This formerly fabulous fiberglass ride still has some charm to it. It is a rare, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 t-top with 83,767 miles. The VIN is listed in the description and the title is listed as clear. It currently resides in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The buy it now price is $9,500 with the ability to make an offer. Thank you Patrick S. for the tip! You can find more on eBay.
A rusty, but highly prestigious LT1 small block V8 sits quietly under the hood. At 350 cubic inches, it was originally good for 330 horsepower. Today, it might not be that much, but it does spin freely, although there is no word if it will start. The engine is connected to a four-speed manual transmission.
Inside, the dust has settled on everything. It is not beyond repair though, as it looks to have been sitting in a storage unit. The t-top panels do seem to be present, but it is unclear why they are off. Maybe it made the picture taking process easier, which seems logical.
The person listing has done their homework and has mentioned that only 1,949 LT1 models were made for the 1971 year. They are the second owner and they state it is numbers matching. If you think this Steel City Gray Corvette is worth it, you should contact the seller using his information in the listing.
I’m not well informed in the subjects of Corvettes, admittedly. But an LT1 would be one of the ones I would want to own. Hopefully this one is worthy and the right buyer comes with the ability to restore it.
Need pics of the underbelly. wont last long priced under 10 large!! Good project, good luck!!
Cheeers
GPC
You wont see many in this color,or LT-1’s for that matter.Also has the holes for rear luggage rack. But it looks like a nice fixer upper for the price.
Bargain price, prepare to see this flipped soon after a clean up.
what a temptation!
the best color on the best year LT-1 (less power than ’70 but way better driveability without racing fuel).
unless you gotta have AC & don’t mind 20hp less in a ’72.
i have no business buying this & must stay away from the buy it now button.
dangit
LT-1. Amazing cars. I thought they were about 360 horse. Love the rotor as a wheel chock. How about those stickys on the fan shroud. Man, If I had more life in me I would be buying. Hard to believe the shields are still onboard. I am sad, fun car to the next owner. Enjoy when done.
1970’s were rated at 370hp(solid lifter cam,11:1 compression) and the 71’s were 330hp due to compression drop due to the looming unleaded gas requirements.
I worked at a Vette shop back in the day. Besides the L-88, the LT1 was the fastest Corvette of the bunch. I drove 67 427 tri-powers, 66 396’s, 63 Fuelies and everything else. But it was the LT1 that shocked the hell out of me with how fast it was, how easily it revved up and how much fun it was to drive. I also had a Steel Cities 71 454 4spd car and it is a beautiful color when fresh. What a car at a bargain price.
Lucky Dude James. I have to agree. Take care, Mike.
@Karguy James – We know you meant ’65… 396.
This car is tempting, especially with the engine sprinkled with cinnamon spice!
I own a 1971 Corvette LT1, and it’s sad to see the old girl in this condition. These cars are a blast to drive when that Holley carb is wide open, and they are rare indeed. Hopefully this car is back screaming down the road again, good luck to the new owner. Below is a picture of my LT1,War Bonnet Yellow and very original.
And very invisible — cool ;P
I own a 1971 Corvette LT1, and it’s sad to see the old girl in this condition. These cars are a blast to drive when that factory Holley carb is wide open, and they are rare indeed. Good luck to the new owner, hopefully this LT1 is screaming down the road again ! This is a picture of my LT1, War Bonnet Yellow and very original.
War Bonnet Yellow is another of the great Corvette colors from that era.Named for War Bonnet Raceway Park in Oklahoma. IIRC it looks more like a gold tone in person. Great looking Corvette. Have fun!
@LT1 Mike – Makes my heart feel good. Gave you a thumbs up. From a composition point of view and artistically, the pic is very good. Would’ve been nice, were it in direct sunlight.
@TriPowerVette One in the sun. Thanks for the compliment, photography is my other passion.
@LT1 Mike – Ahhh. Like cream in coffee. Looks sooo goood.
Looks similar to my 72 LS-5 coupe in same color. Don’t see many LT-1s with PO2 hub caps. Pretty car, sabe the wave.
Sorry, don’t know why that posted twice.
$9500 seems to be a bargain…but how many winters was it on the road in Pennsylvania? It would need a thorough check underneath.
I was told at one time corrosion checks were part of a Penn. inspection. True or urban legend? Plus, anyone driving a 70’s Corvette with 70’s radials in the snow deserved whatever happened to them.
You would think, but it happened a lot. I remember seeing them driven in the snow back then.
The ’70 I owned was driven in the snow at some point in its life, based on the corrosion behind the rear wheels.
@PRA…Not necessarily. Those frame “kick-up” areas were a perfect design to catch anything and everything driven on in dry and wet weather and let the debris sit in there and percolate.
Very True.
The engines for 71 LT-1’s and ’72 LT-1’s are identical, only the method of measuring the horsepower rating changed. The ’71 is rated at 330 hp gross while the ’72 is rated at 255 hp net. Either year will post a low 13 second quarter mile.
Chevrolet published both gross & net power figures for 1971.
They rated the 71 LT1 at 330 gross/275 net hp.
The LS6 454 was rated 425 gross/325 net hp.
The 72 LT1 was rated 20hp lower at 255 net & was the only year a solid lifter engine was available with AC.
The 71-72 LT1 engines may be identical mechanically but I’ve always assumed there was a reason for the different power rating & option of air conditioning. I’ve never owned or driven either nor had the engines apart.
A stock ’71-”72 LT-1 Corvette is not going to run low 13’s.
If it sounds to good to be true…….
Check the undercarriage out !LT-1 4 speed ,under 15 is a bargain !
The lt1 was a monster
For anyone who wondered what fiberglass bonding strips look like, these fenders serve as good examples.
Nice car to restore that will have some value when finished.
The color looks like a faded green to me. Most LT-1s I see are green.
Love an LT-1 Corvette any day…concern I have with this vehicle; looks to me as though this car has lived a brief time as a boat that couldn’t float ie: this car has been subjected to being submerged in water for an unknown period of time. The photos clearly show elements of debris, rust and reaction to being either extremely wet and not dried out, or absolutely immersed for some period of time in flood water. It is no pleasure in suggesting or seeking any confirmation in my hypothesis of being a flood victim, it is an unfortunate risk to lives, homes & automobiles very sadly. Though that price looks tempting, you’ll pay 5x that at least to tear this car down & restore it to being a respectable driving car. If you want an NCRS Top Flight car, keep looking… Best Wishes to both the seller & buyer.🇺🇸 DJH
If u were supposed to get a parking ticket, where would the meter maid put it on a ’68-72 vette with that trap door covering the wipers? lol
Good question, I never got one!
I’m sure they would make sure you saw it – LOL!