| Comments: | 1971 Corvette Coupe
Documentation: Letter from GM Vintage Specialist George J. Zapora to the information about it build date, ship Date, Shipped to dealer and original equipment which was ordered for the car. Only 823 2dr coupes were imported into Canada in 1971.
Original 1971 Sales Broacher What is left of the original Tank Sticker 1971 Chassis Service and Overhaul Manual 1971 Assembly Instruction Manual Original 1953 – 1971 Chevrolet Parts and Accessories Catalogue 1971Owner’s Manual All replacement parts order invoices since 2005 Invoices for all Services performed on the car that was not done by myself. Including Cylinder head recondition Sept 2006, including DYNO runs to tune engine. Paint job from The Painters Edge Nov 2006 Grand Sport Motors for Air Conditioner R&R and charge July 2007 New tires and rims April 2001 Transmission service May 2008 New wires and air flow adjustment and DYNO run Aug 2008 192hp 263 max torque Description of Corvette 1971 Corvette Coupe Built June 9, 1971 shipped to Golden Mile Motors June 9,1971. VIN 194371S118872 Numbers matching Engine and Drive train Current Mileage 93,848 miles Purchased from original owner in 1973 Original Equipped with Factory Air Conditioning 3.08 Rear End Power Brakes THM 400 Transmission Power Steering AM/FM Mono Radio Engine 350 CU 270 HP Gross 210 HP NET Original Colour 989 War Bonnet Yellow with 417 Saddle Vinyl Interior ? Paint: Car has been repainted twice since we owned it. Recent paint job in November 2006 included the removal of all exterior parts, door panels and most of the interior trim that would affect the paint job. Complete removal of all paint down to Gel Coat, any body cracks, star cracks were repaired. The car was then painted with numerous coats of Sikkens Dark Blue Metallic MB996.5 Base Coat, Clear Coat (2)process. After the first clear coat the hand painted and air brushed logos were applied then a final clear coat completed the job.
Other Restoration: Interior: New OEM carpet and pad New Seat Covers and seat foam New Door Panels and Dash Pad All weather stripping was replaced Replaced OEM AM/FM Mono Radio with a AM/FM Cassette stereo radio and dash speakers Rear Suspension: Refurbished rear suspension with new bearings, bushings, bolts, seals, Ujoints,SS Parking Brakes and new high performance brake lines Replaced OEM steel spring with Fiberglass spring for better performance and handling along with High Performance Strut bars Other: Refurbished steering box Gas shocks on all four corners R&R reconditioned Gas Tank including new Gas tank gauge and sending unit. New Negative Battery cable, sale will include new Positive Battery Cable New OEM body mounts New OEM type heater lines, Rad Hoses, Air Conditioning Lines Transmission Cooler New Aluminum door steps High Performance front and rear SS brake hoses Original Front and Rear bumpers have been re-chromed Bubble tale lights – I have original Cylinder heads have been refurbished with new valves,valve seats,springs and roller rocker arms. Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Intake and Edelbrock 600 CFM Carburetor American Eagle Wheels Type 121 for 1971 Original spare tire and steel wheel. Complete Aluminized 1 ½ Exhaust System including Magna Flow Mufflers Various other items such as OEM replacement bolts, screws, hangers, rubber fittings to numerous to mention which are documented in invoices from Ecklers or Corvette Central. Inside car cover New Heater core, control valve and associate heater and air conditioning parts
Awards: 5 Time ALMS Corvette Coral Celebrity Choice Winner 2007-2011 2007 First Place Gateway to Corvettes 1968 – 1973 Car Show 2008 Gateway to Corvettes Third Place 1968 – 1973 Car Show 2008 Third Place Royal Ambassador – Corvettes on the Terrace Show 2010 First Place Gateway to Corvettes 1968 – 1973 Car Show 2011 Performance World Class Champion Car Show Car appeared at the 2008 Toronto International Auto Show Pre appearance for Corvette exhibit 2009 Toronto International Auto Show Appearance
Other: This car has been appraised in 2001, 2006 and 2011. The current appraised condition as ‘very good’ and at an appraised value of $35,000.00 CDN. All appraisals were completed by Dean Renwick President of Antique & Classic Auto Appraisal Service. All appraisals will be available and will be handed over to the new owner along with various new and old parts in storage.
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