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The coupe was the king of the Corvette castle in 1971, accounting for 14,680 units of the 21,801 cars produced for this model year.
The output indicated a substantial production increase, but in reality, the boost was the result of a calm year in terms of manufacturing. The UAW strike was only history now, so Chevrolet could once again focus on the things that brought home the bacon.
The new Corvette was more expensive in 1971, so anyone who wanted a convertible had to pay at least $5,259 for the base model. Despite selling better than its convertible sibling, the coupe was more expensive, starting at $5,496.
A 1971 Corvette made its way to eBay earlier this week, trying to convince someone online to give it a second chance. You won't need more than a few seconds to figure out what this Vette is all about. The car has been sitting for a long time on someone's property, rotting away and struggling with the typical issues produced by a long tenure under the clear sky.
eBay seller 3414kris says the Vette has rust in all the usual places, but they guarantee the damage is only on the surface. You won't find any holes, they say, though I'd still put the car on a lift and inspect the undersides. I don’t think the floors look too good, but you must inspect them thoroughly before committing to a purchase.
The Corvette seems to qualify for a restomod project, as bringing it back to factory specifications is going to be hard and might not make sense eventually. The owner says the front clip might come from a later Corvette, and who knows what else is no longer original.
The bad news comes from the engine under the hood. The Corvette rolled off the assembly lines with a 350 V8, but that mill is long gone. There's a new unit in the engine bay – a 327 that still runs, though we know nothing about it. The car has been sitting for "possibly" 20 years, the seller says, so I wouldn't expect a tip-top shape on this Vette.
The best thing about this Vette is that it could become a cheap project. The owner posted the car for auction on eBay, and the bidding has been fierce so far, with several people sticking with baby steps to hit the reserve. It's still in place in the last day of the auction, with the top offer already reaching $4,600. If you want to get the car on the spot, you must pay $8,000, though that's too much for a Vette in this shape.
The car is parked in Kansas City, Missouri, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering its shape.
The new Corvette was more expensive in 1971, so anyone who wanted a convertible had to pay at least $5,259 for the base model. Despite selling better than its convertible sibling, the coupe was more expensive, starting at $5,496.
A 1971 Corvette made its way to eBay earlier this week, trying to convince someone online to give it a second chance. You won't need more than a few seconds to figure out what this Vette is all about. The car has been sitting for a long time on someone's property, rotting away and struggling with the typical issues produced by a long tenure under the clear sky.
eBay seller 3414kris says the Vette has rust in all the usual places, but they guarantee the damage is only on the surface. You won't find any holes, they say, though I'd still put the car on a lift and inspect the undersides. I don’t think the floors look too good, but you must inspect them thoroughly before committing to a purchase.
The Corvette seems to qualify for a restomod project, as bringing it back to factory specifications is going to be hard and might not make sense eventually. The owner says the front clip might come from a later Corvette, and who knows what else is no longer original.
The bad news comes from the engine under the hood. The Corvette rolled off the assembly lines with a 350 V8, but that mill is long gone. There's a new unit in the engine bay – a 327 that still runs, though we know nothing about it. The car has been sitting for "possibly" 20 years, the seller says, so I wouldn't expect a tip-top shape on this Vette.
The best thing about this Vette is that it could become a cheap project. The owner posted the car for auction on eBay, and the bidding has been fierce so far, with several people sticking with baby steps to hit the reserve. It's still in place in the last day of the auction, with the top offer already reaching $4,600. If you want to get the car on the spot, you must pay $8,000, though that's too much for a Vette in this shape.
The car is parked in Kansas City, Missouri, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering its shape.
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