Vehicle Description
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hits all the high notes: a
strong stroker V8, four-on-the-floor, an attractive all-blue
factory package, and plenty of recent investments in quality. It
all adds up to a terrific classic coupe offered for a terrific
price.
There's something great about the early C3 design. It combines the
long and low American look with the flying buttress rear styling of
the Europeans. They are also for the chrome lovers, and so it's
very important that the front panel, two-piece rear bumper, and all
the other brightwork looking so complete and clean. This one wears
its factory-correct code 976 Mulsanne Blue. We love the color and
its race-inspired name, especially because this one also has an
upgraded hood to signal the upgraded motor within. The rest of the
body shows the right signs of wearing the original factory
application. The paint doesn't stay perfect nearly a half-century
later, but when you're a true Corvette fan, you seek out this kind
of originality.
The factory-correct blue interior complements to the exterior blue
quite nicely. So it's great to take out the T-tops and show off the
full color package. And don't forget, this is from the years of the
removable rear window, so you can really get a nice breeze flowing
through the car whenever you like. The bucket seats have plenty of
legroom for plenty of comfort to make it a great long-distance
cruiser for two. There's even an upgraded AM/FM stereo for better
driving music. Of course, the best soundtrack comes from when you
grab the Hurst shifter and take full advantage of the beast under
the hood.
One look at the clean, bright, and tidy engine bay, and you know
this is far from stock. We have a receipt from 2015 for a 383
cubic-inch stroker V8, and this one really has the growl to suggest
a performance build. In fact, it this powerhouse is enhanced with
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads, an Edelbrock intake, MSD
6AL ignition, and topped with a Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor.
Long tube headers add even more power while contributing to the
rumble of the dual exhaust. The Muncie four-speed manual
transmission was rebuilt in the summer of 2020 to give you
confident control over this full power package. Also within the
last few months, the rear end was gone through, including diff
pinion bushing, bolts, diff gasket, new Positraction fluid, strut
rod bushings, and a spring bolt kit. It makes for a classic that's
ready to hit the road, especially with power steering, four-wheel
power disc brakes, and the Corvette's fully independent sports
suspension.
Complete with owner's manual, this is one special Corvette that
loves both history and power. So at a value price like this, you
know how fast you need to be to grab this deal. Call today!!!