If it’s a Chevelle with a 454 LS6 engine and a M22 4-speed like you say then it’s worth about 60 grand as a complete rust bucket. It’s probably an LS5 454 which were more common and you’re mixing it up. Is it an SS? If it’s a factory LS5 car, then it’s definitely an SS. A restored ’70 Chevelle SS 454 LS5 with a 4-speed can be worth about 35-40 grand.

Other then some rust spots, does it have a full interior and complete engine, etc? If so, your neighbors are selling a car that’s potentially worth 10-15 grand for 3 grand. Why can’t I have neighbors that sell muscle cars without researching their value first?

OK, my first question is are you lying about this? I hope this is a joke because otherwise you are a VERY lucky kid because an old guy might sell you a $60,000 car for 3 grand. I think you should tell him the truth about the car’s value because he’s the one that bought it and kept it all these years, and it’s not fair that you can cash out on it. I know that might be a very hard thing to do but have a heart and think about how a sale like that could contribute to this old man’s future.

Opinion aside, this is how you can tell if it’s a real LS6 car or not.

1) What does the air cleaner say? An LS6 car will say “454, Turbo-Jet, and 450hp” on the air cleaner.

2) What kind of carburetor does it have? An LS6 car will have a Holley carburetor and an LS5 will have a Rochester.

3) How many main bolts does the block have? A LS6 will have 4 and a LS5 will have 2.

PLEASE e-mail me with what you find. He didn’t show the car to any other car guys or anything? I just can’t believe he’d make a decision like that. Do the right thing.

Yes, the rust repair would be worth it. Chevelles are nice cars and when fixed up bring 10K and more…. nice Muscle cars too.