1971 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $44,995
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette $44,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $44,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
If youve been looking for a C3 Corvette that hits all the right notes like a matching-numbers big blockand#44; lots of optionsand#44; and a gorgeous color combinationand#44; this 1971 Sting Ray roadster is the answer. Shockinglyand#44; the price for all this is remarkably reasonableand#44; delivering a lot of open-air fun and a high-quality Vette for far less cash than youd expect. Finished in original code 983 Brands Hatch Greenand#44; this Corvette renders a factory look and feel in a restored Corvetteand#44; a task far more difficult to achieve than youd think. The paint is a very close duplicate of the original colorand#44; rendered in two-stage urethane for a forever shineand#44; and we have to say that the grown-up color makes the Corvette look a lot more substantial. Underneathand#44; the fiberglass is in excellent conditionand#44; so when you slide behind the wheeland#44; its like a direct link to your local Chevy showroom circa 1971. Chrome bumpers were still in fashion in 1971and#44; and to manyand#44; they are the pinnacle of C3 designand#44; along with the delicate grille work on the front fenders and subtle ducktail spoiler out back. A big block hood and the bright rocker trim are the perfect details to finish off a feast for your eyes. Just a glance at this one tells you someone cared about doing the job properly. Originally equipped with a code 417 Saddle vinyl interiorand#44; it has been switched to code 402 black leatherand#44; which is an equally appealing choice. The seats offer that wonderfully comfortable seating surfaceand#44; which also wears like stone and helps keep you in place during aggressive driving. And as a color changeand#44; you know that just about everything inside is new. The big knob for the 4-speed falls easily to hand when youre behind the wheeland#44; and it slots through the gates with the precision of a bolt-action rifle. Good thing its comfortableand#44; because youre going to want to spend a lot of time in there. Overhead theres a recent black convertible top that seals up well and stows easilyand#44; which is how youll want to enjoy this Corvette most of the time. The engine is the originaland#44; numbers-matching LS5 454 cubic inch V8and#44; rated at 365 horsepower. This thundering big block is dressed in bright Chevy Orange paintand#44; correct valve coversand#44; and a twin-snorkel air cleaner that wears proper reproduction decals. Its still quite clean and very authentic-lookingand#44; and the list of new components is rather lengthy. A throaty Flowmaster exhaust system gives this big block a very distinctive voice thats entirely appropriate for a big block Vetteand#44; but with highway-friendly gearsand#44; its never annoying and the big block doesnt need a lot of gear to have fun. Other recent work includes all-new brakesand#44; suspension bushingsand#44; and a fresh clutch to hook it all up. Factory Rallys wear a set of fresh 225/70/15 General white-letter radials that fill the fenders perfectly. A numbers matching big block Vette makes this near the top of the plastic food chain. If big block power and a bunch of desirable options are your thingand#44; this is your Corvette. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 28.0% below market avg. What's this? |