For sale in our Chicago Showroom is this beastly 1971 Chevrolet
Corvette. Powered by what is believed to be the original LS-5 454
big block Chevrolet V8 engine factory rated at 365 horsepower, this
fiberglass performance machine is a rocket. With the rare and
sought after M22 4-speed manual transmission, you are always able
to get yourself right in the sweet spot for making power. That LS-5
under the hood didn't stay at 365 horsepower, however. In 2007 this
Corvette went through a full restoration, and that included a tear
down of the big block to pump a bit more thump into it. It was
bored .030" over and given a set of blueprinted oval port iron
heads to maximize flow. True Corvette fans will note the strange
color combination. One of today's most popular colors, black, was
never optioned in the '71 model year. This vehicle was originally
painted Ontario Orange with a Saddle interior. The restorer of the
vehicle wanted to have an original big block car with black paint
and blue interior, but it didn't exist, so he made his own! During
the restoration and entirely new fuel system, including gas tank
and lines, were installed as well as a new ignition system and an
overhaul on the A/C system. All of that work totaled north of
$60,000 in receipts, and it shows. As one would expect, with all of
that work this 'Vette drives like a dream; plenty of power, smooth
road feel, and easy to drive. This completely restored Corvette is
beauty and the beast. It would look just as good sitting in a
showroom in an aggressive pose to been shown off to friends and
family as it would ripping through downtown after sunset showing
the younger crowd what muscle really means. Options include:
Air-Conditioning, AM/FM, T-Tops, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Tilt
Wheel, Seat Belts, Leather Interior, Radial Tires and Alloy Wheels.
For more information on this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, contact our
Chicago showroom at (708) 444-4488 or
[email protected]. To see more HD photos and an HD
video of this vehicle running and driving, visit
www.GatewayClassicCars.com.