1970 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Description

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third-generation (C3) Corvette featured a shapely new exterior heavily inspired by the Mako Shark II concept designed by Larry Shinoda. This new generation also delivered a completely redesigned interior that would help the third-generation Corvette set new sales records for General Motors. Available in either Coupe or Convertible models, the curvaceous exterior design is highlighted by the signature pop-up headlights that were concealed via a vacuum-operated system. Utilizing many of the already well-proven chassis components from the previous generation, the C3 offered independent suspension along with a slate of powerful V8 engines. Truly an American icon, the C3 is favored by many as one of the most accessible and dependable offerings of America's most famous sports car.

Highlights

• Well-documented restoration completed in 2018 with receipts on file in excess of $38,000

• Refinished in its original shade of Daytona Yellow in 2018

• Upgraded Edelbrock-built 350 cu-in crate engine with approximately 8,000 miles, and a four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission installed in 2022 at a cost of over $11,000

• Equipped with the following performance upgrades:

  • Holley Terminator X Max EFI system

  • Four-bolt main steel crank

  • Edelbrock aluminum heads

  • Edelbrock polished intake

  • Crane 1.6 roller rockers, cam, and lifters (Lift .515/.530, 1800-6000 RPM range) 

  • Hooker long tube headers

  • Two ¾-inch exhaust pipes, and new factory side pipes 

• Equipped with power steering and four-wheel power brakes

• Black leather upholstery with desirable Houndstooth seat inserts

• Vintage Air heating and air conditioning 

• New fiber optic wiring and Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth

• New fuel tank and fuel pump

• New rear leaf springs, sway bar, U joints, wheel bearings, and fully adjustable track control arms

• Vacuum to electric windshield wiper conversion

• Two sets of removable roof panels (clear/tinted and body-color) 

• Accompanied by an extensive history file of records and receipts from 1974-present totaling in excess of $80,000

• This Corvette Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 92,100 miles at the time of listing, which, based on the history file, are likely to be original

• Only approximately 1,500 miles have been traveled since the completion of the restoration, and 300 miles since the installation of the new drivetrain last year

Features

• 15-inch Rally wheels with chrome wheel rings

• Raised white-letter Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires

• Chrome bumperettes, front and rear

• Pop-up headlights

• Fog lights

• Chrome air cleaner with “350” decal

• Wood-grain console trim

• Three-spoke steering wheel

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Black cut-pile carpeting

• Dual padded sun visors

• Manually operated windows

• Full instrumentation with headlamp-on reminder

• Bucket seats

• Shoulder seatbelts

• Astro Ventilation

• Map pocket

• Back-up lights

• Center-fill fueling

• Positraction rear axle

• Bilstein shocks

• Four-wheel independent suspension

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Side-exit exhaust

Known Imperfections

This Corvette Coupe is presented as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections.

Included

• Two roof panel storage bags

• Original warranty card

• Binder of invoices and receipts dating back to 1974

Ownership History

This Corvette Coupe is said to be a three-owner vehicle owned in California until the early 2000s. The Mississippi-based consignor acquired the car in October 2019.

Additional Notes

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.