1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1971

Listed price

$30,000

Location

Tremont

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The C3 Chevrolet Corvette, launched in 1968, brought the Mako Shark II concept car to life, delivering a radical new aesthetic that defined American sports car design for over a decade. While early C3s offered big-block brutishness, the 1970s saw a shift towards more refined performance, epitomized by the LT-1. Introduced in 1970, the LT-1 was a high-revving, solid-lifter 350 cubic-inch small-block V8, factory-rated at a robust 370 horsepower. It was a purist's choice, offering a balanced and engaging driving experience, especially in convertible form, making it a highly desirable specification for collectors and enthusiasts then, and now. This 1971 Corvette convertible began its life as one of those revered LT-1 examples, but over a quarter-century of dedicated ownership, it has evolved into a meticulously crafted Resto-Mod. While the original LT-1 engine is no longer present, its spirit of performance and driver engagement has been elevated with modern enhancements. Showing just 2,800 miles since its comprehensive transformation, this Corvette blends classic C3 lines with contemporary drivability and comfort, including a recently installed IDIDIT tilt steering column. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a thoroughly re-imagined C3 Corvette, ready for the road.