Convertible, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Green/Saddle, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful completely numbers matching 1971 Corvette Stingray Convertible in great driver condition and with the original high performance LT1 engine and only 54,755 original miles. This original tank sticker (build sheet) is still with the car and pictured in this ad, though it is very dark. The car is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Brands Hatch Green (983) over Saddle (420). This beautiful color combination is highly desirable, truly striking, and looks great on this Corvette shark body style. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag.

This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes on the major components. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are few that are so correct and original. Items like the carburetor, intake manifold, the exhaust manifolds, and even the side windows area all original. The last six digits of the VIN, 107720, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable LT1 Corvette Stingray convertible at an unbeatable value. The LT1 engine and convertible body style draw a great premium over the standard small block and coupe body styles. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. The low mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title which shows the mileage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Brands Hatch Green exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. The rally wheels and center caps are in fantastic condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. Please note that this car still has the original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The chrome looks great as one can see in the photos. The soft top is in good condition with no frayed edges, but does show some age as one can see in the photos. The rear window is not yellowed. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are a few blotchy spots, tiny cracks, water spots, and other small imperfections around car that were too faint to show up in pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro Ventilation" door windows and the windshield, are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of January 25, 1971 (F25). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Saddle interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. The seats are not overly worn in the typical area where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The original radio is still in the car, works well, and gets good reception. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The door panels are in nice shape overall. The dash and console are in good shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching LT1 engine runs well and idles smooth. The car drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes do not pull to one side or the other. The shifter is tight, the transmission does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The original radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, horn, and wipers all work. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The entire vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works correctly. Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the respective switches on the dash and the override switches. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock and the oil pressure gauge. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the power from the LT1 engine and the top down on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1971 LT1 Corvette Stingray Convertible looks fantastic and is in excellent driver condition. The high performance engine, very low original miles, beautiful color combination, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for a rare and particularly desirable models like this LT1, and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, and transmission date code. In my opinion and based on our experience the "Chrome Bumper" cars from 1968-1972 are the most collectible and hottest in the entire Corvette market right now. The LT1 and convertible Stingray models always draw a great premium over their standard counterparts. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description

VIN
194671S107720
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "94" is the series, Stingray V8 Corvette. The "67" is the body style, convertible. The sixth digit, "1," indicates the model year, 1971. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 7,720th Corvette made for 1971.

Body Build Date
F25
"F" corresponds to January, and the "25" is the twenty fifth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is January 25th, 1971.

Engine Code
V1207
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "12" is the twelfth month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on December 7th, 1971.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CGZ
This means the motor was intended for a 350ci 330hp LT1 Corvette with a manual transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamping
107720
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 107720, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has a correct 3790010 casting number a small block 1971 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
K 28 0
"K" is November, "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month, and the "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 28th, 1970. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
3959594
The intake manifold has a correct 3959594 casting number a small block LT1 1971 Corvette.

Alternator
1100950
This Alternator is correct for a 330hp LT1 corvette with a 1100950 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
0 M 11
"0" is the last digit of the calendar year, "M" is December, and "11" is the eleventh day of the month meaning this alternator was built on December 11th, 1970.

Carburetor
398021
The Carburetor has the correct 398021 stamping for an LT1 Corvette.

Carburetor List Number
4801
The Carb has the correct 4801 List Number for an LT1 Corvette

Carburetor Primary Metering Block
6808
The Primary Metering Block for this specific carb is correct with a 6808 stamping.

Carburetor Secondary Metering Block
4519
The Secondary Metering Block for this specific carb is correct with a 4519 stamping.

Carburetor Date Code
(0) 94
"0" stands for the last digit of the calendar year, "9" is the ninth month of the year, and "4" stand for the week of the month, meaning this carburetor was made in the fourth week of September, in 1970.

Exhaust Manifold Left
3872765
The left exhaust manifold has the correct 3872765 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Exhaust Manifold Right
3932461
The right exhaust manifold has the correct 3932461 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
3925661
The main case of the transmission has the correct 3925661 casting number.

Transmission Tail Housing Casting Number
3978764
The tail housing of the transmission has the correct 3978764 casting number.

Transmission Side Cover Casting Number
3952648
The side cover of the transmission has the correct 3952648 casting number.

Transmission Date Code
P1A15B
The "P" indicates that this is a Muncie transmission. The "1" indicates the model year, 1971. The "A" is the first month of the year, the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month, and the "B" is the gear ratio. So this is a Muncie close ratio 4-Speed transmission that was assembled on January 15th, 1971.

Clutch Housing
3899621
The clutch housing is correct with a 3899621 casting number.

Windshield
AT
The "A" is September and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in September of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
UT
The "U" is July and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in July of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
UT
The "U" is July and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in July of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

983
Brands Hatch Green

interior color code

420
Saddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19467
Corvette Convertible

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Factory "Custom" Interior Trim

LT1
350ci, 330hp Engine

M2X
4-Speed Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

U79
AM-FM Stereo Radio