Vehicle Description
Looking sharp and running strong, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is
as lightly travelled as any 3rd generation 'Vette you're likely to
come across - the 62k miles it's logged pencil out to just a little
more than 100 miles a month! And the level of originality this
classic features is hard to beat - the factory drivetrain is in
place and performs with enthusiasm, and you'll find the exterior
still decked out in the same color it rolled out with more than 45
years ago.
With its third generation 'Vette styling in good form, this is one
very sharp looking classic. A few years before it debuted, Chevy
took inspiration from the Mako Shark II concept car to produce a
design so engaging that it was left intact with only occasional
minor modifications for a full 14 years. It's exterior is still
clad in its original Brands Hatch green - not just the original
color but the original paint - and it's much stronger than you'd
expect. With its long hood, great curvature, and the signature
gill-like vents on its front and sides, this car caused quite a
stir when it was introduced, and all these years later, its head
turning powers haven't diminished in the least. It remains
well-aligned, with nice, even gaps between its body panels, hidden
headlights that sit flush against the hood and level bumpers in
front and back. The side pipes offered during this era are a bold,
eye-catching style element made all the more effective by the clean
condition these are in, while the T-top configuration is equal
parts style and functionality - just a couple of quick steps give
you the exhilaration of open air motoring in a car that looks
equally impressive with the panels on or off.
While you can see evidence of wear inside on the buckets and door
panels, the tan vinyl interior provides a great driving
environment. Everything remains solidly in place and it's perfectly
serviceable as is, but should you choose to freshen things up,
you'll be starting with a very strong framework. The inspired,
aeronautically-inspired dash styling that Corvettes became known
for has a fine representative right here - just beyond the
leather-wrapped steering wheel, there's a full complement of fresh
gauges in the cluster, a straight pad over the top that's free of
any splits and the vents to each side indicate that this true
American sports car features factory-installed air conditioning - a
welcome find in a vintage convertible. The tan carpeting running
underneath is still looking strong, with a pair of branded floor
mats in place that don't show much use at all.
Raise the hood and you'll be greeted by one seriously clean engine
compartment. A strong running 350-cubic inch V8 sits at the center,
looking sharp with its chrome air cleaner and valve covers and
sounding absolutely awesome as it exhales into its factory headers
leading to those sidepipes. The engine pairs with a 3-speed TH350
transmission to make up an all-original drivetrain. An impressive
collection of surrounding parts has been replaced to up this
Corvette's road-readiness even further, including its water pump,
radiator, gas tank, fuel pump and alternator (most original parts
were saved). Smooth power steering and power disc brakes at all
four corners make this Chevy classic an easy navigator as it takes
to the road on a set of 15" American Racing wheels with spinner
caps, wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires.
Finding a vintage Corvette still in original configuration is no
easy proposition to begin with, and when the car in question
features the impressive condition of this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette,
it's downright rare. Call today!