Mecum’s Kissimmee sale is always a highlight of the collector-car calendar, but this year’s lineup brings something especially noteworthy: two 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6s, both finished in Black Cherry and both representing the peak of big-block muscle. It’s rare enough to see one LS6 in this specification — seeing a coupe and a convertible offered side by side makes this collection a standout among the event’s hundreds of consignments.
Mecum calls Kissimmee its largest sale of the year, and it’s hard to argue. These two Chevelles fit right into a roster packed with blue-chip muscle, high-end restorations, and rare factory combinations. For anyone considering buying or consigning, Mecum’s site lists even more cars and full-size private collections headed for the block. And if you’ve been thinking about selling, now is the ideal time to secure a spot.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Coupe — Lot R956.1
The first of the pair is a documented LS6 coupe, complete with its build sheet and listed in the LS6 Registry. Sold new at Lewis Chevrolet in Portsmouth, Virginia, it features the heart of the LS6 program: the 454/450 hp big-block paired here with an automatic transmission and a 3.31 axle ratio.
Finished in Black Cherry with White stripes over a Black interior, the car retains hallmark equipment including:
Cowl induction hood
Winters aluminum intake
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Super Sport wheels with Firestone Wide Ovals
Bucket seats with console
AM/FM radio
For collectors who value documentation and factory-correct presentation, this LS6 coupe checks all the major boxes.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible — Lot R956
Next is the one many consider the crown jewel: an LS6 convertible, restored to an extremely high standard. This example received a two-year, professional frame-off rotisserie restoration by JV Enterprises of Azusa, California, and retains its matching-numbers 454/450 hp V8.
Unlike the coupe, the convertible features an M22 four-speed manual, giving it the most desirable drivetrain available in 1970. Options and details include:
Black Cherry paint with White stripes
Power-operated White convertible top
3.31 Positraction rear end
Black bucket seats with console
Tilt steering column
Protect-O-Plate
SS wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires
Cowl induction hood
Power brakes
AM/FM radio
This car was also featured in Muscle Car Review, underscoring its quality and significance.
A Matched Pair With Exceptional Presence
Together, these two LS6 Chevelles offer collectors an opportunity rarely seen at auction. Both carry the top-spec LS6 engine. Both are restored or documented to a high level. And both wear one of the most striking colors available in 1970 — Black Cherry with White stripes — giving them a unified presence that makes the pair even more compelling as part of a larger collection.
With the coupe and convertible crossing the block on Saturday, January 17th, they’re expected to draw significant attention from bidders looking for the pinnacle of Chevelle performance.
Don’t Miss Mecum Kissimmee 2026
This collection is just one corner of what Mecum is bringing to Florida for its biggest sale of the year. Visit their website to explore additional consignments, or, if you’re considering selling, consign your own car or entire collection today. Kissimmee remains the premier marketplace for high-profile American muscle — and these two LS6 Chevelles are exactly why.
