This 1970 Corvette is quite a nice looking vehicle that seems to only require some relatively minor restoration work for it to really sparkle. It is a numbers matching car, but has undergone some mechanical upgrades that the new owner could either choose to retain or return it to completely original. You will find the Corvette listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, it is being offered for sale with a clear title. Bidding has been quite spirited on the Corvette, and at the time of writing, bidding has reached $12,300 in this No Reserve auction.
While it is an attractive looking car, the exterior of the Corvette is beginning to show its age. The owner says that there is no sign of any overspray on the car, so it is possible that the paint is original, but he can’t guarantee that. There are a number of minor marks and signs of paint deterioration as you look around the car, and there are a few issues that need to be considered, especially if you are considering a restoration. The hood is not original, being a factory LT1 hood. The side-pipes also aren’t original, and the headlights currently don’t flip up. There are also a few minor items such as individual badges missing that will need to be replaced. There are no photos of the underside of the vehicle, but the owner is willing to provide these on request.
While the interior of the Corvette is original and fairly tidy, there are a number of trim pieces that are missing. There is a window winder and sun visor missing, along with trim pieces around the radio and floor console, and the center is also missing from the wheel. However, all of these parts can be sourced to bring the interior back to its original state.
Under the hood is where the new owner is going to face some choices. The car is fitted with the numbers matching 350ci engine and 4-speed manual transmission. The car has undergone some mechanical upgrades and is fitted with factory LT1 heads, an LT1 cam, intake, and valve covers. It is also fitted with a Holley carburetor, headers, and side-pipes. If you aren’t particularly worried about originality, then this combination increases power from the original 300hp up to 370hp. For those who want to retain the car’s originality, these changes could all be reversed. The owner states that the car runs and drives well, but with the choke flap removed from the carburetor, it needs to warm up a bit when it’s cold before it is entirely happy.
The chrome bumper Corvette C3 has remained a firm favorite of Corvette fans for decades, and this doesn’t show any signs of changing anytime soon. This car is a fairly solid example that doesn’t appear to need any major restoration work. Good examples are continuing to bring very healthy prices, while an immaculate 350-equipped car can sell for upwards of $35,000. Being sold with No Reserve means that this promises to be an interesting auction.
Hey Adam, great find! Myself, I would not change a thing to the motor or the hood. This is how I like my rigs, drivable. Buy it, beat it, and enjoy it. Have fun. I own a base 72 Stingray and every summer there is some putzing around to keep her nice. Great color and the pipes look good on her. Myself? Probably go back to true duals. Not much of a radio guy when I am driving, but clamp a 4 inch needle nose vise grip on the radio if the battle axe is along and your good to go. That and a horn button. Oh, I love the window winder remark! Take care, Mike.
Love that color!!!
I love it, but then again I’m big on ’68 – ’73 C3’s. It wouldn’t take much to make it just right, and you can still cruise down the road while your waiting for the parts to come in. The new owner won’t be disappointed in the performance or handling characteristics of this 1970 beauty ! I had to include a picture of my very original ’71 LT1. Good luck to the new owner, and drive safe.
With the cost of C3’s I would encourage anyone looking for one to buy one fully restored, I did and was able to find one with over $30k invested for under 20k..don’t be penny wise and pound foolish.
Now that’s a beautiful vette.
The LT-1 engine upgrades were a clever addition. True early muscle car power. Many years ago I was fortunate enough to own, drive and thoroughly enjoy a 1970 1/2 Z-28…equipped with the factory 350 LT-1(202 heads, pop up Pistons, high compression), M-22 rock crusher 4spd., 373 rear differential, dual exhaust. The throaty lobing at idle said it all…
I would probably put a set of bubble taillights on it to complete the 70’s vibe. Can’t say that I have ever seen the spark plug wires routed behind the master cylinder before!
beautiful
fast freddygood idea on wires
I would be very tentative on the finish of this car. Seller should bring the car out of the shade and show the true finish (with spider cracks and all). If your intent is to repaint it regardless then ok, but I would suspect you would be disappointed in direct light of this faded dark green ‘vette.
Exactly. Push it out six more feet into the sun. Might be hiding something in those shadows.
OMG, this car is gorgeous! And the sound… Mostly just needs to be driven, a lot. Needs enough little things to be a fun hobby. Needs painted, I’d paint it myself and keep smiling. The windshield crack is worrisome, they mostly crack because the frame is rusted. Replacing that frame is a bit more involved, but still doable. Ok, I’ve got to quit looking before I get into trouble…
From the listing: “Update: In an effort to describe this car as honestly as possible we wanted to mention the windshield is cracked, the emergency brake is inoperable and the interior climate control is inoperable… Also because of continued unreliability of the carburetor we have installed a new Holley 700 carburetor and the cold start driveability problems have been corrected.” Nice!
That’s great to see when someone is selling a car or anything else for that matter, HONESTY. 👍
I think the original Holley carb was rated at 780 cfm. I doubt that you could tell the difference between 780 and 700 unless u were always near the redline.
Oh how I miss my ’70 Donnybrook Green convertible!
I would rather have the 475 horse power tri power 427 with the m22 rock crusher 4 speed manual transmission instead of that crappy worthless 350 and I would keep the side pipes and would rather have a blue car instead of green
And you would still complain even if it had all those things.
And you would pay twice the price of this one.
Looks like that awesome Verdoro green colour again. Good combination with the interior.
Agreed, that green looks great with the saddle interior.
I agree too.
Nice car, LT-1s had higher compression pistons and pink rods, so although the mods were on the right track this motor (with added h.p.) it ain’t no LT-1. I’d still buy it if i could still drive. (& afford it too)
Too bad it didn’t survive the after market side pipe era
Ended: Nov 28, 2018 , 8:50PM
Winning bid:US $15,700.00
[ 40 bids ]
Thanks Mike!
Not a bad price, IMO.
I agree Dennis, and I am glad you repainted your Stingray back to the original green. Nice color, Mom had a green Demon she would let me drive. As a kid it was fun, but the leaning tower of power in it. Chicks didn’t care, looked good! Take care, Mike.
I wouldn’t complain if the car had what I want and it would be worth the extra money
IN 1970 it would have been a 454, not a 427. In 1969 you could get an L-88 427. Good luck finding one today. $$$$$BIG BUCKS$$$$$