Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
""You've changed. We've changed. Gradually. Over the years. We've changed Corvette when and where we could to satisfy the high expectations of our owners. However, one thing has never changed: when you buy a Corvette, you buy a lot more than a car. You buy an image. A car that looks all hood and wheel. A car with no compromises like jump seats for the kiddies. A car that says, ""I believe in engines and gears and the feel of the road"". A car whose form follows its function"".�A lofty bit of prose from the 1971 sales brochure.�
For consignment, a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing 25,462 miles, but the true miles are unknown. What is known however, is that this is a numbers matching drivetrain car, an uncommon and desirable attribute that puts this car above others on the hierarchy of collectability. And of course, it's wearing the right color and the one it was born with.�
Exterior
Not ironically, the first page of the '71 sales brochure shows a red Corvette on the beach at sunset with a bikini clad admirer in the background and it's not lost on viewers that the sensual lines of the car, accentuated by the glow of golden hour, have a distinct similarity to the other beachgoer. Yes, the Coke bottle shape is purposeful and stunning, and here bathed in Mille Miglia Red, applied this time in two stages, basecoat and clear coat. The slender trim around the epic fender vent helps it to stand out, as it should, and it is topped by the Stingray emblem in script. And like a shark, there is a vertical tail with a slight wing integrated into the fiberglass body, underscored by a split bumper and a rear valance with lined coves for the square exhaust tips. A white canvas top houses a plastic rear window and both are in good condition. Imperfections include some linear incursions in the paint, orange peel, and the side mirror is epoxied onto its stalk.�
Interior
Vibrant red is contrasted by the basic black of the interior, beginning with the solid door panels and their distinctive rising armrest that is ergonomically matched with the seating position of the occupants. Both panels are clean and provide the gateway to the tall bucket seats, remarkably flat by today's standards, dressed in textured vinyl inserts with smooth framing. The black plastic 3 spoke steering wheel frames two main gauges in front of the driver, the ever important speedometer and tach, while a series of five gauges, including a clock, reside in the center stack in a frame of hard, black textured plastic above an AM/FM radio. A multi tiered storage pouch resides where the glove box would be and the center console houses the vent finger wheel controls and the chrome topped shifter with shift diagram and engine specs expressed on adjacent panels. Black loop carpet covers the floor nicely and also the rear cargo area which shows some light use.�
Drivetrain
Flipping the hood forward reveals the clean numbers matching 350ci L48 V8, rated at 270 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. Behind it is the numbers matching Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission which routes the power to 3.36 gears with Positraction in the rear axle. Disc brakes are supplied on the front and back wheels.�
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with minimal surface rust and only a drop or two of residual oil. The dual exhaust encounters stock style mufflers that surround the bottom mounted spare and emit square exhaust tips that look like something off an F15. Coil springs are up front for suspension and the rear is Corvette's complex system of a frame mounted differential, tubular axle drive shafts, transverse strut rods, torque control arms, and transverse leaf springs.�
Drive-Ability
Other than the muscle cars of the era, this is arguably the coolest American car of 1971 as we take our position in this low wide American sports car feeling very much like a vintage racer. We turn over the factory V8 and bask in its exhaust rumble for a minute before stretching its legs on the test loop where the 225/70R15's hold to the road, track straight, and welcome the respectable acceleration produced by the powerplant. We note only the wipers not moving, even after the cowl opens. All other functions operate as intended on this red roadster. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.�
""Buy any other sports car and all you get is today's car,"" exclaims the brochure. ""Buy a Corvette and you get a piece of tomorrow"". And indeed, Corvettes which are not produced in the commuter car numbers, remain an iconic piece of the American automotive world and this '71 represents a pre malaise period when things were still cool and fast and unabashedly sexy. Matching numbers, soft top, red exterior. Yep, this is the one you've dreamed about, and we'll keep it warm and dry until you get here.
194671S113955
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
1-1971
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
113955-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
I02-April 2nd
TRIM 400-Black Vinyl
PAINT 973-Millie Miglia Red
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1971 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corvette |
| Mileage: | 25462 |
| Exterior Color: | Mille Miglia Red |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | Convertible |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 7446 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 194671S113955 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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