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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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There are threads like this over on the C1/C2, thought it would be nice to start them here too! OK go! '71 LS 5 18k miles

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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71 LT-1, I owned back in the 70s




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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Geronimo - what a beautiful coupe!!! I can't see the interior, so I'm going to ask a stupid question - what color - light or dark saddle?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lupigiato73
Geronimo - what a beautiful coupe!!! I can't see the interior, so I'm going to ask a stupid question - what color - light or dark saddle?
Here's one!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Sweet! I have a 73 blue/green, but 72 is my favorite C3 and love your color combo!
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Original 1971 LS5 4 speed Convertible, 55,000 miles...the poor thing never gets driven.







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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Here'smine.

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Originally Posted by 71 Green 454
Original 1971 LS5 4 speed Convertible, 55,000 miles...the poor thing never gets driven.







You state this C3 rarely gets driven. Living in Tampa, why is that? I'm in NJ and chomping at the bit to take mine out - waiting for spring
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71 Bridghampton Blue #'s matching 350/270






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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
There are threads like this over on the C1/C2, thought it would be nice to start them here too! OK go! '71 LS 5 18k miles
Great Stuff WB!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have followed your lead w/ a '73.

BTW,............. Beautiful car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay in tune....
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1971 350/270hp Coupe, 54750 actual mile, numbers matching drivetrain,4 spd fun machine!


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Two more for the 1971 thread




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My '71 LT1 - 110,000 miles. Color was Bridgehampton Blue.Original parts being stored for a "someday" restoration if desired. Fun for now!



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Sweet cars!! I am liking seeing what you all have for wheels and stuff to give me future modification idea's I am jealous. I'll play
My 71 as it sits now..


I love this picture.. this is my dad and I, he also has a 71 (brandshatch green, I will try and get some pictures of his to post)



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Not mine but a clients.... The only 71 ZR1 convert Thought you 71 guys might enjoy


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