Vehicle Description
Owning a Corvette is like being part of no other vehicle lineage.
America's longest-running model, Chevy's halo car, is now in its
eighth generation, and with each passing year, more of its previous
seven iterations become more collectible. The C3, like this 1971
Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible we have for you, has slowly
risen in the hearts and minds of collectors and enthusiasts over
the last several years. Fully repainted in War Bonnet Yellow,
complemented by its black manual convertible top, this
numbers-matching big block is a real head-turner from any
angle.
Inside, the Saddle leather interior envelopes you into a cockpit of
gauges. The speedo and tach sit front and center while fuel, water
temp, oil pressure, battery charge, and even an analog clock report
all the pertinent information you might need from behind the wheel.
An upgraded Bluetooth Alpine head unit makes listening to whatever
soundtrack you'd like on the open road much easier.
However, you'd be hard-pressed to try and drown out the sound of
that massive numbers-matching 454 cubic-inch V-8 sitting under this
'Vette's signature front-hinged hood. Upgraded with a Holley TBI
electronic fuel injection system, this Vette does away with messing
with those pesky Quadrajet carburetor adjustments. The stock LS5
big block from the factory made an advertised 365 hp and a
ridiculous 465 lb-ft of torque. That power is funneled through a
numbers-matching three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic auto transmission
before being sent to its 3.08 geared Posi rear end.
After a full frame-off restoration some years ago, this car sports
a clean-looking undercarriage, highlighted by the C3's four-wheel
independent suspension. 1971 marks the last year before the United
States adopted the SAE Net horsepower ratings and did away with the
Gross numbers. While, in theory, the engines didn't change, it is
still lovely to see those big-time numbers.
Highlights:
*Numbers Matching LS5 454 V8
*Holley TBI
*Numbers Matching Turbo 400 Auto
*Posi Rear
*Four Wheel Disc Brakes
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Power Windows
*Saddle Leather
*Alpine Head Unit
*Maintenance Records
If you've never owned a 'Vette, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454
Convertible is a beautiful introduction to America's
longest-running car club. Call today!
