1970 LS5 Convertible

**Stefano** · #1 02-06-2003, 10:20 PM

1970 LS5,4 speed, A/C, 3.31 posi rear, Buckets, Console,ZL2 Cowl Induction, Power top, power steering. Was frame off restored circa 1988 and only driven a few thousand miles.

California Built Chevelle, Red, black top, black interior, black stripes (not original color combo and engine numbers do not match, no build sheet and no protecto plate).

This car was sold at a Kruse Auction in 1989 as an authentic LS5 M22 Super Sport Chevelle, but there is currently no other paper documentation.

I do believe this to be a true LS5 M22 Super Sport Chevelle.

$56,500.00 OBO

MikeA · #2 02-07-2003, 11:24 AM

Does it come with a letter of authenticity? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

**BARRY** · #3 02-07-2003, 12:46 PM

M22 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]WITH A FACTORY 331 REAR [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

**SS427** · #4 02-07-2003, 01:28 PM

Barry,
Are you saying you wonder why someone would order an M22 with 3:31 or if it was even available that way?
Rick

yountto · #5 02-07-2003, 01:31 PM

I recently sold my ls5 convertible w factory air and a factory M22..It also had a 331 rear,which may have even come as a one legger non posi i believe.....protecto plate,owner history,dealer invoice and order form....

Mike · #6 02-07-2003, 01:44 PM

Wow!!

$56K with the wrong motor and non-original color??? Is the market that good for Chevelles? Stefano, I'm not knocking you or the car. I'm just curious as to whether convertible Chevelles trade hands for that amount of $$$.

Mike

Jeff H · #7 02-07-2003, 02:01 PM

I was under the impression that the M22 was only available with the solid lifter motors. Did that change in 1970 or is just the Camaros that you could only get the M22 with the solid lifter engines? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] I think I learn something new each day, and I guess that's a good thing.

**Steve Shauger** · #8 02-07-2003, 02:12 PM

Jeff, the m22 was an rpo so it could be ordered with just about any engine(I am sure there is an exception). I have seen them in several LS-5's and L35 & L34's in camaros and chevelles.

**SS427** · #9 02-07-2003, 02:14 PM

The M22 was available behind the LS-5 in 1970 as was the 3:31 posi along with it. I have several build sheets with this option. Another member here also owns an LS-6, M22, 3:31 car as well as the same in an LS-5.
Rick

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #10 02-07-2003, 02:26 PM

Rick;
Weren't all LS6's with a 4speed the M22, fine spline version? I thought the same was true of the LS5's, but not sure.

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