Vehicle Description
Lots of horsepower and lots of eyeball appeal, this 1970 Chevrolet
Corvette delivers. Packing a strong-running small block and a
quick-shifting 4-speed, this is a Sting Ray that neatly balances
style, performance, and desirability. Forget trailer queens, this
is a car you won't be able to resist on the road.
Painted in prestigious Donnybrooke Green, there's just nothing like
a dark-colored Sting Ray to attract attention. I don't care who you
are or where you go, there's just no way you'll be missed in this
car. The bodywork is quite straight, the paint is very good, and it
has that look of a Corvette that has been enjoyed, but never
abused. In fact, a clay bar and professional buff would step the
level of this finish up instantly. The way the light plays over
those voluptuous fenders in an unbroken curve is proof that someone
invested a good amount of time getting everything straight. The
headlights line up and the rear deck fits well, and the T-tops
clamp down tightly without any evidence of leakage problems. Bright
chrome bumpers fore and aft add some jewelry, along with the
new-for-1970 egg crate grills up front, and big, rectangular
exhaust tips strongly suggest that there's some serious blasting
powder under the hood. Sophisticated yet aggressive, this is C3 is
an absolute looker.
Correct Code 400 black vinyl bucket seat covers were installed
during the restoration, and combined with 1970's newly contoured
buckets that offered improved lateral support, they hold you in
place better than before. The seats remain in great condition with
only minor wear showing, giving the interior a welcoming, casual
look that says, "Let's go for a ride!" Slide behind the wheel and
your hand falls naturally to the 4-speed's big, chrome shifter, and
as your eyes roam over the interior, you notice details like the
AM/FM radio, fiber-optic lamp monitoring system, and the spec
plaque right there on the console. The gauges are in nice
condition, with the tach showing a correct 6000 RPM redline and all
the auxiliary gauges work like they should. And maybe most
importantly, the A/C system is a modern unit that utilizes R134a
refrigerant, although it does need a service. Overhead you can
switch between the partially open sky of the removed T-tops, or the
slick top with them on, a decision made easily depending on how
much extra attention you may seek.
The engine is a very strong, believed-original 350 cubic inch V8,
built up with Flotek 200cc aluminum heads. It is expertly rebuilt
and dressed for show, and it looks like a performance engine bathed
in shine with chrome Chevrolet valve covers and chrome air cleaner.
An Edelbrock aluminum intake, Quickfuel carburetor, and HEI
ignition snap the motor to attention and certainly help bolster the
already plentiful horsepower as well. Underneath, it's quite clean,
with solid original floors and Hedman headers feed an H-pipe dual
exhaust system featuring Flo-Pro mufflers. Power 4-wheel discs stop
the 'Vette on a dime, and power steering allows for easy two-finger
driving. For a correct look, it rolls on Rallys wearing 225/70/15
Goodyear performance radials with plenty of life left.
For a Corvette that's built to drive, this slick green C3 hits a
lot of high notes and offers a ton of fun for the money. Isn't it
time you stopped watching from the sidelines and got into the
hobby? Call today!
