Vehicle Description
Red Corvettes are always going to be popular, and you know we love
them here at Streetside Classics. This 1970 Corvette coupe
represents the opportunity to buy a great-running early C3 with
lots of charisma for not a lot of money, and if history is any
indication, there are going to be a lot of guys out there trying to
take advantage of this offer.
The swoopy styling of the C3 has actually aged rather well and
today offers a retro look that's immensely popular. Painting that
dramatic shape red only helps the cause, and this one also adds
gray powdercoated bumpers, giving it a dose of aggression that some
of these early cars were missing. For an early C3, the gaps are
quite good and the fiberglass is in excellent shape, and the guys
in charge of making it shine did an outstanding job. The tag says
this one was originally Donnybrooke Green, but during the
restoration they brightened it up to Monza Red and never looked
back. Fit and finish are good for a low-cost Corvette and there's a
deep shine that's probably better than new. Aside from the subtle
bumper color change, it remains complete stock externally, and 1970
was a great year with details like the egg crate grills up front
and in the fenders, as well as the rectangular exhaust tips that
make it look as fast as it is.
The black interior is pure Corvette, which means it's both
luxurious and sporty with enough creature comforts to make it a
great long-distance cruiser. The seats were switch from tan to
black covers during the restoration, and once you're situated
behind the wheel, new upholstery does make quite a difference in
the "seat of the pants" feeling. Correct door panels and new
carpets were fitted at the same time and still look great. All the
gauges appear to be original and it is equipped with somewhat rare
factory A/C, which is a nice addition to any early 'Vette. There's
also an upgraded AM/FM head unit that slots into the original
radio's place in the center stack, blending in like it was born
there. An aftermarket woodgrained wheel warms things up a bit and
with a 4-speed, this is great place to hang out. The cargo area
remains in great shape, and you'll note this car features optional
shoulder belts, a nice upgrade.
The 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood is archetypal Corvette and a
strong runner. It looks great wearing finned valve covers and Chevy
Orange paint, and the air cleaner advertises 370 horsepower on tap
(although we're not sure of the specification). It's easy to get in
and turn the key for just about anything, making this Corvette
daily-driver-friendly. It still inhales through a stock Rochester
QuadraJet carburetor and there's evidence of care over the years
because it runs extremely well. The 4-speed makes the most of the
small block V8's performance and the underside shows off a lifetime
living someplace warm, because even a Corvette chassis can suffer
in winter climates. A newer exhaust system with an X-pipe gives it
an appropriate V8 burble and factory Rally wheels wrapped in
265/60/15 white-letter radials have the right look.
Not every Corvette needs to be a matching-numbers pedigree piece.
Instead, discover the fun of owning a vintage 'Vette you can simply
enjoy as a car without worrying about protecting an investment.
Call today!