Help Pricing a 71 LT-1
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St. Jude Donor '25
not sure on the build sheet, I think the previous owner replaced the tank (UUUGGGHHHHH). Everything on the car is LT-1, from the #'s, heads, console, tach redline, hood, valve covers, intake. I have no reason not to believe its a real lt-1.
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St. Jude Donor '25
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St. Jude Donor '25
Thanks Jake, one P.O. to another, I scrutinized this thing pretty well, It's the real deal, even down to the date codes coinciding with a GM strike in 70.....Stay safe, John
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I think $15K is a bit high, but I'm not buying. Have you heard that little voice in your ear saying this is the one?
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St. Jude Donor '25
not sure about the little voice, I just thought they were worth more in restorable condition and original.
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avalonjohn,
Look for the TI harness and amplifier, if there still there that would probably clinch it for me as well as all the other signs you've stated.
At that price I would be interested in the car as well. I like the green/green combination, as it is not seen at all out west. I have been into '68 thru '72 Corvettes since March 1987 and have only seen one other green/green Corvette. It was a Donnybrook green with the bright green interior, I much prefer the beautiful Brands Hatch green (just stunning color) and the dark green interior that '71 offered. I believe it is the best of the green/green combos of '68 thru '72.
Look for the TI harness and amplifier, if there still there that would probably clinch it for me as well as all the other signs you've stated.
At that price I would be interested in the car as well. I like the green/green combination, as it is not seen at all out west. I have been into '68 thru '72 Corvettes since March 1987 and have only seen one other green/green Corvette. It was a Donnybrook green with the bright green interior, I much prefer the beautiful Brands Hatch green (just stunning color) and the dark green interior that '71 offered. I believe it is the best of the green/green combos of '68 thru '72.
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You can check the engine code on the block to make sure that it is a "correct" stamping. It shoudl have VIN on one side and then something that looks like V022CTU or something along those lines.
It should have the Transistor Ignition like another person mentioned.
I would get a list of the correct part numbers and then compare it to what is on the car.
Look at the windsheild post to make sure that it does have too much rust.
Matt
It should have the Transistor Ignition like another person mentioned.
I would get a list of the correct part numbers and then compare it to what is on the car.
Look at the windsheild post to make sure that it does have too much rust.
Matt
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No little voice? 
Each time I've purchased a Corvette, I've heard a little voice in my ear telling me to make the deal. I did and I've been right each time.
Likewise, I've looked at a few when the little voice said "Run, Forrest!!!" Did that too. No regrets.
Each time I've purchased a Corvette, I've heard a little voice in my ear telling me to make the deal. I did and I've been right each time.
Likewise, I've looked at a few when the little voice said "Run, Forrest!!!" Did that too. No regrets.
