SOLD on May 2, 2018
$45,995

1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Vehicle Details

Year
1971
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette

Listing Description

1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 Stingray 454 Big Block. This is a matching numbers engine and 4-speed manual transmission. It runs beautifully and has 94,400 miles. The car has previously been restored, the engine rebuilt (have work order sheet) and repainted (have photos of the process). Previous owner documentation of who rebuilt what on the car, along with reciepts. Engine was rebuilt by the Chief Inspector at Stafford Motor Speedway in CT; Bruce Watt! Rear end overhaul, Distributor and Trans overhaul, I also have the names and for these services too. So it's all original. This car is very rare as it has the big block / 4-spd combination and is loaded with the following options:   - LS5 (454 Big Block / 365 HP) Bridgehampton Blue correct.   - 4-speed manual transmission   - Power Steering   - Power Brakes   - Factory Alarm   - Removable Rear Window This is a very original car and  the car's approximate birthday: April 28, 1971. Other than the matching numbers engine and transmission, all the other major components are numbers correct except for a brand new starter installed. No leaks, Perfect 'birdcage', Underside no rust and perfect. No regrets or excuses makes this a perfect driving investment original car. Interior has completely been redone with beautiful everything. Leather seats redone. Original shifter too. T-tops with removable rear window. The Q-Jet carb was just professionally rebuilt by High-performance expert! Under the hood there's nothing but original OEM, right down to the original spark plug wires. New battery just installed, new tires. Headlamps work as they should. (wiper door works, wipers are finicky) Fiber optics work, all gauges work (not sure about clock), Chrome is beautiful and shiny, no pitting. Speakers upgraded under dash pad, new Kenwood cassette radio, to be correct for the time period (Console intact, not butchered). Iridium spark plugs just installed. The car gets wows at car shows.Trim: StingrayDoors: 2
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