Vehicle Description
Big block, four-speed Stingrays are always going to be popular. So
to find this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette with this level of appeal and
some great originality creates the ideal vintage deal.
Classic C3s look great in silver. It goes great with all the
brightwork elements that these earlier Stingrays received, like the
Rally wheels, rocker panels, two-piece rear bumper, and the
re-dipped front bumper that also nicely frames the grille. This
application of silver paint is an upgrade later in life. It retains
a nice luster today, and it really sets off the appearance of a
sophisticated total package. Of course, the power bulge in the big
block hood is a nice reminder that this looker is no pushover.
The factory-correct blue interior appears quite original, and the
color looks great against the exterior silver. It's a full package
that looks as deep as a blue ocean, with plenty of silver accenting
- like the crests of a wave. In fact, if you really want the
driving experience to feel like a day at the beach, just open up
the T-tops and remove the rear window (one of the final years for
this feature.) Corvettes have always been a great personal sports
car in providing performance features with plenty of creature
comforts to make it a great long-distance cruiser. There's a
three-spoke steering wheel that feels grippy in your hands. The
dash is filled with auxiliary readouts, and directly in front of
the driver is a large speedo and tach. That last one is especially
helpful when combined with the stick shift.
Lift the hood and see an engine bay filled with big-block power.
This 454 cubic-inch LS5 V8 is an era-correct motor, but you can
tell there have been some solid investments all throughout its
life. After all, not only is it an exceptionally tidy setup, but
also it has the right details like the bold Chevy orange paint on
the block, mirror-like valve covers, and a matching air topper that
advertises the big power motor. It even has been upgraded to a
Holley four-barrel carburetor. There's nothing quite like turning
the key and hearing this monster motor awaken. Plus, with the
numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission, you're always in
charge of the powerband and the brutish symphony coming out of the
dual exhaust. It's easy to keep all this horsepower corralled with
the fully independent suspension. Plus, you have more great driving
features such as power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and BF
Goodrich rubber at each corner.
Complete with maintenance records ($15k in recent years), you're
looking at a slick classic that's also a powerful driver. It's an
unbeatable combination that you can take home tomorrow. But the
only way to do that is call today!