1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Description

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third-generation Corvette, or C3, became an American icon with its shapely new exterior heavily inspired by Larry Shinoda's Mako Shark II concept. This generation featured a curvaceous design marked by voluptuous fender flares, swept doors with flush-mount handles, and vacuum-operated pop-up headlights. Available in Coupe and Convertible models, the C3 boasted a completely redesigned interior and a lengthy options list, setting new sales records for General Motors. Utilizing many well-proven chassis components from its predecessor, it offered independent suspension and a slate of powerful V8 engines. Renowned for its distinctive style and performance, the C3 is favored by many as one of the most accessible and dependable iterations of America's most famous sports car. 

Highlights 

• Features a four-speed manual transmission 

• Powered by a 1977 model year 350 cu-in V8 

• Refinished in a vibrant metallic blue over a white leather interior 

• Reported to have had a complete restoration, which included: 

  • Refinishing the car 

  • Reupholstering the interior 

  • Replacing the engine and transmission 

  • Overhauling the suspension and brakes 

  • Installed the side pipes and upgraded the hood 

• The chassis number (194670S411696) decodes with the following: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • 9 – Corvette  

  • 4 – V8 engine 

  • 67 – Convertible  

  • 1 – 1971 model 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 411696 – Sequential production number 

• The engine identification number (V0417CLA) decodes as follows: 

  • V – Flint, Michigan engine build location 

  • 0417 – April 17 assembly date 

  • CLA – 350 cu-in V8, 195 horsepower, automatic transmission type designation 

• The engine number (77S124884) decodes as follows: 

  • 7 - Corvette 

  • 7 – 1974 model year 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 124884 – Sequential serial number 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just 1,996 miles at the time of listing, it is believed to be the total since the complete restoration was completed 

Features 

• 15 inch Rally wheels with chrome wheel rings   

• Power windows  

• Chrome bumpers  

• Tilt/telescopic steering column  

• Pioneer AM/FM radio  

• Pop-up headlights  

• Built-in head restraints  

• Chrome side view mirrors  

• Padded sun visors  

• Safety armrests  

• Wide-view inside day-night mirror  

• Anti-theft steering column lock  

• Three-spoke steering wheel  

• Black cut-pile carpeting  

• Center-fill fuel tank  

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible reported purchasing the car in Wisconsin approximately two years ago.