1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible in the most popular corvette colors, Mille Miglia Red (code 973), this is the car everyone wanted. With a numbers matching L48 350 code CJL, 4 speed and side pipes, and those amazing side gill vents, this '71 does an outstanding job of representing the American sports car. It put the small block to work in a sleek, muscular, take no prisoners design that unknowingly was just years before a malaise period with government regulations and an oil crisis looming .....
that would put a kibosh on some of the Corvette badassery. The improved resins create a better canvas for paint, and the red paint here is in great condition. A thin chrome bumper fronts the shark-like nose which hides the headlights and sucks air through an egg crate grille. The headlights function properly. Flush shoulder line mounted door handles cater to four fingers pushing down to actuate the door in classic Corvette fashion.? More Corvette excitement is found in the flat paneled rear fascia where dual tail lights light up like afterburners in the night, topped by a subtle molded kickup in the body. The profile of the car is highlighted by the fender vents and side pipes, and the ralley 15-inch wheels/ Firestone radials on this car look right at home. The original seats have been reupholstered in correct black and are in great shape. A 3 spoke steering wheel with tilt and telescopic column leads to a simple and clean dashboard with the main information a driver will need in his/her sightline: 160 mph speedometer showing 77056 believed actual miles and 7000 RPM tachometer. The center stack is more airplane like with five round gauges over a stock AM/FM radio and space age lamp indicator panel of lights. Beyond that, finger wheels to control the heater/AC systems, and then the classic shifter with lock out reverse, black carpet, recently replaced, is in good condition. Drivetrain The numbers matching 350ci L48 V8 is present and accounted for and looks spectacular under the hood. Aluminum performer intake and hooker headers add to the power and power steering and 4-wheels disc brake setups help on the handling. Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the 3.08 gears posi in back. The dual exhaust has a short journey thru the headers before meeting the side pipes which ride along the rocker panel and dump before the rear wheel for that great sound. The car rides along in typical early period fashion promise of smiles, adrenalin, and good times ahead. This Corvette is one of the legends and what we have here is a fine example you can really enjoy without worrying about concours level provenance. This Stingray is local show worthy and would complement any collection, even if that was a collection of one! As always, we will consider all types of trades. Transportation is available. Why buy from us? We are one of the oldest and largest Midwest dealers who specializes in collector cars, modern muscle cars and imports. We normally have 40-90 collector cars in stock. All of our cars are handpicked purchases, not consignments, that have been evaluated for quality, value and checked over in our shop to assure drivability. These cars are available to look over, test drive and evaluate at our location, by appointment only, due to the extensive amount of travel it takes to find these vehicles. People frequently buy collector cars at auctions and have no idea what they are getting, often regretting the purchase due to issues of condition, drivability, paperwork, etc . We have 40+ year's experience in the automotive industry and can guide our customers through the complete purchase experience including shipping if needed. We will happily consider all types of trades including multiple trades of different types if necessary. We also will purchase restored cars and restored collections of cars. No projects wanted. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding a vehicle we have for sale. PLEASE VISIT US AT