Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Say Corvette and immediately one harkens back to the 1960's and
1970's when the Corvette was in its heyday with design, and power
going through several iterations. It was not uncommon to snag one
of these examples, and with a need for speed modify it for the
strip. Since the invention of the automobile, some tinkerer, shade
tree mechanic, or custom shop has been trying to make it go
faster.
This 1970 C3 fiberglass shark styled body Corvette is up for
consignment and deserves a serious look. With this car sporting the
convertible, as well as a 350ci mill with tuned-port injection, we
could call it a high performance small block much like a
welterweight fighter, quick, powerful, reasonably light, highly
durable, and brutally effective.
Exterior
This shark with its chromed bumpers and lower chromed egg crate
grille is in the sweet spot of the C3 years. Just prior to the
performance killing EPA emissions add-ons, and still enjoying
chrome, the remainder of the body in fiberglass is a hue of
Corvette Monza Red. Not overly glossy, the paint presents overall
in good condition with a few chips, scratches and bubbling in
numerous areas. Pinstriping has a strong presence on each panel of
the car and the silver gills are highlighted by their contrast. The
coveted scripted "Stingray" is on the front fenders while the
mirror on the door, (driver's side only), window surrounds, and the
bumpers aft and rear are chrome and in fine condition. The white
canvas convertible top shows some age and a small tear was noted;
the rear plastic window is ever so slightly fogged due to age. A
body-colored hardtop comes with the car. 15-inch Cragar SS wheels
are all around wrapped with 225/70/15 tires. Bringing up the rear
are downward turned tailpipes in shiny chrome.
Interior
A swing of the sculpted doors and we see red styled door panels
which present nicely. Inside are red leather high back buckets with
white tuck and roll inserts. The dash, center console, steering
wheel and carpet are red....Prince would be proud! A gauge cluster
housed in black paint occupies the center tower and wood applique
surrounds the automatic shifter...it's in fine, driver-quality
condition. A radio, much later than 1970, is also present in the
middle. In lieu of a glove box, document pockets sit in front of
the passenger. Behind the buckets is a large, carpeted storage area
in...yep...red carpet well preserved and topped by two external
speakers.
Drivetrain
The car is equipped with a consignor stated 1988 350ci V8 with
Tuned-Port Injection...so when you pop the hood, a few jaws might
drop as the flat, piped intake grabs your eyes...a more modern
transplant in a vintage Vette...we're talking inklings of an
old-school resto-mod! A 4-speed 700R4 automatic backs the engine
and sends the spin back to a 3.70 Positraction rear.
Undercarriage
Underneath is very well preserved with just a slight patina on some
of the metal parts, but solid steel and fiberglass mounted to it.
Some suspension parts and exhaust have surface rust but overall,
the underside is relatively clean. C3 independent suspension all
around and power discs for all 4 corners. A clean dual exhaust
snakes its way rearward from the mill intersected only by stock
style mufflers.
Drive-Ability
"Baby, you're much too fast, yes you are....". The TPI 350 cuber is
right at home in this vintage Vette and provides plenty of power
with all the grunt and torque of a C4. Great acceleration,
sports-car ride, good handling and straight bias free braking. The
wide and low stance of the car...with legs stretched out in front
you...is reminiscent of a race car and the well-bolstered seats add
to the illusion. We noted that the AC was blowing warm, (fitting
with no lines attached to the compressor), and the power antenna
did not "rise" to the occasion.
We hope you don't think "driver quality" is a bad
connotation...it's not. While some people prefer a pristine garage
queen or concours-level restoration, we at the mall love seeing
cars that you can drive and have been driven. Both schools of
thought are valid and honored here at Classic Auto Mall...and who
doesn't have the dream of owning one for show and one for go?! No
reason why you can't show this 1970...but also drive it with what
we like to call "responsible reckless abandon!"
194670S411061
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
0-1970
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
411061-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
F03-June 3rd
TRIM 400-Standard Black Vinyl
PAINT 993-Corvette Bronze
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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