1970 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $77,995
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette $77,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $77,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
Just another 1970 Corvette you say? Guess again! Under the clean white fiberglass shell lurks the all-aluminum heart of a C5 Corvette. The seamless transformation makes this a car that has the look and feel of a vintage Vette but with all the modern conveniences and impressive performance of 21st century tech. 1970 was a great year for the Corvette. Not only was production up but the Stingray body style was an unqualified home run for GM. In code 972 Classic White (this cars original color)and#44; it has a chiseledand#44; clean look thats ideal for the split personality this car embodies. Nobody will imagine the performance on tap when they see the unassuming 2-seaterand#44; and thats just how we like it. Finish quality is exceptionally good thanks to many hours of tedious hand labor and a deep two-stage urethane finish. You can forget things like imperfectly perfect detailsand#44; this one was intended to be a stunner from the start and even in whiteand#44; the quality shows through loud and clear. Excellent gapsand#44; doors that fit without a big slamand#44; and even the hood sits flushand#44; all indications of quality work. In 1970 you also got chrome bumpers fore and aftand#44; and the market has shown time and again that this is the preferred look: classic and simple without being over-wrought. That would sum up this Corvette in every way. The code 411 Blue interior is also this cars original choice and the combination looks wonderful against the white bodywork. Of courseand#44; virtually everything is new insideand#44; from the seat covers to the door panels to the carpetsand#44; and its all exactly the way GM made it back in 1970. In factand#44; a glance inside reveals exactly nothing about the changes that took place under the skinand#44; as everything works perfectly with the modern engine. The factory gauges were restored and monitor the LS1 like it was born there. The 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is managed by the original shift lever. And even the factory A/C controls still decide where to put the chill. Details like that are what separate the best resto-mods from the home-built jobs that always need help. The only real deviation from stock is the AM/FM/CD stereo in the dashand#44; but thats a common enough upgrade that it wont raise any eyebrows. All the weather seals are newand#44; tooand#44; so the T-tops seal up well and long-distance cruising is a real pleasure. The LS1 V8 under the hood is a neat fit and keeps this Corvette 100% Corvette. The newer engine puts out just about twice as much power as the original small block might have and pulls down better fuel economy while doing it. It isnt heavily modified aside from the intake tubing and accessory driveand#44; so it is easy to service at any GM dealership and all the aftermarket performance parts will bolt right one. Theres a custom radiator up front and specially designed long-tube headers that give it a familiar Corvette exhaust note. The suspension is mostly stockand#44; so it has an old-school feel from behind the wheeland#44; and with things like big disc brakesand#44; you never have to worry about getting in over your head. Even the original Rally wheels were retained and they now wear 235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials. Incredibly well engineeredand#44; this is more than just a simple engine swap. Its the best kind of resto-modand#44; one that leaves the character and personality of the original car intact while injecting a big helping of modern reliability and performance. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 3.0% above market avg. What's this? |