Holy grail Chevelles discovered in Virginia backyard among the rarest and most valuable muscle cars ever built

Hidden away in Richmond, Virginia, a small barn has revealed a treasure trove of Chevy Chevelles and some of the most valuable muscle cars ever built.

What seemed like an ordinary backyard quickly turned into a time capsule of American performance legends.

The find was brought to light by the guys at Backyard Barn Finds, a YouTube channel well-known for uncovering forgotten classics.

Their latest video not only showcases these rare machines but also provides an epic history lesson on some of the greatest muscle cars to ever hit the streets.

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The 1970 Chevy Chevelle LS6 is the holy grail

The crew at Backyard Barn Finds shared their latest discovery in a recent video.

After previously finding a hidden junkyard filled with over 30 classic cars, the team chanced upon another gem.

The undeniable star of the collection is a 1970 Chevy Chevelle LS6, often considered the ‘holy grail’ of Chevrolet muscle cars.

Painted black with bold white stripes, this survivor car still carries its original 454 cubic-inch LS6 V8 engine, Turbo 400 automatic transmission, and 12-bolt rear end.

The LS6 is rated at 450hp, but was rumored to go a little beyond.

The car’s first owner drag raced it extensively, even removing the emblems to keep its true power a secret.

In fact, this particular muscle car is so rare that even Chevy doesn’t know how many were made.

Some of the most valuable muscle cars ever

Sharing the spotlight is a 1969 Chevelle L89, an ultra-rare example since only about 400 were ever built with aluminum heads.

This one is a numbers-matching survivor complete with paperwork, and its rarity puts it easily in the mid-six-figure range.

Next to it sits a 1969 Camaro L78 with only 13,000 miles on the odometer.

Painted in black and featuring a rare Endura front bumper, this was a purpose-built race car back in the day.

Collectors would pay over $100,000 for such an untouched example.

And while not quite in the same league of value, a 1970 Chevelle convertible Malibu project also rests in the barn.

Together, these discoveries feel like stumbling into a living museum of American horsepower.

If you want to check out the full video, you can watch it below:

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