Vehicle Description
This LT-1 is a verified no hit body with original #s match motor,
trans and rear. It includes a 5 1/2 page inspection report from a
knowledgeable Corvette person. It is also listed in the C3
registry. Overall very good 78,900 mile original car maintained as
needed.
The legendary LT-1: It has been said it wouldn't be fair to compare
to other small blocks, it is in the league of high performance big
blocks and it weighs less. Only 1,287 LT-1s were built total in
1970, less than 500 were convertibles. This was also the year with
the highest horsepower making it the most desirable. The LT-1
option had a hefty price tag of $448 compared to a big block that
only cost $289.
EXTERIOR: No hit body. Each panel was inspected by a Corvette
expert and noted as "no evidence of any prior damage". The gaps are
real good. The LT-1s have the raised hood. It's repainted it's
original and rare Laguna Gray color. Done in a base coat-clear
coat. It is smooth and glossy. Minor imperfections if you look for
them. The front bumper and grills are nice originals and fit nice.
The weathershields are still behind the grills protecting the
headlights. The rear bumpers, emblems and door handles were
replaced. The white convertible top looks great. It also has a
removable hardtop. It's repainted and overall very good shape. The
windshield is replaced, weatherstrips are very good. The 15x8 rally
wheels have new trim and the BFG tires look new.
INTERIOR: Replaced upholstery, door panels and carpet. Very good
original dash, seat backs, seatbelts, visors and console. It is
unabused, not damaged or cut. It still has correct reverse lockout
shifter. The 6,500 redline tachometer is unique to the LT-1. Rear
storage compartments are good, it still has the original date coded
jack.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Verified original #s matching motor. The
casting codes, dates and stamp pad have been inspected. It has
correct heads, intake, carb, balancer, oil pan, exhaust manifolds,
water pump etc. The finned valve covers, ignition shielding and
alternator are correct. It even has the correct smog system. The
vacuum pods for the headlights and wiper door were replaced. Every
thing looks proper and tidy.
UNDERSIDE: Looking up at the motor it is clean Chevy orange, the
starter looks fresh. Verified original #s matching M21 close ratio
Muncie 4-speed. Original 3.70 posi rear. These cars have
independent suspension front and rear. It has a combination of
original and replaced components. The shocks, swaybar bushings,
balljoints, idler arm and rear spring was replaced. The rear half
shafts were rebuilt with new joints. It was noted in the inspection
that the "car drives very nice with no vibrations". The exhaust is
in excellent shape with correct square tips. These cars come with
disc brakes at all 4 wheels. The e-brake assembly is hooked up. It
has a solid original frame. The chassis was cleaned up and spray
painted. The fiberglass floors are not damaged. The spare tire
carrier is complete and in great shape.
This is an investment grade Corvette. It's very desirable, rare and
verified authentic. Most likely there are only about 20 like this
that exists. Less than 500 LT-1 convertibles were made, 8% were
this color. How many survived?
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
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Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the
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LT-1 motor
4 wheel disc
Removable hardtop
Convertible top
Am-Fm
15x8 wheels
Smog pump
