I am considering purchasing my first Vette. I have been looking for close to a year now and have located a stong possiblity. I have been close two other times, but came to the experts on this forum, and after you all's counsel, decided against them. Well, you know what they say, the third time is a charm. The following is a description of the car followed by a link to photobucket to see pictures.

One owner, 32K original mile 1971 Corvette convertible with all its original GM paperwork. Early car Vin # 9 (9th 1971 Corvette built!) Exterior color classic white with a black vinyl interior. Car is optioned with original matching # 350/270 hp engine, 4 speed transmission, power brakes, power steering and white letter tires.
Owner has original window sticker, protecto-plate, bill of sale, loan origination form, purchaser acceptance of motor vehicle form, pre-delivery service check sheet, consumer information booklet, owners manual and bag, copy of original title, memorandum certificate of title, and all past state registrations.
The original engine has its correct numbered and dated parts to include carburetor, starter, alternator, coil, distributor and exhaust manifolds. According to the owner the transmission and rear diff 3:36 ratio are also original and correct. The owner says the Interior is in excellent original condition with only the carpet being replaced! Says thr original door panels have no cracks and seats have never been recovered and are in very good condition with no tears! to include the date correct seat belts. Owner says everything works on the car except the clock! It has the original convertible top canvas is in good shape and dated 8-70. Owner says he had the car repainted under warranty in 1972 and still shows very good, but does have some checking and it has had some chip touch-up. He says it is a no hit Body! Owner says he recently has added a new exhaust, stainless steel brakes, and correct new reproduction F70-15 white lettered tires. Also includes the original jack and tools.
I was hoping to get some overall opinions on the car, based on the description and pictures. I also was wanting ideas of what the car is worth. I have arranged an idependent inspection by a "corvette expert."

The pictures are posted at:

http://photobucket.com/?link=topmenu

Once there, type "swampmarine" in the search option. Photobucket will ask "Are you looking for the photobucket user swampmarine? Click here". Simply click at that spot and you should be able to see the twenty pictures I uploaded.

Thanks in advance,

John

 

I don't have much input except that it looks like one hell of a car! I can't even imagine what the owner wants for it.

I am sure some of the NCRS members will step in. Sounds like it is a great survivor and Bloomington Gold/Top Flight car.

I would be scared to drive it.

 

Now THAT looks like one heck of a car. Good luck

 

Noticed one thing i wanted to point out...
The front grill on my '71 has two screws along the bottom part of the grill and one in the top corner near the directional light. This car only has the one screw in the top corner but not the two along the bottom which I believe is a characteristic of a 1970 car. Not sure if this is an early '71 (and also not sure if the early 71's had the 70 grill). Just pointing it out for whatever it's worth...just in case it was hit or something and replacement parts from a 70 were used. Maybe someone who knows more about this can comment.

Paul

 

I saw it on eBay, looks very nice

I'm sure he wants way over 30k for it.

 

pwsusi



I believe they did use some leftover parts from the '70....and those grills are worth a nice fortune.

 

Looks like a 30K+ car to me. Even has a hard top

 

Congratulations! I think it's what all us '71 owners wish ours looked like. I too would be afraid to drive it though, mostly because of its value.

Let us know how things work out.

 

John,

What a great car! Being such an early car you can see some of the '70 model year components. If you look closely you'll be able to see 1970 style front grilles, it probably has 1970 side louver grilles also, and most likely will have 1970 exhaust style tips too!

It appears to be a good one to acquire. Good luck

 

I noticed that car on EBAY yesterday and spent a lot more time looking at it than other cars for sale. It does look like a car worth checking into. I have a 71 that I'm the original owner of, so of course I think they're pretty special. Investigate!!!!
Regards,
Alan

 

Looks good.....

 

I saw it on ebay too. Very nice car, has all the docs, low production number, and low miles. I agree with the others, 30K give or take. I hope you get the car. Good luck!

 

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know I bought this vette tonight. Me and my buddy are going to make a run to Ohio to get her Friday. I can hardly wait. Been waiting 46 years for this moment and it has finally come. Thanks for your input and helping me make a decision. The inspection came back very positive and I really think I made a great purchase. By the way, you were right about the price, but worth every dime.

John

 

swampmarine: Congratulations on your '71 vert. Looks great. Post some pictures of your trip to pick up the car.

 

Welcome to the corvette family

 

Three days until I leave. Will post the pictures when I get back. Thanks,

John

 

Congrats ......I'm partial to white '71 verts, but it really looks like a great Vette ......in your excitement to get the car, don't forget to grab the documentation....

 

Very Very Good Deal!!!!!!!
You Will Not Lose With That Car.... Awsome!!!

 

Docs are secured!! Thanks for the kind words.

John