Equipment
350/370hp LT1, power brakes, M21 4-speed, 4.11 axle, Rally wheels, Goodyear Wide Tread tires, audio alarm, AM/FM radio, luggage rack, documented with original paper including the window sticker and order.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Bought new in Michigan. Represented with a cosmetic restoration underneath of the chassis and engine bay. Bloomington Gold in 1981. Worn and aged original engine bay that's been cleaned up to presentable. Same underneath. Dull original paint with chips around the headlights and crazing on the front and rear fenders as well as the tail. Slightly dull but still shiny original chrome. A little bit of wear on some of the switchgear but really a very good original interior with minimal wear to the seats and clean throughout. An all original car with under 19,922 miles that's a great presentation class example, plus it's got the hot, solid lifter LT1 under the hood.
Market commentary
This car has just the right amount of age and wear. It's noticeble, but light and charming. That charm of preservation and the effect that it's had on collectors in recent years explains this result, which is the kind of money a very well restored '70 LT1 would bring. Plus, you can always count on Corvette buyers of all tastes and budgets being at Barrett-Jackson, ready to spend.