1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this gorgeous numbers matching 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 Coupe. This car is the recipient of a full factory correct frame-off restoration and is finished in its original and glorious code 989 War Bonnet Yellow over optional code 403 black leather. Under the hood is the rare and desirable LT-1 350ci V8 making 330hp and 360tq with a 9:1 compression ratio. It is matted to a Muncie M21 4-speed manual with a 4.11 posi-traction rear end.

Here's some statistics for 1971:
• 21,801 Corvettes manufactured
• 14,680 were coupes (67% of production)
• 1,949 were LT-1's (8.9% of production)
• This is number 4,642 produced for '71

According to the build sheet, this LT-1 also came with the following options:
• RPO 19437; Coupe, $5,630, 67% of production
• RPO N/A; Custom Leather Interior, $158, 11.9% of production
• RPO J50; Power Brakes, $47, 62% of production
• RPO LT1; 350ci 330hp Engine, $483, 8.9% of production
• RPO M21; 4-Speed Close Ratio, $0, 10.9% of production
• RPO N37; Tilt-Telescopic Steering, $84.30, 37% of production
• RPO N40; Power Steering, $115.90, 82% of production
• RPO PU9; White Letter Tires, $42, 57% of production
• RPO UA6; Alarm System, $31.60, 39% of production
• RPO U69; AM/FM Radio, $178, 83% of production
• RPO ZQ9; 4.11 Gear Ratio, $12.65, no production data

It is a highly optioned car with some rare and desirable options such as the leather interior, the LT1 engine, the M21 close ratio 4-speed, and the 4.11 rear end to go along with the convenience options such as power steering, power brakes, and the tilt wheel which brought the total MSRP to $6,784.95.

As far as the restoration goes, the process was started when the car had 78,500 original miles on it and it now shows 84,107. It received a new frame, trailing arms, gas tank, gas and brake lines, a new black leather interior, carpeting, paint, engine rebuild by Jasper Performance Engines, etc… everything was restored completely. There are binders full of documentation and pictures of the restoration. Items that come with the car include: the window sticker, specifications manual, assembly manual, chassis manual, wiring schematics, original jack and tools, the original radio, original keys, and a can of War Bonnet Yellow paint. This is truly a can't miss opportunity to own one of the most desirable C3 generation Corvettes!

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