Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful "Pilot
Line" 1971 Corvette Stingray Convertible in fantastic condition.
This Stingray has is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable
color combination of Classic White (972) over Black Vinyl (400).
This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by
the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and
transmission that are in car are the correct and original units
that were installed in the car at the factory in St. Louis in
August of 1970. The last six digits of the VIN, 100012, are stamped
on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is
original to the car. The transmission is also original with the
last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and
pictured.
According to an expert on early VIN Corvettes, the "Pilot Line"
Stingrays were the first 20 to 25 cars made each model year as a
test for any changes to the production line made for the new model
year. The Pilot Line cars are special and unique and draw a good
premium over a standard Corvette. The VIN sequence for this car is
00012 meaning that is this the 12th Corvette made for 1971 and is
therefore a Pilot Line car.
We have this Stingray priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable classic Corvette Convertible at
an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it
for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on
C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely
red-hot right now and on the rise. The original mileage is verified
not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio
title, which is also pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as
"Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers,
and other information in this ad to get a true sense of how nice
this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Classic White (972) exterior is in excellent condition. As one
can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish,
and deep shine. The rally wheels and center caps are in great
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Michelin
white wall tires compliment the Classic White very well and have
plenty of tread left. The soft top is in good condition overall and
the rear window is not yellowed or foggy. It does show it age here
and there and there are a couple spots of wear on the right side of
the soft top behind the passenger window. There are no major
blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos.
There is one small spot that has been touched up on tip of the
nose, some small cracks, and some other tiny imperfections around
car that were too faint to show up in pictures, but nothing that is
really noticeable from about five feet away. The trim around the
windshield does not fit perfectly, which is visible in the photos.
This Stingray has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos
of the underside this car is very clean underneath. The frame is
solid with no rust around the "key hole" area on the frame in front
of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around
the windshield or "birdcage" area, which is the most common spots
for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the
areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Black Vinyl (400) interior of the Corvette is in absolutely
outstanding condition. The seats almost look brand new with no
rips, split seam, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in
the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out.
The carpet is also in like new condition with no stains, rips or
holes. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
clear. The dash and console are in excellent shape with no cracks,
fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in great condition and
unlike many Corvettes from the era they fit well and tight to the
door. The door panel is not worn in the typical area where the
driver's elbow sits. The jack and jack handle are still with the
car, stored correctly in the storage compartment behind the
passenger seat. This Corvette has not been smoked in; there are no
burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this
interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention
this car has received throughout its life and another great
verification of the original mileage.
Mechanical
This Stingray seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
original numbers matching engine starts up right away every time,
runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great on the road and feels
nice at highway speeds. In the video one can observe the car
accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all
the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well
throughout the power band. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos. The
original valve covers, air cleaner, and even the upper ignition
shielding are all still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
dash lights, horn, and wipers. All of the gauges work and even the
clock runs. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Both
manual air vents work, which is a very common problem on early C3
Corvettes. The entire vacuum system for the headlights and wiper
door works correctly. The headlights and wiper door go up quickly,
evenly, and with no effort or binding the mechanisms. Please note
that the vacuum system works properly from both the respective
switches on the dash and the override switches under the steering
column. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in
the video. Most of the fiber optics work. Not enough can be said as
to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with
the top down on a beautiful day.
A note on the fiber optic light monitoring system, we consistently
receive many questions about the purpose of this system; exactly
what it is and what it does. The sole and main idea behind the
fiber optic light monitoring system is to simply confirm that all
of the exterior lights, headlights, indicators, tail lights, etc.,
are working and to make the driver aware of a burned out bulb. Each
lamp on the outside of the car has an actual fiber optic cable the
runs to an indicator on the center console. There are nine small
indicators on the console and each has its own finer optic cable.
When the bulb goes on the light travels through the fiber optic
cable and illuminates the correspondin...for more information
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