INTRODUCTION: 11,691 actual miles! I personally bought this Corvette from THE original owner and sold it to a serious collector in 2019. I just acquired it back from that same collector, who put only 30 miles on it!
This is one of the finest, most desirable 1971 Corvettes in existence. A highly acclaimed, extensively judged and awarded original survivor! It's also loaded with desirable options, including a 454 big block, 4-speed, factory air conditioning, and two tops! And if you haven't noticed, it's finished in beautiful Mille Miglia Red with a black deluxe leather interior.
This Corvette has earned some of the most prestigious awards in the hobby, including Bloomington Gold Survivor, Gold certification, NCRS Top Flight, and the coveted Triple Crown! Along with the awards, certificates, and judging sheets, the original owner preserved an incredible collection of memorabilia, including application forms, acceptance letters, framed photographs, gold pins with certification numbers, and much more.
It earned its awards throughout the 1990s and remains virtually unchanged, with only 646 miles added since that time. In 1992, it had just 11,019 miles. The original owner kept it covered in a clean, dry garage, drove it approximately 25 miles a year, and performed regular oil changes.
According to the original owner, everything remains original except the reproduction tires, battery, exhaust, and convertible top.
EXTERIOR: Finished in its factory Mille Miglia Red, this Corvette retains a no-hit, virgin body with mostly original paint that still shines beautifully! The chrome and trim are excellent, bright and straight. The original glass is crystal clear, and judging stickers are still displayed in the windshield. It retains the original weather shields behind the grilles to protect the headlights, along with the correct gas cap and caution tag. The black convertible top is excellent, and the original auxiliary hardtop is equally impressive, with a mint headliner and weatherstripping. It still wears its original deluxe hubcaps, which are in excellent condition, along with correct reproduction Goodyear Wide Tread tires. The jambs are exceptionally clean, and the original weatherstripping remains in good condition.
INTERIOR: All original and exceptionally well preserved! Sitting inside is practically like stepping into a brand-new 1971 Corvette.
The entire dash area is mint. The gauges, lenses, knobs, and vents are all in excellent condition. The factory fiber optics work, and the center console is excellent. Even the interior lights operate, including those in the rear compartments. The carpeting is excellent, front and rear, and the door panels are mint. The genuine leather seats and armrest are beautifully preserved. There is one crack in the plastic housing beneath the armrest. This Corvette has never been smoked in, and even the ashtray and cigarette lighter are mint! Desirable features include the AM/FM stereo, deluxe leather interior, shoulder belts, and tilt-telescopic steering wheel. A reproduction battery is located in the rear compartment, complete with vent hoses, a shutoff switch, and a built-in charger.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood is its original, numbers-matching 454 big block, producing an impressive 365 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque! The engine's authenticity has been closely scrutinized by Corvette judges, who carefully verify the numbers.
The engine compartment looks much as it did when it left the factory. It retains its original components and authentic details, including the ignition shielding and factory overspray on the manifolds. Desirable factory equipment includes air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes.
UNDERSIDE: It is exceptionally clean and well preserved, with original assembly-line paint markings still visible! The suspension, bottom of the engine, and transmission are all clean. Even the nuts, bolts, and hardware retain their clean, original appearance. The frame is solid, clean metal, and the floors are mint, still displaying their original raw fiberglass finish.
The exhaust has been replaced with a correct reproduction Gardner system. It features four-wheel disc brakes, with calipers rebuilt using stainless steel pistons. The transmission is its original, numbers-matching Muncie M20 4-speed, backed by the original, numbers-matching 3.08 Positraction rear end. It also features independent suspension front and rear. Even the spare tire carrier assembly is mint and still holds an original spare!
CONCLUSION: I personally bought this Corvette from the gentleman who purchased it brand new. Now, the next owner has an opportunity to own a genuine time capsule with an incredible collection of documentation and prestigious certifications to back it up! I've been doing this for over 35 years, and I recognize just how special this car really is. Think about it: incredibly low miles, remarkable originality, a 454 with a 4-speed, factory air conditioning, two tops, red with black leather, and virtually every prestigious Corvette award you could hope for! All the most sought-after ingredients that make a Corvette desirable, rolled into one extraordinary car. This is Corvette gold!
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
4 wheel disc
Deluxe hubcaps
Removable hardtop
Leather upholstery
Tilt-telescopic
Am-Fm stereo
Shoulder belts
3.08 Posi rear
Factory alarm
Original Documentation:
Window sticker
Tank sticker
Protect-o-plate
Invoice
Insurance card
License application
Owner's manual
Key knockouts
Original title
Award documentation:
Triple Crown certificate
Triple Crown award
NCRS judging sheets
NCRS Top flight ribbon
Top flight certificate
