1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454

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22072532

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
194371S106028
Lot Number:
22072532
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
32,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
454cid
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Mulsanne Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1971 Model year Chevrolet Corvette 454 T-Top
  • Mulsanne Blue exterior
  • Blue interior
  • Numbers Matching 454cid - reported
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Steering
  • Engine work recently done
  • T Tops
  • Rally Wheels
  • Original Owners Manual
  • Original Authorized Seller Dealer Imprint
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks

Overview of 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 For Sale by Owner

As the world steadily moves forward it's hard not to lament and look back at the old days of motoring, sure electric cars, and mind-blowing performance is cool but the drive feel of a vintage car is an experience that cannot be replicated. But a problem lies, finding a clean original example of vintage cars has increasingly become a challenge with most of them not surviving their time and even being used as the base to a fun restomod project. If you grew up in the 70s the sleek looks of the C3 Corvette are a sight one can’t easily shake off, the V8 grunt and Stingray name are the stuff of legends. The car we have today defies the statement above and is truly a diamond in the rough. Present here today is a lovely 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 with just a reported 32,000 miles on the clock. This vintage beauty is a low mileage example and even sports its Original Authorized Seller Dealer Imprint on the car and the original owner's manual still in place.

Exterior and Interior

With a production run of 15 years and changes were done to its styling throughout, the 1970 to 1972 model years sure compile the best of the original design and the last production years. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 sports a Mulsanne Blue exterior and is in completely original form. The chrome on the car is in perfect nick and the car sits on a set of silver Chevrolet rally wheels that help boast its factory original persona. You really can't match the Mulsanne blue exterior better than the blue interior present on this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454. Just like the exterior the interior of the car also sports its trim and is in great condition. When looking around it's clear that this C3 corvette is no base or lower-spec model as you get power windows and power door locks which was a rarity back in the day.

Engine

While the original body and features are enough to drive any classic car aficionado crazy what lies under the hood ensures loud gasps. Powering this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 is the biggest and most powerful offering, the ginormous 454ci (7.4L) V8 engine. The engine is reported to be numbers matching powertrain and has also seen some work recently done to it making this a classic that's waiting to be unleashed. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Sunday drives are made more enjoyable thanks to power steering ensuring an effortless drive and power brakes bringing the car to a halt.

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