Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
2014 restoration completed with NOS and refurbished original
components
Original 350 cubic inch LT-1 V8 / 330 horsepower
Correct Mulsanne Blue paint
Correct Dark Blue interior
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Our sale includes original shipping papers, an original window
sticker and an original Protect-O-Plate
Correct optional power steering
Correct optional power disc brakes
Correct posi-traction differential / Correct 3.55 gears
When it comes to historians and purists, Corvette people are some
of the most difficult to please. They're a very loyal group which
wholeheartedly believes that a lightweight, dramatically styled
body behind a high performance, overhead valve V8 is the end all/be
all of performance. And since that mindset has produced 62 years of
spectacular looking cars, which handily eat the lunch of more
expensive exotics from all over the world, it's hard to fault their
logic. Professionally restored with a combination of original and
NOS parts, this fully documented Stingray is a numbers-matching
dynamo that's poised to electrify fans and attract trophies!
Looking for a pedigreed classic that's storied, cool and still
relatively affordable? Step right up and vet this Vette!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Hailing from GM's shuttered St. Louis assembly plant, this solid C3
is the beneficiary of a high quality, ground-up restoration that
was conducted by His Place Inc. of Emmitsburg, Maryland. Utilizing
only NOS and refurbished original parts, that meticulous reboot was
topped with correct Mulsanne Blue 2-stage, accented with an LT-1
hood side stripe and capped with fresh white vinyl. Once that
finish was allotted sufficient drying time, its surfaces were
sanded and buffed into a ripple-free glow that's virtually as
smooth as glass. And today, this top dog Chevy rolls as a
spectacular piece of iconic American muscle that's detailed to
better-than-new standards.
ENGINE
Tilt the car's hood and you'll find an original, 350 cubic inch
LT-1 V8 that hangs a correct 3970010 casting number behind a
correct "CGZ" assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. At the top
of the Chevy Orange mill, a correct Holley carburetor rides between
a polished and decaled air cleaner and bright, stainless fluid
lines. Below that carburetor, a familiar Winters intake funnels a
perfect air/fuel mixture in to beefy, cast iron heads, which wear
finned Corvette valve covers. When the juice hits the cylinders, a
correct transistor ignition system sparks fresh, stainless-sleeved
wires while a solid lifter rotating assembly pushes spent gases
through cast iron exhaust manifolds. Cooling is provided by a rare
aluminum radiator, which rides in front of a correct starter, a
correct alternator, a correct water pump and a correct fan
assembly. And overall, this Chevy's tidy engine compartment is
exceptionally well done; framing items like a factory expansion
tank and rare smog pump in clean, Satin Black fenders.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Peer under this low-slung roadster and you'll find a pristine
chassis that's straight, solid and ready for its close-up. The
car's original small block twists torque through a familiar Muncie
4-speed, which makes good use of a tough posi-traction rear end
that's fitted with correct 3.55 gears. Beneath that drivetrain, a
fully rebuilt suspension combines optional power steering with
tight turns and increased grip. In the middle of the car, an
aluminized, true-dual exhaust system pipes spent gases through
rear-mounted mufflers and polished stainless tips. At the corners
of the car, power-assisted discs ensure quick, drama-free stops.
And all that fully sorted hardware rolls on handsome rally wheels,
which spin fresh 215/70R15 Multi-Mile Matrix Tourers around
dent-free trim rings and turbine center caps.
INTERIOR
Open this Corvette's sculpted doors and you'll find a correct Dark
Blue interior that was completely replaced during the car's
extensive restoration. At the center of that interior, fresh bucket
seats suspend tight covers over correct seatbelts and bright
stainless trim. Between those seats, a small console centers a
traditional chrome shifter amid clean, color-keyed floor mats.
Opposite that console, fade-free side panels point stainless
handles at the base of a crack-free dash. And that dash, which
features fully rebuilt telemetry, frames a satin-spoke steering
wheel and correct pushbutton radio.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
This Chevy's original Protect-O-Plate, which is included with our
sale, breaks down as follows:
The car's VIN:
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 9: Corvette
- 4: V8
- 67: Convertible
- 1: 1971 model year
- S: Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
- XXXXXX: Production sequence number
The car's engine assembly stamp:
- V: Assembled in Flint, Michigan
- 02: February
- 08: 8th
- CGZ: 350 cubic inch, 330 horsepower Corvette LT-1 that's mated to
a 4-speed manual transmission
The car's transmission assembly stamp:
- P: Muncie 4-speed transmission
- 1: 1971 model year
- D: April
- 15: 15th
The car's rear axle code:
- AA: 3.55 gear ratio
- W: Assembled in Warren, Michigan
- 067: Assembled on March 8th
- E: Shift
The car's carburetor source:
- H: Holley
The car's optional equipment:
- 1: Power steering
- 3: Radio
The car's month of build:
- 4: April
Here's a quick breakdown of the optional equipment listed on the
car's original window sticker:
C05: White convertible top ($00)
J50: Power brakes ($47)
LT1: 330 horsepower Turbo Fire 350 V8 ($483.45)
M21: 4-speed close-ratio transmission ($00)
N40: Power steering ($110.60)
U79: Pushbutton AM/FM stereo ($283)
ZQ9: Performance axle that's fitted with 3.55 gears ($13)
412: Blue vinyl interior ($00)
976: Mulsanne Blue paint ($00)
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An original shipping report
The aforementioned Protect-O-Plate
The aforementioned window sticker
An original Owner's Manual
A picture of some pertinent drivetrain numbers
Not every classic needs to be modified, updated or bathed in red,
yellow or black 2-stage. And, as collectors, we're the ones that
ultimately benefit from purists' adherence to Chevrolet's tried and
true formula, as it provides us with some of the most unique cars
on the market. So, what are you waiting for? This professionally
restored, numbers-matching C3 is an affordable, well-documented car
that you can take home today. Don't let the sun set on your
opportunity to own one of the coolest cars in Team Corvette's 62
year history!