1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454/425 LS6 Coupe

Description

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Bob Dylan was right; the times were changing. Just look at the 1970 Corvette lineup: No more high-performance 427 engines, just a somewhat mild 454 cu-in V8.  But for 1971 Chevrolet brought back the America’s Sports Car for one last fling. Tagged the LS6, this 454 cu-in monster generated 425 horsepower and earthquaking torque. The LS6 featured aluminum cylinder heads similar to the discontinued race-only L88 engine, reducing weight over the front wheels and bringing its cornering closer to the small engine versions. What’s amazing is the LS6 did this on regular unleaded fuel and smog equipment, something the 1960s 427s never had to deal with. Sadly, the LS6 was a one-year wonder, as regulation finally killed the beast. The LS6’s hefty $1,221.00 cost over the standard $5,496.00 Corvette coupe meant just 188 were built (a new VW Beetle cost $1,780 that year).

This Brands Hatch Green 1971 Corvette LS6 is one of just 133 T-Top coupes built with this option. It received the coveted Top Flight award twice from the National Corvette Restorers Society in 2010, judged to be 95.6 percent of “as the car left the factory of origin.” 

Highlights 

• One of 133 1971 LS6 coupes built (188 total) 

• NCRS Top Flight award at 2010 Charlotte, North Carolina national convention judged to be 95.6 percent of “as the car left the factory of origin” 

• Numbers-matching correct “CPW” LS6 454 cu-in V8 believed to be original, producing 425 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 475 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm 

• Desirably equipped with its numbers-matching M22 close-ratio “Rock Crusher” four-speed manual transmission believed to be original 

• Optional 4.11:1 Positraction differential 

• Original Firestone whitewall tires and 15 inch Rally wheels with chrome wheel rings 

• Finished in Brands Hatch Green (983) over Black Leather interior (403) as from the factory 

• Car and Driver magazine (June 1971) recorded LS6 times of zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, quarter mile in 13.80 seconds @ 104.65 mph, 152 mph top speed (with 3.36 axle ratio)  

• The chassis number (194371S113668) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • 9 – Corvette  

  • 4 – V8 engine  

  • 37 – Coupe  

  • 1 – 1971 model  

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant  

  • 113668 – Sequential production number starting a 100001 

• The Body Tag decodes as: 

  • Build date – H31, 31 March 1971  

  • Interior code – 403 Black Leather  

  • Paint code: 983 – Brands Hatch Green  

Features 

• Options on this 1971 Corvette LS6 Coupe include: 

  • A31 – Power windows ($79.00) 

  • J50 – Power brakes ($47.00) 

  • LS6 – 454 cu-in 425 hp engine ($1221.00) 

  • M22 – Four-speed manual transmission ($100.35) 

  • N37 – Tilt/Telescopic steering column ($84.30) 

  • N40 – Power steering (115.90) 

  • PT& – White Stripe Tires, F70-15, nylon ($28.00) 

  • U79 – Delco AM/FM Stereo radio ($283.00) 

  • ZQ1 – 4.11:1 Positraction differential ($13.00) 

• Chrome bumpers  

• 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 

• Small scrape on underbody spare tire carrier 

• Exhaust system needs simple adjustment to be equally fitted 

• This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454/425 LS6 Coupe is presented as a well-restored and maintained example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections. 

Included 

• Original Firestone whitewall tires and 15-inch Rally wheels with chrome wheel rings 

• Original Owner's Manual

• Original keys

• NCRS Top Flight judging sheets   

 Ownership History 

Noted to be under current ownership for the past 13 years. 

Additional Notes 

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

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 Email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com