1970 Ls6 Convertible

[yountto]

Factory original ls6 convertible w full original buildsheet,extensive owner and race history,and full complete resto of a never rust car...green/ black/ white. gauge package,buckets console M22,cowl induction, 331 posi,power top 4 speaker 8 track stereo,full tint.Finest example available,fresh restoration.Trades OK ..serious only,please....

[mc25t190]

numbers matching front to rear ?

[mmcporter]

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Factory original ls6 convertible w full original buildsheet,extensive owner and race history,and full complete resto of a never rust car...green/ black/ white. gauge package,buckets console M22,cowl induction, 331 posi,power top 4 speaker 8 track stereo,full tint.Finest example available,fresh restoration.Trades OK ..serious only,please....

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<font color="blue"> Sounds like a wonderful car but I can't resist. Factory original.......fresh restoration /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif </font>

[MosportGreen66]

The guys over at World Wide Muscle Cars have their 1970 Chevelle LS-6 Convertible priced at $180K. Is that a good price for a restored car like this?

[yountto]

Im sorry i should make my statements clear.FACTORY ORIGINAL meaning it came from the factory in 1970 as an ls6 convertible,and was not later converted to be one .I think "fresh, full frame off resto" implies the car is restored..195,000.00

[yountto]

The Blue Ls6 Ragtop you are referring to had been sold by worldwidemusclecars a few months back.It currently resides in Michigan.

[allcamaro]

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif ( SMACKKK )..

[Mr70]

Yountto
Is the Engine block &amp; the Transmission &amp; the Rearend the ones that this LS6 Convertible was originaly born with on the Assembly Line?
Thank You for your timely response.

[ohhawk]

If the Worldwide Musclecar's LS6 Convt. is the same one I'm thinking of (blue / white top) it sold at an auction in Monterey, CA for $172,200 a few month's ago. Believe they sold their LS6 hardtop at the same auction.

[yountto]

Here is a post from an 8/02 thread by randy Paddock, it may be helpful for those that dont remember[please note the words "replacement engine"........ OK-Timeout! Again your imaginations are running amuck. Before we chop this car and guy up, HERE'S THE REAL STORY ON THE CAR. I DO MY HOMEWORK.
This car was originally sold at Bob Fram(spelling?) Chevrolet in Spring Harbor, Michigan. It was LEASED to a customer who blew it up after approximately 5,000 miles. It was picked up by Art Moen Chevrolet in Jackson, Michigan. They installed a factory replacement block. It was then purchased by a gentleman and his partner. There is a good reason for the low mileage(which is also legit). The car spent most of it's life drag racing. The car was raced at Indy, Milan, Norwalk, Moroso(for years here), etc. In it's racing form in the 90's the car was black, black convertible top, gold stripes. The car was parked in this color scheme with a 427 race motor in it. It was then sold by one partner to the gentleman that has it on Ebay. I am told if he left the original windshield in it, there is a stone chip that a dragster threw up at it while in line at the strip. So in conclusion-YES, it is a real LS6 convertible- YES, the build sheet is real- YES, it is now the right color- YES,it is a correct but not numbers matching engine- and YES, the car probably has the most interesting history as any of the 23,24,25,26 or whatever you believe exist. I did not obtain this information from the Ebay seller. This information came from the "horse's mouth". If anyone has any more questions on the car or history, I will furnish you with a name and number.

Edited by redeuce (08/09/02 09:53 PM)

[Musclecarkid]

mr70.....Wasn't your question already answered last year on this very same forum in a reply by (redeuce 8/09/02) on this LS6 Convertible?I see no need to push the issue any further. The complete history is already known and available to all by searching "ls6 convertible" in this forum last year on 8/09/02 EDIT: I see it has already been addressed see above reply.

[yountto]

Maybe MR70 can chime in here..Do you know of any other bucket seat Ls6 convertible M22 cars,that actually have proof of being such,ie by factory buildsheet.Ive seen one with phoney docs that was, and every well known car ive seen has been M22 bench or automatic column or buckets..there is a guy in Pa with a green tan car that had buckets and M22 but i dont know if they were added or if the car has a buildsheet.Thanks

[Stefano]

http://mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.html?CART=1065671012585483&amp;LOT_ID=CH110 3-11772

[MotownMadman]

Chuck,
If my aging memory serves me correctly the LS6 convert which has been sitting for years in your area is a bucket seat M22 car, although a complete numbers matching car that I spent several hours inspecting and have no doubt to be a "real" car, no buildsheet was found by the owner as of yet. The color combo sounds similar to the one being discussed here. The one that was for auction in Monterey is not the one that is now residing in Michigan, which is an Astro blue on blue car.
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[yountto]

HI Matt, i know of 3 bucket seat m22 cars but none with factory buildsheet.As you know its easy to convert from bench to bucket,and quite a common changeover.The car now in michigan is fathom blue/blue ex florida car,ex volo car,last sold by wwmusclecars,not astro blue ..Correct me if im wrong.Muslecarkid said the green car is owned by Gary Swisher..

