awesome Find, Awesome Car and lucky owner !!
Congrats.
Love these Bench seat cars.

[pattrus]

Nice find.

[Stefano]

Epic, Muscle Car find. Congrats!

[mockingbird812]

Who will the honors of restoring this lovely beast go to?

[RPOLS3]

Wow - just wow.

[SBR]

What a great car, love red on red.

[bobm67]

Wow, I might have seen this car street race on Staten Island.

[markjohnson]

Kudos & much praise should go out to the long-time owner of the past 43 years that lovingly cared for that car for so long.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Now there are two red red LS6 verts :-) (like 5.0 mustangs they are everywhere :-) Joke!!

Ryan W31

[Xplantdad]

Very nice!! :)

[markinnaples]

Wow, amazing car. Love that pic of it with the Keystones.

[Mr Yenko]

Congrats to the new owner ! Is this a real white stripe car ? You don't see many, always see black on red.

[Steve Shauger]

Congrats to the new owner ! Is this a real white stripe car ? You don't see many, always see black on red.


Yes Brian, white top and stripes. I prefer white stripes as well.... I owned an LS5 convert red-red that was identical.

[scuncio]

Gorgeous. We'd love to hear the story when you have time to post.

You know it's been sitting for a while when it still wears those aftermarket bias-ply tires....

[sixt9rsx33]

Beautiful car, wow! Congrats to the new owner.

[ZLP955]

Stunning car.....

[YenkoYS-199Stinger]

Sweet, What a find !!

[The Boss]

WOW! :eek:

[flyingn]

With help from members of this site I procured a red-red LS6 convertible for a friend who had been searching for years. I had located a few automatics, wrong drivetrain, and so-so color cars, but the car had to have it all. In addition it checked off all the have-to items: orig drivetrain, 4spd, 410 axle, cowl induction & docs. In addition this car is as rust free as they come, with only 42k miles and purchased from the previous owner of 43 years (1975). This is a Reedman Chevrolet car as well.


They are still out there........

Reedman is local to me. Just interested in where the original owner lived? I could have sworn I seen it back in the day cruising Hatboro

[Steve Shauger]

Reedman is local to me. Just interested in where the original owner lived? I could have sworn I seen it back in the day cruising Hatboro


Unfortunately no information on the car prior to 1975. Because the car was purchased at a car auction in NJ.

[Mr70]

Was it a local Police/Municipality auction?

[Steve Shauger]

Was it a local Police/Municipality auction?
No just a used car auction bordentown?

[novadude]

Amazing car! Can you share more pictures (interior, underhood, etc)?

[Enoch]

I knew this car for 30 years :-). Great car great paperwork and original stamps on everything.