1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1971

Listed price

$34,997

Location

Bradenton, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

45,283 miles

The third-generation Corvette, known internally as the C3, launched in 1968 with a design heavily influenced by the Mako Shark II concept car. Its dramatic, curvaceous bodywork and removable T-top roof (or full convertible option) solidified its place as an icon of American muscle and style. The 1971 model year holds particular significance as it marked the final year before sweeping changes to engine compression ratios and the adoption of net horsepower ratings profoundly altered the performance landscape for all American manufacturers. This makes the 1971 Corvettes, with their still-robust gross horsepower figures, a highly sought-after sweet spot in C3 history, representing the last gasp of an era defined by raw, unbridled power. This particular 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, a St. Louis build, exemplifies that desirable pre-emissions performance. Under the hood lies the numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8 engine, factory-rated at 270 horsepower, which sends power to the rear wheels via a engaging Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. With a documented 45,283 miles on the odometer, this convertible presents as a well-preserved example, ready for its next chapter on the open road. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of Corvette history, embodying the peak of C3 performance before the industry shifted gears.