[MotownMadman]

Chuck,
There is also an Astro Blue car here in Michigan with buildsheet, cant remember if it is auto or four speed but it is a perfect car. The green one I was referring to in your area is not Gary's.
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[COPO]

Was the car currently listed for sale owned at one time by Don Hughey?

[Musclecarkid]

COPO....I heard a rumor that Don Hughey may have owned the famous Truppi-Kling, Briggs Chevrolet LS6 Conv Drag car before Ray Allen (driver) bought it back in the 90's. Not the car for sale here. Anybody else hear anything???(musclecarkid)

[COPO]

That's probably the car I was thinking about. I was talking with Don about a month ago at his place and he mentioned the car. He has certainly owned quite a few LS-6 coupes and a number of the covertibles as well. Very nice guy.

[Musclecarkid]

COPO......I would like to hear Don's Story on owning the Briggs LS6 conv. Email or PM me. Thanks, Kevin

[tubbys57]

What happened to the 70 LS6 Conv in NY. The guy also had a COPO/Yenko Camaro for sale also. Both needing complete restorations...

[Mr Yenko]

I believe that Chris White has one of the BEST LS-6 Conv. with out any question.What do you think Chuck? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[yountto]

Ive not seen or heard of the car,so im not someone who can comment on it....

[Mr Yenko]

I find that hard to believe, since he knows you.But what ever. It has LOTS of paper and the most correct LS-6 that will hit the circuit by STORM. Just my opinion of course. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[LVCamaro]

Plus...Chris is one of the nicest guys in the hobby!

I know Chris was at Chuck's house about a year and a half ago, but he may have not mentioned he owns one of the best [if not the best] LS6 convertibles on the planet. I was secretly hoping his new home construction would get so far out of budget that he'd sell it to me.

SS

[SuperCars]

How about a white LS6 Convertible, M-22, heavily optioned, white interior, black top, black stripes, retaining original motor &amp; drivetrain as well as basically every part and piece it left the factory with, having museum quality concours restoration (it was a shame to restore it as it was basically a survivor). It's documentation consists of 3 build sheets, dealer invoice, original owners insurance, finance and service records, as well as still titled with original 1970 title in original owners name.

[LVCamaro]

OKaaaaaaaaay! I guess that meets the standard for one of the best on the planet too. Hey, that would probably be best stored in the mild temperature of the SW this winter. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[MotownMadman]

I have yet to meet Chris in person, but just about any serious conversation I have had in the past concerning an LS-6 drop top Chris always seemed to be mentioned in a knowledgable respectful way. I had spent the better part of a day once inspecting an LS-6 convertible to find out that my thoughts and opinion on the car were exact to those of Chris who had also previously examined the car. More then one individual has informed me that the LS-6 Chris owns is as near a perfect example that can be obtained. I am looking forward to the opportunity to see his car and meeting Chris in person.
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[SuperCars]

Yep Steve, Las Vegas would be a good place to store it too. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif But I get too dog gone attached to these cars, plus it would result in a missing piece of my car collection puzzle if I sent it to you. I only have about 4 or 5 more pieces to go before I figure my car collection puzzle is done.

Anyway, I should quit posting on this thread, so Yountto can sell his, which is the subject of this thread he started. I'm sure Yountto's is a great example as well, that needs to find a new home. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[MotownMadman]

Kevin,
I didnt think it was possible to complete this puzzle. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif If I had to list a "complete" muscle car collection on paper it would probebly send me into a straight jacket trying to come to a satisfactory conclusion. But then again, if I had to fork out the $$$$ for every car I listed I am sure an end could come easier in sight. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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[olredalert]

------I kind of backed into knowing Chris.We had some mutual nut-case friends from Cape Cod.He is as nice a guy as you will ever find and a real credit to the hobby.You should see some of the cars he has done for his Dad................Bill S

[mc25t190]

i'd like to see his collection, i don't know chris, chris who?

[Charley Lillard]

How about Dave C's Black Cherry Bucket Seat M22 LS6 Convert with a Build Sheet or his Black Auto 10K Mile Car ? The Black Cherry has to be one of the best looking Colors.