Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1971 Chevrolet
Corvette 454 4 speed.
HISTORY
In 1971, to accommodate regular low-lead fuel with lower anti-knock
properties, the engine compression ratios were lowered which
resulted in reduced power ratings. The power rating for the 350 cu
in (5.7 L) L48 base engine decreased from 300 to 270 horsepower and
the optional special high performance LT1 engine decreased from 370
to 330 horsepower. The LS5 454 cu in (7.4 L) motor was carried over
and produced 365 hp (272 kW). Offered in �71 only was the LS6 454
cu in (7.4 L) big-block featuring aluminum heads and delivering 425
hp (317 kW), highest of the 1970-72 series, and could be ordered
with an automatic transmission. For the 1972 model year, GM moved
to the SAE Net measurement which resulted in further reduced, but
more realistic, power ratings than the previous SAE Gross standard.
Although the 1972 model's 350 cu in (5.7 L) horsepower was actually
the same as that for the 1971 model year, the lower net horsepower
numbers were used instead of gross horsepower. The L48 base engine
was now rated at 200 bhp (150 kW) and the optional LT1 engine was
now rated at 270 bhp (200 kW). 1974 models had the last true dual
exhaust system that was dropped on the 1975 models with the
introduction of catalytic converters requiring the use of no-lead
fuel. Engine power decreased with the base ZQ3 engine producing 165
bhp (123 kW), the optional L82's output 205 bhp (153 kW), while the
454 big-block engine was discontinued. Gradual power increases
after 1975 peaked with the 1980 model's optional L82 producing 230
bhp (172 kW). The 1981 L82 had 190 bhp (142 kW) and the 1982 L82
had 200 bhp (149 kW). SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Factory ordered Sport Coupe.
-Steel Cities Gray exterior paint color (988).
-Original matching numbers Corvette!
-Original Rallye wheels.
-Classic Corvette stance.
-All original 454 badging and trim.
-Build date of K03 (June 3, 1971) St. Louis plant.
-BF Goodrich TA tires.
INTERIOR
-Trim Tag: 403, Black leather interior.
-All original interior.
-Shoulder harness, Hamill C24 (LH & RH).
-Signal Stat Flasher #552-12V made in USA.
-LOF (Libby Owens Ford) glass, windshield, left driver, rear
window, right pass.
-Custom Interior trim.
-Power windows.
-A/C.
-Tilt Steering.
-AM-FM radio stereo.
MECHANICAL
-454 V8 big block engine, original numbers matching!
-4 speed Muncie transmission.
-Power Steering.
-Power Brakes.
-Build date of K03 (June 3, 1971) St. Louis plant.
-Over $6,000.00 spent in 7/16 (Receipts in hand).
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed
pictures)
-Passenger seat back has a crack. (See detailed pictures)
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!
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DEPOSITS:
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deposit, the vehicle will be held for 72 hours pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the 72
hour period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our
