1971 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top 454cid

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LOT #

22011548

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
194371S106028
Lot Number:
22011548
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:
Illinois
  • Car Location: Illinois
  • Numbers Matching 454cid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Mulsanne Blue Exterior
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Steering
  • Blue Interior
  • Engine work recently done
  • States its original mileage
  • T Tops
  • Rally Wheels
  • Original Owners Manual
  • Original Authorized Seller Dealer Imprint
  • Original Warranty Paperwork from 1971
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks

Overview of 1971 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top 454cid For Sale by Owner

Original examples of classic and vintage cars are a sight to behold, as well as a savvy investment that will only appreciate with time, especially well-looked after examples of American icons such as the Chevrolet Corvette. If you’re looking at buying one of these poster and track heroes from yesteryear, this mint 1971 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top 454ci with just 32,000 reportedly original miles on the clock is a great option. It comes with the original owner’s manual, original Authorized Seller Dealer imprint, as well as original warranty paperwork dating back to 1971. Being a T-Top, it’s all the more desirable to enjoy that open-air motoring spirit with the V8 burbling away.

Exterior and Interior

Nothing major was changed in the C3 Corvette’s design for the 1971 model year. Those lines and curves that captivated the automotive world at their introduction remained with a few minor enhancements, namely fender flares designed into the body contours aimed at minimizing wheel-thrown debris from causing damage. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top 454ci sports a Mulsanne Blue exterior, which is an original factory color. The body is overall in great shape and comes with the original chrome bumpers that were discontinued after 1971. A set of rally wheels complete the period-correct outlook. The side strakes wear the hallowed Stingray badge too. Wearing a blue exterior is relatively easy, but a blue interior is harder to manage. However, this beautiful ‘Vette does it with style. The interior is original and looks factory-fresh. Power windows and power door locks are some conveniences on board, and the period-correct radio lives in the center console.

Engine

Buyers of the C3 Corvette were greeted with a dizzying array of twenty engine options over the course of the generation’s lifespan. The largest V8 available was a monster 454ci unit, which this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top 454ci proudly packs under its hood. This numbers-matching V8 put out around 365hp when new and sends its power to the rear wheels via an automatic gearbox. The current owner reports some engine work was done recently. Power steering and power brakes are on hand to ease the driving experience as well, making this a very practical classic that you could ostensibly use on a regular basis.

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