Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible - Delivered New to Lupient
Chevrolet in Bloomington, MN - Restored to Factory Millie Miglia
Red over Red Vinyl Interior - Black Vinyl Hardtop with White Soft
Top - Power Brakes and Power Steering - Original Powertrain Rebuild
in 2007 with 87k Miles - Numbers Matching, Rebuilt 350ci/270hp V8 -
Numbers Matching, Rebuilt THM 400 Transmission - Restoration
Photos, Receipts, and Stamping Numbers at in Photo Gallery Featured
here is one of many outstanding Corvettes we have here at Garage
Kept Motors. There is something ageless about C3 Corvettes, this
generation of the GM's Y-body has remained relevant even after
mutton chops, bell bottom pants and disco music have long since
fallen out of favor. The C3 Corvette is like rock-n-roll of the
era, whether you are dropping the needle on an Aerosmith album or
dropping the hammer in this Corvette, it makes your heart race, you
feel the excitement, it makes you want to move and that feeling
never dulls and remains relevant. This particular Corvette was
delivered new to Lupient Chevrolet in Bloomington, Minnesota. It
has been restored to the correct factory Millie Miglia red and the
paint was professionally applied and polished to a deep luster.
1971 featured front and rear chrome bumpers and the chrome bumpers
and related stainless trim are in very good condition and sparkle
with a rich shine. This vehicle features a white vinyl convertible
top that was recently installed as well as a hardtop covered in
black vinyl. Restoration photos and receipts and documentation of
the drivetrain numbers are all included. The chassis is unrestored
but presents as well maintained with new stabilizer links, shocks
and rear monoleaf fiberglass composite spring. The frame is
straight with no indications of any rust or accident repair. The
factory dual exhaust and mufflers have been recently replaced and
resonate that unmistakable Corvette rumble at idle and a deep
exhaust note when under throttle. Under the hood is clean and
features the correct numbers matching drivetrain. The 350ci 270hp
LS5 small block Chevrolet went through a thorough rebuild in 2007
and upgraded with a performance camshaft and high-performance valve
job. All the ignition stainless is present along with the dual
snorkel air cleaner with chrome lid and has been upgraded with a
set of aluminum custom Corvette embossed valve covers. The torquey
LS5 350 V8 starts and runs well and sounds amazing as you power
down the road. All that horsepower is transferred through the
correct/numbers matching Turbo 400 Hydramatic automatic
transmission which was rebuilt at the same time as the motor. The
power is put to the road on a set of factory 15x8 Rally wheels with
BF Goodrich radial T/A raised white letter tires. Inside the cabin
the red interior is nicely restored with new seat upholstery,
carpet and door panels. This Corvette is well optioned with power
disc brakes, and power steering. The factory radio has been
replaced with a Custom AutoSound AM/FM Stereo with multi-disc CD
player specially designed to upgrade the sound system in the C3 and
fit without modification in the dashboard along with a set of 6X9
rear speakers. This red on red Corvette is a real show stopper and
even more fun to drive. Imagine a spirited ride through some twisty
two-lane roads with the top down of course a little Aerosmith
playing on the stereo. Please call if interested or e-mail with
specific questions. Thank you for looking.