Robert Seabeck (American, B. 1945) "1970 Chevelle SS-454" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media on Paper painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 60c 1970 Chevelle SS 454 stamp issued September 1, 1998. In 1970, long hair, bell bottoms and fast muscle cars were all the rage, and for many, the 1970 Chevelle Super Sport 454 was the muscle car supreme. Its 454-cubic-inch V-8 beast-of-an-engine could churn out a fearsome 450 horsepower. In 1970, 53,599 Super Sport Chevelle models were produced, but only 3,733 had the 454-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Of these, most were standard 454 V-8s that offered 360 horsepower. Only the high-performance, solid-lifter, high-compression LS-6 models, available in limited quantities, produced the coveted 450 horses. "You can make our tough one even tougher," promised Chevy. The ultimate Chevelle, the SS 454 LS-6 was one of the quickest muscle cars ever made -- a formidable adversary for anyone foolish enough to challenge it on a hot summer's night. Image Size: 7.75 x 18.25 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 22.25 in. Unframed. (B15996)