Vehicle Description
Bright red paint, a 4-speed gearbox, and a top that goes down make
this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible a slam-dunk, never mind
the affordable price tag! Perfect for cruising, it runs well, looks
great, and there's just something special about sliding behind the
wheel of your own Corvette; you know, the one you've wanted since
you were a kid. Well, this is it.
The paint was done a few years ago, and it does a pretty good
impersonation of the original Mille Miglia Red, giving this
Stingray a high-octane look that works especially well with the
swoopy bodywork. It's not perfect, but it has a great overall look
that shines up well on a Saturday afternoon and presents no worries
when you're out on the road or parked on the street nearest your
favorite sidewalk caf�. The respray was incredibly thorough, as
there's no trace of the original color, and while they were at it,
they made sure that the fiberglass was straight, so the car looks
quite nice today. Sure, there are a few chips here and there, but
in the Corvette world, a perfect Corvette just isn't as much fun.
And if you're a fan of the early chrome bumper cars, this is the
end of the line. Fortunately, all the brightwork is in very good
shape, the badges and emblems are crisp, and the lenses are
excellent.
The original interior is long gone, replaced by a set of correct
black seat covers with a great look. Things like the carpets, door
panels, and even the center console were all replaced, probably
when it was repainted, and it all has a comfortable, inviting look
that only time can provide. That three-spoke steering wheel is a
familiar Chevrolet performance piece that certainly looks right in
the vintage Corvette, and the gauges offer clear lenses and bright
markings that are easy to read at a glance. At your right hand is
the 4-speed shifter, along with controls for the Kenwood
AM/FM/cassette stereo, which has a big pair of speakers tucked into
the rear cargo bay below the convertible top. And speaking of the
black convertible top, it's in excellent condition with a crystal
clear rear window for those surprise rain showers.
This is the original numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8, which in
1971 was rated at a rather stout 270 horsepower. There are a few
upgrades, including an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, Holley
carburetor, and an upgraded distributor, but they made a good
effort to get it to look correct, with Chevy Orange paint and
finned Corvette-logo valve covers. Long-tube headers were tucked in
underneath, and they dump into a rumbling stock-style dual exhaust
system with just the right sound. It's quite clean underneath, too,
with no rust or stress cracks, and there's no undercoating to hide
behind. It's clean! There are relatively recent shocks all around,
fat sway bars to improve handling, and it sits on classic Rally
wheels with spinners and relatively recent 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A
radials.
Fun and affordable, and with a great pedigree, this is the Corvette
convertible you've been waiting for. Call today!