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1971 Corvette 454 T-top garage find
SELLER INFORMATION

shambles
The Villages, FL

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MILEAGE
36500

YEAR
1971

ENGINE
8

LOCATION
The Villages, FL

STOCK
--

FULL SPECS

Year 1971
Mileage 36500
Engine 8
Doors 2
Transmission Automatic
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette

Corvette 1971

Title Status Clear
Exterior Color Nevada Silver
Interior Color Black leather

DESCRIPTION

In the spring of 2017, I found this 1971 454 Corvette in a Birmingham estate''s climate controlled garage where a small collection had been stored for many years. There was no documentation to be found but a thorough, expert inspection revealed no rust issues or evidence of damage repairs. I left it with my friends at Tuscaloosa Chevrolet for three months while I was moving to Florida. Their ASE senior technician performed the repairs and improvements listed below. Receipts and a quality car cover are included with the sale.

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The paint and interior appear to be original and in very good condition. The original, black leather interior has no rips or tears, and no cracks in the dash pad. The carpet is in good condition other than a small wear hole on the drivers side. The paint is faded a little on the upper surfaces, and there are a few minor scratches and dings... to be expected on an original, unrestored car. The odometer is showing just over 36K miles and the engine is the correct, numbers-matching 454/365hp engine. The automatic transmission is very clean and was probably replaced or rebuilt at some point in the recent past.

This survivor has a rare combination of options:

RPO# & number produced in 1971
C60 Air Conditioning 1,481
905 Nevada Silver paint 1,177
Custom Interior Trim (Leather) 2,602
LS5 454 365hp Engine 5,097
A31 Power Windows 6,192
M40 Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission 10,060
J50 Power Brakes 13,558
N40 Power Steering 17,904
U69 AM/FM Radio 18,078

Hagerty Valuation (05/2018):
#1 Concours $61,400
#2 Excellent 45,300
#3 Good 28,900
#4 Fair 15,200

Hagerty Value Adjustments:
Automatic Transmission -8%
Power Windows +200
Air Conditioning +2,000
Custom Interior (Leather) +$900
Power Steering +$2,500

Since I didn''t know how long it had been since this Corvette had been cranked, I trailered it to a performance shop for correct the correct, start up proceedured, new fluids, filters, fuel tank and line cleaning. I was in the process of moving to Florida, so I left it with my friends at Tuscaloosa Chevrolet for a more thorough refurbishment. I take it out once or twice a month for a cruise around The Villages, and to the monthly cruise-in and classic car show at Spanish Springs Square. It''s kept in my climate controlled garage at home the rest of the time. It''s hot down here in Florida, and the A/C on this Corvette blows as cold as a new car!

Everything was working when I got it back from the Chevy dealership last year, but since then the oil pressure gauge and speedometer have stopped working. Tuscaloosa Cheverolet''s senior ASC Technician most of the work listed below to make it a dependable, reliable, yet still original "driver". Receipts included with sale.

Goodwrench Multi-point Inspection
New shocks
New rear leaf spring
New exhaust and mufflers
New battery
Carburetor rebuild
Fuel filter
New brake calipers and pads
New alternator
Amsoil 10W30 ZRod Synthetic Motor Oil
Amsoil Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter
Amsoil75W90 Synthetic Gear Lube + positraction additive
A/C flush and conversion to R1345A
Drained oil from compressor, evaporator, condenser, and lines
Replaced receiver/dehydrator
Replaced suction discharge and liquid AC lines
Charged with 2.4 lbs of R134A
Installed electronic ignition in existing distributor
Set timing
Replaced spark plugs
Replaced fuel pump
Replaced spindle/axle bearings and seals, shimmed for proper end play
Replaced front wheel bearings and seals
Replaced master cylinder and booster
Bled brakes
Replaced parking brake springs and hardware.

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