[SeattleCarGuy]

I have huge respect for the LS-6 Chevelle as one of my favorites and a beautiful car by all measures. Ordered with a 4.10 rear and bench seat, non-power steering and an M-22 (with an aftermarket shifter), it would be tough to beat on the street, and tough to beat for style and looks at the local cruise spot in 1970.

I second the L78 Nova as a great street racer. Mine was ordered with only two options beyond the mandatory SS package and positraction to get the L78/M40. The options on my car are tinted glass and AM radio. Went straight to Milan Dragway when new in code 50 Dover White (aka "Race car white").

I wish Gary Oldham was a member on this site and could chime in since he lived this stuff in the 1960's/70's as evidenced by his book, Musclecar Confidential. I was surprised that he didn't have an LS6 Chevelle road test to submit? Also, I recall from reading the book cover to cover many times, he doesn't give much respect to the Fords, stating that on the street they didn't have much going until the '68 Cobra Jet Mustangs made the scene.

Today, while I am a Chevrolet enthusiast and hope to build my small collection to maybe a dozen cars over the next decade or so, I appreciate all well restored or original muscle cars. In high school we all argued over what was fastest and which cars "SUCK!!", but today, I see the beauty in all of them.