Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this numbers-matching
1970 LT1 Corvette convertible with both hard and soft tops. Only
1,287 of these 370hp cars were produced in 1970 and only a fraction
of those are still on the road - even less with their original
engine and transmission. 1970 was the first year that GM offered
the LT1 - a high-performance racing-inspired engine offered in both
the Corvette and the Camaro Z/28. The LT1 is a 350ci 5.7 liter V-8
with solid lifters, a forged steel crankshaft, 4-bolt main block,
11:1 compression, impact-extruded pistons, high-lift camshaft,
low-restriction exhaust, an aluminum intake, 4-barrel carburetor,
and finned aluminum valve covers. Corvettes ordered with the LT1
got domed hoods with LT1 decals and they could not be ordered with
A/C. This Corvette comes to us with a stack of handwritten pages
itemizing an engine rebuild (about 1K miles ago), the addition of
power brakes, a power steering rebuild, a wiper door system
rebuild, a new tilt/telescopic steering column, a rebuilt
distributor, a vacuum system rebuild, a chassis lube, and repacking
of the front wheel bearings. There are no dates or shop information
on these pages, just items and dollar amounts. Hence, we can not
attest to any of that information - we can only describe it as we
see it and let others interpret the paperwork as they may. Let's
dig deeper into the details of this cool C3 Corvette...
According to the trim tag, this Corvette was born with Donnybrooke
Green paint (982) and a Saddle vinyl interior (418). The Saddle
interior has remained over the years, but the car is now wearing a
coat of white paint with white hard and soft tops. It appears that
the paint job was done quite some time ago and it is now in driver
quality condition with chips, spider webbing, touchups, checking,
and crazing. From 10 feet away these imperfections can't be seen,
but you'll notice them upon closer inspection. The look of this C3
is iconic, with it's swooping curvaceous lines that make it look
like it's going fast while sitting still. Up front you'll find a
vented hood with chrome vent trim and LT1 decals, a gleaming chrome
bumper with split eggcrate grille, a cross-flags badge, and the
signature Corvette pop-up headlights. As you move around the side
you'll see bright windshield trim, a chrome drivers mirror,
hideaway wipers, bright rocker trim, and "Stingray" fender badges
above eggcrate side-vents. The manually-operated white soft top
with plastic rear window is in good condition, as is the white hard
top with tan headliner. The wheel and tire combination is a perfect
fit for the car, with 5-slot grey Rally wheels adorned with
centercaps and beauty rings all wrapped in white-letter BF Goodrich
Radial T/A tires. Around back are two chrome bumperettes, round
chrome-ringed taillights, and chrome rectangular exhaust tips. The
gas cap door on the rear deck wears a cross-flags badge that
matches the one up front on the nose. Peek under the rear end to
find a spare kit with a full spare tire.
Raise the forward-lifting hood to reveal a clean stock engine bay.
At the center is the original numbers-matching LT1 350ci V-8 with a
CTK suffix code - denoting it as a 370hp paired with a manual
transmission and transistor ignition (a true LT1). The orange block
is topped with heads (3927186) that could have been on a 300, 350,
or 370hp engine. Correct finned aluminum valve covers with
cross-flags insignia sit on top. The aluminum intake is paired with
a Holley 4-barrel carburetor (3972121) specific to the 370hp
engine. A chrome air cleaner with "350 Turbofire 370hp" decal tops
it all off. We're not done with numbers-matching parts yet - the
distributor (1111491) is correct for a 370hp with transistor
ignition and the alternator (1100884) is also correct for a 370hp.
The original smog pump system is still present, though the belt has
been removed to render it inoperative. Also still present is the
chrome ignition cover. The engine is outfitted with a newer-looking
power steering system and the brake booster, master cylinder and
lines all look new as well. Disc brakes can be found on all four
corners, assuring excellent stopping ability. Exhaust flows from
cast manifolds through newer pipes and mufflers before exiting the
rear with a distinct rumble. Mated to the LT1 V-8 is a
numbers-matching Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission that sends
power to the rear wheels with Positraction gears.
Swing open the drivers door and the courtesy lights pop on to
illuminate a nice Saddle Tan interior. The door cards are OEM-style
with logo door handles and crank windows. The good-looking bucket
seats are tan vinyl with both flat and woven textures and they look
like they've been re-covered in the recent past. Splitting the
buckets is a woven vinyl armrest and a console that is home to the
emergency brake, a chrome shifter with finger-lifts and a black
boot, and controls for the working vents, heater, and fan. The
black shift plate appears to be newer and it displays the correct
data for an LT1 370hp engine. The center console flows up to the
dash where you'll find a working Delco AM/FM push-button radio and
gauges for fuel, temp, battery, and oil as well as a clock (inop).
Controls for the working hideaway 2-speed wipers are just above,
under the crack-free dashpad. Ahead of the driver is an OEM 3-spoke
steering wheel - freshly wrapped in brown leather - on a tilt and
telescopic column. The wheel frames a 160mph speedometer and a 7K
tachometer. The odometer shows 42,058 miles though the title claims
Odometer Discrepency. The flip-up headlights work just as they
should and so do the dash lights. The Tan carpet is good qualtiy
and it is in generally good condition with some light fading and
discoloration typical of a convertible. If you've always wanted an
LT1 Corvette but just couldn't stomach the prices of show-quality
examples, this is your chance to get an all-numbers-matching
driver-quality 2-top convertible for a price that won't break the
bank! Rare Corvettes like this one don't come around every day -
this is your chance to own a genuine piece of American automotive
history! Don't delay, give our friendly staff a call today!
ENGINE
350ci 370hp LT1 V-8 (Pad#70S412491) (Suffix-V0603CTK)
OEM Heads (#3927186)
Finned Aluminum Valve Covers with Cross-flags Logo
Aluminum Intake
Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor (#3972121)
OEM Distributor (#1111491)
OEM Alternator (#1100884)
Chrome Air Cleaner
Chrome Ignition Cover
Transistor Ignition
Newer Power Steering
Full Smog System (No Belt)
Cast Exhaust Manifolds
Newer Pipes and Mufflers
BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Newer Booster, Master Cylinder, and Lines
EXTERIOR
Driver-Quality White Paint
Bright Chrome Bumpers
Working Pop-Up Headlights
Hideaway Wipers
Vented Hood with Chrome Trim and LT1 Decals
Correct Badging
Bright Rocker Covers
White Soft Top with Clear Plastic Window
White Hard Top with Tan Headliner
Chrome Rectangular Exhaust Tips
5-Slot Rally Wheels with Center Caps and Beauty Rings
BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires
INTERIOR
Saddle Tan Vinyl Interior
Dual Texture Saddle Vinyl Bucket Seats
OEM Door Panels with Crank Windows
Center Console
Chrome Shifter with Finger-Lifts
Working Heat and Fan
Working Delco AM/FM Radio
Working Gauges (Clock Inop.)
Working 2-Speed Hideaway Wipers
160mph Speedometer and 7K Tachometer
Tilt and ...for more information please contact the seller.
Vehicle Details
1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Listing ID:CC-2008519
Price:$59,995
Location:Columbus, Ohio
Year:1970
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvette
Exterior Color:White
Interior Color:Saddle Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:42056
Stock Number:412491
VIN:194670S412491
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