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Manufactured from August 1970 to August 1971, the 1971 Corvette marked the end of the fiber optics light monitoring system and a few other goodies. Chevrolet also detuned all engine options for lower octane, which is why the V8 in this particular model kicks out 270 HP.
The plate attached to the vehicle confirms this rating, along with 360 pound-feet (488 Nm) of torque. Output figures aren’t of the essence, though, because the original owner of this car “parked it in 1977” after six years of driving. During his tenure, the first owner put 66,278 miles or 106,665 kilometers on the clock, which is peanuts for the 5.7-liter small-block V8.
Described as a barn find by the second owner, the car had actually “sat outside for 43 years.” The engine and four-speed manual transmission are believed to be fully original, but “the motor will not turn over.”
A perfect car for restoration, the 1971 model “will need just about everything” to return back to its former glory. New carpets and sound insulation, fresh paint, vinyl, and leather are only a few honorable mentions.
Listed on Craigslist at $12,000 or best offer, the coupe in the photo gallery appears to be complete inside and out. Even the steering wheel is original, although the stitched-leather cover has to go. The same can be said about the radio, which can be replaced with an OEM-like aftermarket head unit featuring Bluetooth connectivity for your MP3s, Spotify, and phone calls.
Rust doesn’t appear to have eaten into the wheel wells, but in the absence of underbody shots, it’s impossible to tell how much work the frame needs. Speaking of work, patina on every body panel means that fiberglass repairs are also needed. Obviously enough, the chrome has lost its shine as well.
The question is, does $12,000 sound like a deal to you for a base ‘Vette that was neglected for more than four decades? Because the C3 isn’t as collectible as the first two generations, it’s easy to say no to a ground-up restoration. But on the other hand, this particular time capsule can be transformed into a corner-carving track car or restomod on a tight budget.
Described as a barn find by the second owner, the car had actually “sat outside for 43 years.” The engine and four-speed manual transmission are believed to be fully original, but “the motor will not turn over.”
A perfect car for restoration, the 1971 model “will need just about everything” to return back to its former glory. New carpets and sound insulation, fresh paint, vinyl, and leather are only a few honorable mentions.
Listed on Craigslist at $12,000 or best offer, the coupe in the photo gallery appears to be complete inside and out. Even the steering wheel is original, although the stitched-leather cover has to go. The same can be said about the radio, which can be replaced with an OEM-like aftermarket head unit featuring Bluetooth connectivity for your MP3s, Spotify, and phone calls.
Rust doesn’t appear to have eaten into the wheel wells, but in the absence of underbody shots, it’s impossible to tell how much work the frame needs. Speaking of work, patina on every body panel means that fiberglass repairs are also needed. Obviously enough, the chrome has lost its shine as well.
The question is, does $12,000 sound like a deal to you for a base ‘Vette that was neglected for more than four decades? Because the C3 isn’t as collectible as the first two generations, it’s easy to say no to a ground-up restoration. But on the other hand, this particular time capsule can be transformed into a corner-carving track car or restomod on a tight budget.
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