Vehicle Description
This is a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with some added pep
in its numbers-matching V8. So of course it deserves the mean
triple-black treatment. And not only were the colors upgraded, but
also the overall eye is about a true classic style with the right
cool fun driver upgrades.
This car is fundamentally attractive. The panels retain the crisp
look that made you instantly fall in love/lust with the Stingray.
Plus, the brightwork is gorgeous. It shines to highlight the
shark-like front end, polished rockers, and artful two-piece rear
bumper. Corvette people know that the factory didn't offer black in
'71. But this one was given an upgrade because that's what secretly
all want. It's the right mix of a good gloss to showcase the body
lines while also not being so fancy that this is a museum piece.
And because black upgrades the attitude, there are some cool power
car additions, like the LT1 hood. And the Rally wheels look even
cooler with their two-piece shining design against a body-matching
black steel wheel.
The black folding roof looks great, and so does the full black
interior. So not only does this look great with the top up or down,
but also you get the ultra-desirable triple-black (exterior,
interior, and roof) that everyone WISHED they could have had in
1971. The rich darkness of the updated interior even includes
supple leather bucket sets. For the driver, the three-spoke
steering wheel is on a tilt/telescopic steering column. Your
essential gauges are in front with a full auxiliary readout package
prominently to the side. This is the kind of classic that will make
you want to get out and drive, so you get the right features for
all-day motoring. This includes power windows, a retro-style
AM/FM/cassette stereo, and provisions for factory air conditioning
(it will need updating.)
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 350 cubic-inch V8. It looks
quite nice with the polished distributor shield, bright air grabber
with callout, and finned logo valve covers. We love these hardy
small blocks for their upgradeable nature, and so while this is the
original block, it has upgrades to earn the cool LT1 hood. This
includes an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and an Edelbrock
intake. Plus, a nice set of new Hooker headers with gaskets comes
with the sale. So it's a strong-running package that automatically
comes with the potential for added growl. The numbers-matching
TH400 three-speed automatic transmission is a stout unit that knows
how to handle upgraded power. And the Stingray has great features
you don't find on many classics of this era, like four-wheel disc
brakes and a fully independent sports suspension. So it's a
drop-top you'll love to drive.
The right original pieces and a great triple-back upgrade combine
to make a terrific drop-top classic. So don't let this midnight
hero slip away, call today!
