Project American Heroes III 1970 Chevelle Sells For $250,000

[Route 66 Motorsports]

Route 66 Motorsports recently finished a 1970 Chevelle, which is the third in a series of souped-up muscle cars built for charity. The Armed Forces Foundation helps and supports the families of injured veterans.

The top seller in Barrett-Jackson's first Orange County auction on Saturday was this very special 1970 Chevy Chevelle. Built by Route 66 Motorsports and chronicled by Super Chevy Magazine, it's known as the Project American Heroes Chevelle, and it brought a cool quarter of a million bucks for the Armed Forces Foundation.

The car itself is a 1970 Chevelle, with an intercooled, supercharged GM Performance Parts LSA engine where you might expect to see an LS5 or LS6 big block. Detroit Speed & Engineering did the suspension, the binders are Baer's new "6P" brake system, power is routed through a TCI Automotive 6x 6-speed 4L80E transmission, and the end result of these and about 30 other component contributors is one badass Chevelle that sold for $250,000 on Saturday afternoon.

Take a look at some pictures below to see some shots of this very special Chevy on it way to the auction and at Barrett Jackson. For pictures of the complete build please visit Route 66 Motorsports Website.

www.rt66motorsports.com (http://www.rt66motorsports.com)

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[DynoDon]

Saw it at B-J, looked very nice. Any idea who bought it?

[go-fish]

I think the four Leathernecks pooled their money so they could have a decent ride to go pick up chicks in Oceanside on their weekend pass.

I love those wheels. Boze?

[DynoDon]

On a similar note, there was a 90 years old WWII Vet that they honored and he said a few words to the crowd on Sunday. "Never forget Pearl Harbor or it could happen again". Pretty powerful moment really

[Route 66 Motorsports]

I think the four Leathernecks pooled their money so they could have a decent ride to go pick up chicks in Oceanside on their weekend pass.

I love those wheels. Boze?


Yes they are Boze

[Route 66 Motorsports]

On a similar note, there was a 90 years old WWII Vet that they honored and he said a few words to the crowd on Sunday. "Never forget Pearl Harbor or it could happen again". Pretty powerful moment really


That is very true - I wish we got to see the auction live but we were not able to make it out there - glad everyone enjoyed the car and the cause is the most important!

[Route 66 Motorsports]

Saw it at B-J, looked very nice. Any idea who bought it?


Dave Parker Bought It He Is The Same Person Who Bought The Project American Heroes II 1969 Camaro That We Built

[Bozeforged]

Here's a few images of the wheels we built, I saw you guys asking about them. We engraved each spoke with the insignia of the branch of service. We are really happy to be a part of this project.
Zak
www.bozeforged.com

[67 ls1 vert]

seems like Dave Parker should be your new best friend. :)

[Route 66 Motorsports]

seems like Dave Parker should be your new best friend. :)

Haha Not our friend - but the Armed Forces Foundation Friend - All proceeds go to the foundation we donated the build of the car - but yes Dave Parker is starting his own little collection haha