1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Stingray

Year

1971

Listed price

$32,995

Location

Pleasanton, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

3,259 miles

The C3 Chevrolet Corvette, introduced in 1968, marked a radical departure from its predecessors with its stunning, Mako Shark-inspired bodywork. While the earlier C2 Sting Ray had established the Corvette as a true American sports car, the C3 took that concept to a new level of aggression and style. By 1971, the Corvette was still in its prime, offering a blend of raw power and head-turning design. This particular year is significant as it represented the last hurrah for truly high-compression engines before stricter emissions regulations began to take their toll. Among the various powertrain options, the mighty 454 cubic inch big-block V8 stood as the pinnacle of performance, a direct descendant of the legendary L88 and ZL1 engines that had cemented the Corvette's racing pedigree. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is a prime example of that golden era, powered by its factory-correct, numbers-matching 454 V8 engine, paired with a four-speed manual transmission — the enthusiast's choice for engaging performance. Showing a remarkably low 3,259 miles on the odometer, this solid California car has clearly been cherished, evidenced by its original blue California license plates. Recent servicing includes a cleaned fuel system, a comprehensive engine service, and the installation of new brakes and tires, ensuring it runs and drives as well as it looks. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly original, big-block C3 Corvette with the desirable manual gearbox.