There have been many great Corvettes built over the years; but, for those who share Zora Arkus Duntov’s vision of the Corvette as world class sports car, there is none better then the 1970 LT-1 Corvette. This is the Corvette which offers big block acceleration without compromising small block balance and handling prowess. With a high winding small block 350ci engine cranking out 370hp and 380ft lbs of torque and a 4-Speed manual transmission to run through the gears, the 1970 LT-1 can zoom all the way up to 6,500rpm, with power that will “throw you back in your seat” and take the corners with the best European sports cars.
Being offered for sale is a very original 1970 Laguna Gray, with Black Deluxe interior, LT1 Convertible, with 62,700 miles on the odometer. This is really an excellent car, properly sorted , and an absolute thrill to enthusiastically drive and thoroughly enjoy. The paint, interior and engine area are in good condition. The underbody is original, solid, rust and damage free. Never off its original frame, this Corvette drives like only a factory mounted Corvette drives. Even with the top down, this convertible drives without shakes or rattles. This LT1 Corvette offers “head snapping” acceleration and precise and nimble cornering. Run through the gears, enjoy the full high performance Corvette driving experience and you’ll clearly understand why the 1970-72 LT1 Corvettes are considered to be among the best road handling sports cars ever produced.
To achieve it’s legendary performance, the 1970 LT-1 used some of the best internal engine parts GM ever made. A solid lifter motor featuring a forged steel crankshaft, 4-bolt main block, 11:1 compression ratio, impact extruded pistons, high-lift camshaft, low restriction exhaust, aluminum intake manifold, 4-barrel 800 cfm Holley carburetor, and finned aluminum valve covers. Mated with the required Muncie 4-Speed, these mechanical gems produced sounds and a driving experience never to be experienced again in a production car. The ’70 LT-! marked the end of an era. It was the last solid lifter V8 produced by GM. It’s power rating and specific output were not exceeded by a domestic production V8 for another 20 years.
The exterior finish of this 1970 Laguna Gray LT1 convertible, would best be described as “high level driver.” The car does not present with a fresh showroom finish; however, this approximately 20 plus year old repaint is really quite good and does not detract at all from the overall appearance of the car. The soft top is in good condition and fits well.
When the car was restored in the 1990s the owner replaced the original black vinyl seats and installed deluxe interior door panels. The interior does present in very good condition. The dash pad, seat backs / seat belts, console side covers, sun visors and gages are all in very good condition. All interior components are working, including the clock, AM / FM radio, interior lights / instrument lights, and fiber optics.
The engine compartment and drivetrain is overwhelmingly original and in very good condition. Original components include the Engine Block (casting # 3970010 M108), Aluminum Intake Manifold (Part # 3972110), Alternator (Part # 1100884 dated 9L14), Starter (Delco-Remy Part # 11088388 dated 0A13), Water Pump (Part # 3782308 dated J159), Master Cylinder ( # 5460346-PG), Holley carburetor Part # 3972121- List 4555 Date 013 - 3rd week of Jan, 1970), original Delco-Remey distributor ( #1111491 date 9M1- Dec 1, 1969), AIR Pump (78011491 Date 01501S- Jan 15, 1970 - not installed), Cylinder Head (left) (3927186 Date A70 - Jan 1970) Cylinder Head (right) (3927186 Date L69 - Dec.1969), M21 4-Speed Transmission ( Assembly P0A21B - Jan. 21, 1970) and Differential (1CFB 2 2 70 - Feb 2, 1970 4.11: 1 Heavy Duty). The chassis and underbody are in good unrestored condition. The frame is solid / undamaged.
Not only is this 1970 Laguna Gray LT1 Corvette Convertible great looking and great driving Corvette, it is truly an investment grade collectible automobile: it’s 48 years old; an example of the first year LT1 option, with the highest horsepower rating and smallest production number of the legendary and collectible 3 year production of 1970,1971, and 1972 LT1 Corvettes; it’s of limited production ( only 1,287 LT1 Corvettes were built in 1970 out of a total 1970 Corvette production of 17,316 and approximately 1/3 or 425 were LT1 convertibles); and its 370 hp was the optimum for factory production small block carbureted Corvettes from 1953 until the ZR1 Corvette was introduced in 1990.
Here is a rare opportunity to acquire a 1970 LT1 Corvette convertible, with numerous original expensive and hard to find parts, in the striking color combination of Laguna Gray / Black interior and White soft top that roars like only a 1970 LT1 roars and drives like only an LT1 that sits on its original GM frame and chassis rides. Without a doubt, this 1970 LT1 Corvette convertible is the Corvette to have, for open air high performance sports car driving pleasure. Only by seeing the car in person and taking it for a test drive can one appreciate the car being offered and see why it truly can be considered a rare find offered at a very fair market price.
The car is located in Warminster, PA 18974. To schedule an opportunity to see this very special Corvette, please call Mark 609-306-1631 - 10am-8pm EST.
