Of the 21,801 Corvettes made for this model year, the coupe accounted for 14,680, making it the king of the Corvette castle in 1971. Although the output suggested a significant rise in production, the surge was actually the consequence of a quiet year for industry. Now that the UAW strike was over, Chevrolet could return its attention to what really made money.
In 1971, the new Corvette was more costly, and those who want a convertible had to shell out at least $5,259 for the base model. At $5,496 beginning price, the coupe was more expensive than its convertible sibling, but sales were still greater.
A 1971 Corvette made its way earlier this week, trying to convince someone online to give it a second chance. You won’t need more than a few seconds to figure out what this Vette is all about. The car has been sitting for a long time on someone’s property, rotting away and struggling with the typical issues produced by a long tenure under the clear sky.
Although the Vette has rust in all the expected spots, they assure that the damage is limited to the outside. They say you won’t discover any holes, but I’d still lift the car and go over the undercarriage. Although I don’t think the flooring appear too good, you should definitely investigate them before making a purchase.
Given how difficult and maybe illogical it will be to restore the Corvette to factory specs, it appears to be a good candidate for a restomod project. According to the owner, the front clip may have been taken from a later Corvette, and it’s unclear what else isn’t original.
The bad news comes from the engine under the hood. The Corvette rolled off the assembly lines with a 350 V8, but that mill is long gone. There’s a new unit in the engine bay – a 327 that still runs, though we know nothing about it. The car has been sitting for “possibly” 20 years, the seller says, so I wouldn’t expect a tip-top shape on this Vette.
This Vette’s strongest feature is that it might be a low-cost project. The owner put the automobile up for auction, and so far there have been several strong bidders who are willing to go the extra mile to reach the reserve. As the auction nears its conclusion, the top bid has now surpassed $4,600. The down payment of $8,000 is required to purchase the automobile immediately, however that amount is excessive for a Vette in this condition.
The car is parked in Kansas City, Missouri, and you’ll need a trailer to take it home, considering its shape.