1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1970

Listed price

$125,000

Location

Jackson

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Corvette C3, launched in 1968, brought a dramatic, Mako Shark-inspired aesthetic that defined a generation of American sports cars. For the 1970 model year, Chevrolet introduced the LT-1, a high-revving, solid-lifter 350 cubic-inch small block V8 rated at a potent 370 horsepower. Even more exclusive was the ZR-1 package, an ultra-performance option designed for serious enthusiasts and track days. Limited to a mere 25 units in 1970, the ZR-1 combined the LT-1 engine with heavy-duty components like the J56 power brakes, F41 special suspension, and a close-ratio M22 "Rock Crusher" four-speed manual transmission, all while deleting power-robbing accessories like air conditioning, power windows, and even the radio. These were Corvettes built for raw speed and handling, making them incredibly sought-after today. This particular 1970 Chevrolet Corvette convertible presents a truly rare opportunity, believed to be one of just eight ZR-1 convertibles produced that year and possibly the sole example in its striking Laguna Gray exterior with a Saddle interior. Acquired by the current owner in 1983, this car comes with its original tank sticker, personally retrieved, confirming its factory specification. With 55,000 miles on the chassis, this ZR-1 candidate exhibits many of the tell-tale signs: J56 brakes, F41 suspension, a metal fan shroud, and the absence of an antenna hole. While the original transmission is no longer with the car, the believed original CTV-stamped short block engine is included, having been rebuilt to a .030 overbore. This is a project car, with some components like the radiator, cylinder heads, and exhaust manifolds currently missing, and the birdcage requiring attention, but the body remains in good original condition with intact bonding strips, and the frame is solid. This is an unparalleled chance to acquire and restore one of the most exclusive and performance-oriented Corvettes ever built.