1971 Chevy Corvette Ls-5 454 Stingray Coupe on 2040-cars

US $24,800.00

Year:1971 Mileage:53600 Color: Green /
Green

Location:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:454/365 HP LS-5
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 194371s101268 Year: 1971
Interior Color: Green
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 53,600
Exterior Color: Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Restored to factory appearance, but under close inspection will have minor gravel chips, scratches, or other minor cosmetic flaws."

1971 Chevy Corvette LS-5 Coupe 454 4-speed 53,600 miles

First off, this car gets compliments everywhere I go. It looks sharp, sounds sharp, and runs great. It is a trophy winning car and has won a few trophies at local and regional shows (It may not win a NCRS award, but then again this is priced accordingly and is meant to be driven). I am very particular however, striving to model original specs and will do my best to point out the flaws in the description below. I purchased this car approximately 8 years ago and have spent a great amount of time and money ensuring this car retains its factory appearance. The green color is factory correct and was re-done approximately 8-10 years ago. It shines nicely, but some minor gravel chips or minor scratches can be noted as this car is a driver (I drive it about 1,000-2,000 miles per year). It does have about 6 minor rivet head bumps visible under certain lighting conditions on the front bumper area. The average person would never notice, but it is worth mentioning and this is a common problem among the Stingrays due to how they were produced. The chrome is in great shape all around with the only issue being some loss of brightness on the rear bumper underside by the exhaust. Matching the green exterior is the factory correct green interior. The wheels are painted a correct silver with genuine GM center caps and new trim rings. The tires have about 60-75 percent tread remaining. The carpet and floor mats are new along with all interior panels dyed to match and steering column freshened. Additionally, the package tray in the rear has been replaced and correct jack and jacking instructions installed. The fiber optic indicators and quartz clock do work. Also inside all gauges work as they should. Major items that are not factory inside include a Hurst shiftter and aftermarket radio.

Under the hood the engine was internally rebuilt just prior to me purchasing it about 8 years ago with 43,000(ish) miles. I am not a gearhead, but I was told (and have a spec card somewhere) it has a different cam and pistons in it. As far as the engine is concerned those are the only items "aftermarket" and they are internal. Externally, the engine bay has been refreshed with a Chevy orange block, new brake booster, correct metal fuel lines, anodized cap, new GM hoses with correct clamps, new alternator, new belts, refreshed black pulleys and fan, black radiator support, new inner fenders, refreshed steering rods and clutch linkage, and correct braided spark plug wires. I likely left some items out, but as you see in the pictures the engine bay shows very well and is mostly factory correct.

Mechanically the car runs very well. I drive it frequently enough to keep the fluids and gears moving. It seems if you let old cars sit things go bad so I try to drive it about once per week to keep the "cobwebs" out. I recently had all new stainless steel brakes installed, clutch adjusted, timing and dwell set, u-joints greased, and cap and rotor installed. I never had any issues with it breaking down or not starting in the 8 years I have owned it, it is very reliable! The only thing I would do if I were to keep it is have the carburetor tuned as it does sputter a bit under full throttle. For normal driving purposes, however, it runs very smooth and sounds great. It does have a new stainless/anodized exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers giving it a nice tone.

One question that frequently comes up with this car and others like it is "is it numbers matching"? I have owned it for around 8 years and the previous owner had it ten years. I have no reason to believe it is not the original engine. I have not been able to verify however due to a double stamping on the VIN pad. I have done some research and interestingly enough discovered that folks at the GM plant took "liquid lunches" well into the 1980's and though uncommon it has been documented to see Corvettes leave the factory with a VIN pad that is illegible due to the worker on the line stamping incorrectly two stamps on top of one another rather than side by side as would be correct and proper for this car. So "is it numbers matching?". I think so and have no reason to believe it is not, but I can NOT guarantee 100 percent that it is due to the illegible stamping!

Overall I have been very happy with the car, but after 8 years I am looking to take on a new project and need the garage space. I hope the new owner will enjoy it as much as I have!

Pricing: This vehicle's value can range from $28,275 - $44,100 according to Hagerty. com (Ebay no longer allows links so google "1971 corvette value" and the Hagerty site will display detailed pricing information and is the standard for classic car values) . Take advantage of the low "buy-it-now" and I will include a new appraisal and two folders of documentation and receipts.

Fine Print: Serious buyers only! Don't bid if you don't have the money! This is a used 42-year-old car and does NOT include a warranty. Buyer is responsible for pick-up from 53217 within 7 calendar days of auction close. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close via paypal. The balance is due within 7 calendar days via cashier check, money order, or other PRE-ARRANGED method. Title is CLEAR. Mileage is ACTUAL. Please read description fully before emailing questions. Happy bidding.

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