Vehicle Description
Looking for a great example of the mighty 'Vette in all its
magnetic third generation, open air splendor? It's on display right
here in the form of this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. This
true American sports car still wears its original colors both
inside and out, and with a strong running powerplant standing by
under its hood, it'll be ready to hit the asphalt just as soon as
you get it home.
Few production cars reaching the auto-buying public have held as
steadfastly to their concept car inspirations as the third
generation of Corvettes like this '71 held to the look of the Mako
Shark and Manta Ray - both of which were fully functional specimens
that stunned auto show attendees with their futuristic appearances
when they were released in the mid and late '60s, respectively.
This Corvette is dressed in it is original War Bonnet yellow shade,
a strong vibrant color with just a hint of metal flake for depth
that positively radiates underneath a strong clear coat. The color
is set off nicely by clean, straight bumpers both fore and aft,
along with unblemished door handles and side mirrors and a
windshield that looks just as clear as it did when this 'Vette
rumbled off the showroom floor. Flip up headlights were a defining
feature of the model during this era and the pair on display here
sit nice and flush in their lowered position and raise promptly
with the flick of a switch. For those occasions when the skies
darken above you, there's a sharp, well-fitted white vinyl top
ready to lift into place for protection.
Over the years, Chevy always went to great lengths to equip its
prized performance model with ultra-stylish, driver-centric
interiors that combined functionality with plenty of comfort, as
the one on this drop top ably illustrates. Just climb into the
race-inspired driver's seat and you'll feel like you're moving even
while at a standstill. Just to the right, the well-placed center
console offers a padded armrest at just the right height to rest an
elbow, with a bit of storage space behind the seats. The
aeronautically inspired array of controls just beyond the stock
steering wheel were another signature Corvette styling cue, and the
gauges on hand here are looking particularly fresh as they sit
behind clear lenses with a straight, uncracked dash pad looming
over the top. A Premier AM/FM/CD stereo with an auxiliary port sits
at the center of the dash, so your audio options are well
covered.
This vintage Chevy combines a solid, road-ready condition with its
undeniable aesthetic appeal. The matching numbers 350 V8 still
carries its Rochester 4-barrel carb under its chrome air cleaner,
as well as its signature rams horn exhaust manifolds and it's very
much ready to hit the asphalt post haste. A smooth-shifting 3-speed
automatic transmission sits just behind the powerplant to make up a
low-effort, high reward drivetrain that will help make stop and go
conditions just a bit more tolerable. Power disc brakes at all four
corners bring quick, fade resistant stops, while power steering
makes for easy navigation as this sleek performer captivates
onlookers on its set of 15" Chevy wheels outfitted with BF Goodrich
T/A radials. Below, the undercarriage looks nice and solid.
With its magnetic exterior in good form and combining with a
strong, road-ready drivetrain, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
convertible would be a great score for the classic car enthusiast
longing for the excitement of open-air driving. Call today!