SS 454
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Barn Find
The American muscle car scene hit its plateau in 1970, and the Chevelle Super Sport was at the top of its game. Besides the famous SS 396, it was joined by the SS 454, Chevy’s biggest engine up to… more»
Muscle Truck! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Muscle cars were all the rage in the late 1960s, but the muscle truck hadn’t quite been developed. Based on the Chevelle platform, the El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” – and they began offering a Super Sport version… more»
Canadian Built Z15: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The Chevelle SS 396 was already a hot property when RPO Z15 became available in 1970. That’s Chevy lingo for the SS 454 with the LS5 or LS6 V8. 8,773 were known to have been built, with perhaps fewer… more»
LS5 Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 gained a bigger brother in 1970 in the form of a 454 cubic inch V8. And two versions of that engine were offered including the LS5 which produced 360 hp. We’re told this Chevelle… more»
SS 454 Pickup! 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a “gentleman’s pickup” version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Mechanically, it could be equipped any way you could order a Malibu, including the Super Sport option and the hot 454 cubic… more»
Rare SS Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 V8
Online sources seem to be divided on whether Chevrolet actually ever built a Chevelle Super Sport station wagon in 1973. But the ones that agree indicate the number with a 454 cubic inch V8 to be very small, perhaps… more»
Real or Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Listed with No Reserve
There is no shame in admitting you are unsure whether a classic car is a clone or the real deal. Being honest can save a lot of embarrassment and aggravation if the vehicle you believe is the genuine article… more»
Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
Some manufacturers hide the performance credentials of their offerings behind a veil of subtlety, creating vehicles that are genuine sleepers. Chevrolet felt no such need for our feature Pickup because the “SS 454” decals gracing its flanks leave no… more»
Luxury Meets Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Chevrolet got into the personal luxury car market in 1970 with the new Monte Carlo. It was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix with some visual nods to the mid-size Chevelle. 97% of the new… more»
Big-Block Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
This car may be another example of the debate we see fairly often – is this 1970 Chevelle Super Sport a real deal car or a clone? Because SS 396/454 was an option after 1968, it usually takes documentation… more»
27k Mile Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
Chevrolet almost managed to achieve a subtle approach with our feature Pickup. Its black exterior color scheme and restrained badges don’t scream that it is anything beyond a rather attractive 1990 C1500. The company then slapped bold “454 SS”… more»
47k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Vehicles like this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 perfectly demonstrate the original concept of the “coupe utility.” Ford designed the original Australian-developed “coupe utility” following consultation with a farmer’s wife who sought a vehicle to take their pigs… more»
Special Order: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The upcoming auction in Schaumburg, Illinois, has unearthed some of the most desirable classics ever to grace American roads. They range from sports cars to foreign exotics, with a healthy helping of fantastic muscle cars. I must thank Barn… more»
Fresh Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Just because a buyer seeks a car offering excellent performance and acceleration, it doesn’t mean they should miss out on a few of life’s luxuries. That will be the case for the person buying this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
454 V8 / 4-speed! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Chevelle SS was one of the most revered muscle cars of the 1960s. The peak came with the introduction of the SS 454 in 1970, which would run out of steam by 1972. The SS was an option… more»
Barn Find 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Project
For many, 1971 was the last year for the true muscle car. Rising insurance costs and increasing emphasis on lower emissions were starting to take their toll. The Super Sport was no longer a series of its own, but… more»
