Vehicle Description
Here's the bottom line on this 1971 Chevelle: it's a really nice
car. With a stout 355 under the hood, a gorgeous Lemans Blue paint
job, and a 4-speed, it's a great all-around performer with a very
attractive price. With so many garden-variety Chevelles out there,
it's really refreshing to see one that is just a little outside the
ordinary.
There are a lot of guys who think the '71 Chevelle is the best
looking of the bunch, myself included. Add in the Lemans Blue paint
and black SS stripes, and you have a car that won't be overlooked
despite its relatively subtle combination. The bodywork looks
really clean on this one, and the unadorned flanks are straight and
free of ripples and blemishes, which is a tribute to both the
workmanship and the care this car has received since it was
finished. There might be a few signs of use, some inevitable
scratches in the black parts of the paint, but for the money, this
is a very good-looking car. It's also nice to see that they skipped
the cowl-induction hood and shaved all the badges, so this one
looks clean and sleek rather than over-dressed. Chrome is nicely
done, and the blacked-out grille gives it an aggressive look that's
not over-the-top.
The bucket seat interior is largely stock, and we like the way
buckets without a console look: industrial strength and focused on
performance. Showing almost no wear and nice workmanship, this
handsome interior is a great place to spend your weekends. It's not
a real SS, so you get a standard gauge cluster, but it's been
augmented by a set of white-faced dials under the dash and a tach
hanging next door. There's also a Grant GT steering wheel, an
AM/FM/CD stereo that might need replacement, and a Hurst shifter,
just in case. Stock carpets, door panels, and headliner round out
an interior you'll be proud to call your own. The trunk is tidy,
offering spatter-finish paint and a correct mat and no major signs
of trouble.
Power comes from a 355 cubic inch V8, which is the ideal powerplant
in a cruiser like a Chevelle. Making great torque, it moves this
big blue coupe with real authority and a snarling exhaust note
leaves no doubts as to its performance intentions. There's no
secret to performance, so it has an upgraded Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4-barrel carburetor, a mild cam inside, and a set of
long-tube headers. There are a few dress-up items, including chrome
valve covers, but I appreciate the builder's desire to stick to the
factory look as much as possible. The transmission is the
aforementioned 4-speed, which feeds a 10-bolt rear end that doesn't
seem to mind the power running through it. The chassis is quite
solid and clean, but not detailed for show, which means you can
drive this one without worries about dirt and the occasional rain
shower. Rounding out this handsome A-body is a set of traditional
Cragar mags wearing 235/70/15 white-letter tires.
This car is every bit as cool as it seems, and the workmanship
throughout is very nicely done. And yes, it really is as sleek as
it looks in photos; come down and see it in person, and I guarantee
you'll want to take it home. Call today!