Vehicle Description
*1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT1*The third generation Corvette - also
known as the C3 - is undeniably one of the most stunning looking
cars to ever come out of a domestic auto manufacturer. Based on the
Mako Shark II concept car, the C3 had a 14 long production run,
spanning from 1968 until 1982 and in that time, the car saw many
changes to keep in compliance with rapidly shifting emissions and
safety regulations. Because of this, the cars from 1972 and before
are the most sought after as they largely avoid the forced
compromises and retain that stunning original shape people fell in
love with. For 1970, Chevrolet announced a new variant of Corvette,
aimed at the performance enthusiast who wanted a revvy, high
performance small block. This was known as the LT1.This 1970
Chevrolet Corvette LT1 is one of just 1,278 LT1s produced - marking
less than 8% of Corvette production for the year. Finished in its
original color combination of Donnybrooke Green with a White soft
top and Green vinyl upholstery. From the exterior, the LT1 Corvette
was identified by the unique power bulge on the hood with LT-1
badging and on this car, a great looking contrast pinstripe around
the perimeter. The car sits on a set of Chevrolet's famous Rallye
wheels which are wrapped in Firestone Wide Oval tires with white
letters showing for a very period-correct look. As a 1970, this car
retains the classic chrome bumpers both front and rear, and the
side gills are some of the most intricate ever applied to a
Corvette.The interior is a fantastic display of the cockpit-like
design that was a hallmark of Corvettes in the 1960s and 1970s. The
seats, center console and carpet are all finished in a deep olive
green, while the dashboard and door cards are black. Drop down into
the driver's seat and you are met by a large 3-spoke steering wheel
that frames two deeply hooded gauges - a 160 mph speedometer and
6,500 RPM tach, while a host of auxiliary gauges are fit in the
center stack along with a AM/FM Cassette radio.Under the hood sits
the coveted numbers-matching LT1 350ci small block V8. Identifiable
by the finned rocker covers, this engine was rated from the factory
at 370 horsepower thanks to its solid lifters, 11:1 compression,
forged steel crankshaft, high lift cam, free flowing exhaust and
aluminum intake manifold with a 4bbl carburetor positioned atop it.
This engine could not be selected if you wanted air conditioning,
meaning it only went to the most serious performance enthusiasts.
In this car, it is connected to a 4-speed manual gearbox which
sends power to the rear wheels.The C3 Corvette, regardless of
powertrain, is a fun car to drive. They look great, have that
classic V8 sound and handle remarkably well for their era, but the
LT1 is one of the best to drive. Although you could option these at
the time with larger, more powerful big-blocks, those engines put a
lot of weight in the nose and made the cars less nimble - this is
the best of both worlds, making serious power, while remaining
light and tossable in the curves. With less than 1,300 of these
produced, these LT1 cars remain quite sought after and provide a
great opportunity to get into a sought-after performance Corvette
for very reasonable money.*Key Features* * 350ci LT1 V8 * 370
Horsepower/380 Lb-Ft of Torque * Numbers Matching Block * Forged
Steel Crankshaft * High Lift Cam * Solid Lifters * Aluminum Intake
* 4bbl Carburetor * Free Flowing Exhaust * 4-Speed Manual * 1 of
1,287 Produced * Donnybrooke Green Over Green Vinyl w/White Top *
15-inch Rallye Wheels * Firestone Wide Oval Tires * Positraction
Rear Axle*Additional Information* * 3-Ring Binder w/RecordsFor more
information on this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 or any of our
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