It decodes as 1=Chevrolet 0=1970 K=Kansas City and 176942 which is the six-digit car sequence number from the VIN. It would, in fact, be a different font as that information was added at the Kansas City assembly plant. He further adds, “but it looks like someone went back in at a later date and stamped the partial vin.” Well, that would be correct, it should read something along the lines of 10K 176942. That stands for T=Tonawanda, NY (Chevrolet’s primary big block engine foundry) 0226=February 26 CRV=454 CI, 450 HP, manual transmission-equipped engine. The seller states that the engine ID on the number pad reads, “T0226CRV”. This example has all of the tell-tale signs. And that leads to the question, so how many 1970 LS6 El Caminos were built? Most “in the know” sources peg the number at about 585. So if the desired facts and figures weren’t known before the data disappeared, they’re going to be very hard to reconstruct. And some detailed ciphering has been permanently recorded from Chevrolet’s historic records but those records supposedly no longer exist. Hard to say, Chevrolet VIN numbers from the era won’t tell the story, you need the raw data that created the build sheets. The lesser-known statistic is how many El Camino versions, with the top-dog Chevelle engine, were offered as such. Production numbers vary but the two figures that float up most often are 4,475 or 4,439 copies assembled, both volumes within spitting distance of each other. ![]() The story is oft-told, Regular Production Option (RPO) LS6 was a 450 gross HP, 454 CI engine equipped Chevelle SS offered in the pinnacle year of 1970. We have to take a close look at this super half car/half truck! It is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and is available here on eBay for a current bid of $18,600, reserve not yet met. ![]() Our seller claims this 1970 Chevrolet SS454 El Camino is one of those rare LS6 versions but admits that he doesn’t have the build sheet – a defining factor. Even more so when that find is actually the El Camino version of the Chevelle. ![]() I wouldn’t mind parking it in my driveway, and I have to admit that I will envy the person who eventually does buy it.There’s a lot going on here and it really caught my attention, twice! In spite of their fairly strong production numbers, the one year only, 1970 LS6 Chevelle is still an attention-getting find. If it is half as good in the metal as it appears to be in the listing, then it is potentially a great and entertaining pickup. This 1970 El Camino is a vehicle with the “wow” factor. The upholstery on the bench seat looks good, and apart from the carpet showing some evidence of fading, this is yet another area that presents nicely. The dash and pad look really good, and the original factory radio still sits in place. The interior of the El Camino is very clean and original. The only down-side to this is that there is less weight over the rear wheels in an El Camino, which can make things pretty lively in the wet. An El Camino weighs in at nearly 100lbs less than the Chevelle on which it’s based, which makes for pretty decent performance. What makes the El Camino such a performer is the weight. The owner claims that the car only has 48,000 miles on the clock, and while he doesn’t offer any verification, if it is as original as claimed, then I find the claim to be plausible. This is backed by an M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission, while the El Camino is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, and Cowl Induction. The original 402ci, 350hp V8 still holds pride of place. The news is just as good under the hood because this is a numbers-matching car. ![]() This is just one fantastically clean survivor. Looking over the El Camino, it is hard to find anything much to criticize. Both look to be in really nice condition, and the comprehensive photos that the owner supplies indicate that the car is extremely solid and rust-free. It wears its original Green Mist paint and black vinyl top. If the information in the listing is accurate, then this is quite a car. At the time of writing, bidding has reached $29,600, but the reserve hasn’t been met. This particular El Camino is a really nice survivor that is located in North Ridgeville, Ohio, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Meek and mild would hardly be the words to describe this 1970 El Camino SS 396 because relatively low weight and 350hp under the hood means that what you have here should truly qualify as a muscle car.
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