1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454/365 4-Speed

Description

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third-generation (C3) Corvette boasted a shapely new exterior inspired by the Mako Shark II concept, crafted by Larry Shinoda. Its redesigned interior set new sales records for General Motors, available in Coupe or Convertible models, featuring signature pop-up headlights concealed via a vacuum-operated system. Utilizing proven chassis components from the previous generation, the C3 offered independent suspension and a range of potent V8 engines, including the top-of-the-line 454 cu-in V8, representing the largest displacement when new. A true American icon, the C3 Corvette is celebrated for its accessibility and reliability, remaining a symbol of automotive excellence throughout its production run from 1968 to 1982.

Highlights 

• Displaying just under 49,000, believed to be original miles at the time of listing 

• Powered by its original, numbers-matching optional “LS5” 454 cu-in “Turbo-Jet” V8 rated at 365 horsepower when new 

• Desirably equipped with its original, numbers-matching “M20” wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission 

• Well equipped with “Four-Season” air conditioning, power steering, and four-wheel power brakes  

• Accompanied by its color-keyed removable hard top 

• In May 2023, nearly $5,500 worth of service work was performed, including installing new motor mounts, transmission mounts, upper control arms, lower control arms, and rear leaf springs and rebuilding the differential with a new gear set 

• Chassis Serial Number (194671S106126) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 9 – Corvette 

  • 4 – V8 engine 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • 1 – 1971 model 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

• 106126 – Sequential production number 

• Trim Tag decodes as:  

  • Build date – F11, 11 January 1971 

  • Interior color code – 403 Black Leather 

  • Paint code – 912 Sunshine Yellow 

• Engine identification number (T0105CPH) decodes as:  

  • T – Tonawanda, New York 

  • 0105 – 5 January date code 

  • CPH - 454 cu-in, 365 horsepower, manual transmission 

• Block ID Number: 3963512 – 454 cu-in block  

• Block Casting Date: L5-70 – December 5, 1970 

• Engine serial number (11S106126) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 1 – 1971 model year 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 106126 - Chassis number sequence numbers 

• Transmission identification number (P1T23A) decodes as: 

  • P – Muncie type designation 

  • 1 – 1971 model year 

  • T23 – December 23 production 

  • A –  M20 wide ratio gear set 

• Transmission number (11S106126) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 1 – 1971 model year 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 106126 - Chassis number sequence numbers 

• Transmission casting number - 3925661 

Features 

• 15 inch Rally wheels with chrome wheel rings  

• Power windows 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Tilt/telescopic steering column 

• 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 

• Tear in the driver’s seat 

Included 

• History file 

• Removable hard top 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette purchased the car from Jupiter, Florida, in August 2021.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Riley Sims     Phone: 330.760.0184    email: rsims@hagerty.com