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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 1-SoCal Owner for 42-Years 4-SpeedYear1971MakeChevroletModelCorvetteVIN194371S101184Stock Number0454Mileage522100TransmissionManualExterior ColorRedInterior ColorRedTitleClear
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe
4-Speed
VIN # 194371S101184
Numbers Matching Engine: 71S101184 V0820CJK
522,100 Chassis Miles
47,000 Miles on Rebuilt Engine in 2009
Red Paint on Red Leather
(Original Color was Mulsanne Blue 976 on Dark Blue Vinyl 412)
4-speed Manual Transmission (Original Transmission was Automatic)
Clean and Clear California Title
Original California “Blue-Plate” License Plates
1-Southern California Owner since 1972
This Stingray holds a very special place with the current owners. The car is filled with over half a million miles of memories. They purchased the car when it was only a year old from Eddie Hopper Chevrolet in Garden Grove, CA. It was on display in their showroom and they traded-in their 1966 Corvette Coupe for it. They already had a 1966 Corvette Roadster, which was their competition car, and they wanted something more comfortable that they could use for every day driving and long weekend trips. They were very active members of the national Corvette club and would travel all over the country attending different events. As a result, the miles racked up quick. However, they truly relied on this car to never fail them (which it never did). As a result, the level of maintenance and care this car received was fanatical. The owners kept a logbook of every service performed. They even have copies of every receipt from day one. Of course, no service was ever overlooked. In fact, many service items were performed long before they were even due.
Shortly after purchasing the car, they just weren’t happy with the automatic transmission. So, they had Dick Guldstrand custom build a 4-speed manual gearbox with LeMans gears so that it would run great on long open highway stretches.
In the early 80’s, the owners were getting tired of the blue and decided to have the car completely repainted red. They chose a single-stage Ferrari red. Unfortunately, it just didn’t hold up that well. So, in 2006, they had the car stripped and repainted again. This time they used a 2007 Nissan paint called “Code Red.” When the color was changed in the 80’s, the owners also had the seats redone in red leather, installed a factory red carpet, and had all the plastic dyed red as well. Also, in the 1980’s, they were tired of trying to put wider tires on the 6” factory wheels, so they purchased a set of new Western Wheel “real” center-knock-offs which were 15x8 all the way around. They look great and really fit the look of the car.
In 2009, the owners decided to do a full engine rebuild. The motor was lightly modified from 270hp to approximately 310hp. It was blue printed, balanced, and line bored. They also used a slightly more aggressive cam. The key with rebuilding the motor wasn’t to get big horsepower, but rather make it strong and reliable. The compression is 8.5:1 and runs great on unleaded gas. They also added a Melling high performance oil pump to make sure the engine never starved. The radiator was also upgraded to a high performance radiator to ensure the engine ran cool.
As I mentioned, this Corvette was never short on mechanical attention. Here are some of the recent services:
Full Major Service: New spark plugs, filters (oil and air), all new hoses, and belts
New Clutch
New Transmission Oil/Service
New Posi-traction Fluid
New Rear Wheel Bearings
Service Front Wheel Bearings
Air Conditioner Service and New Seals
Reconditioned Radiator
New Brake Rotors and Ceramic Pads
This Stingray is nicely optioned with the following:
Power Brakes
Power Windows
Power Steering
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
Air Conditioning
The condition of this car is remarkable considering the age and miles. It is so apparent that the owners truly loved this car. The paint is in very good shape with just some very minor nicks from normal road use. There is some bubbling of the paint on the hood where the Freon from the A/C leaked and was absorbed by the fiberglass (see photos). The knock-off wheels are also in great condition with no major curb rash. The tires are nearly worn out and do need to be replaced. The interior is in equally as nice condition especially considering that it was refurbished nearly 30-years ago. The leather is nice with some mild wear but no tears. Some of the plastic trim has some small cracks and is showing a bit of the original blue underneath, but it is not very noticeable. Everything works properly in the car. All the gauges operate except the clock. Even the A/C blows cold.
California registration is paid through August 2013.
This Stingray comes complete with the original owner’s manual, tons of records, spare tire (with brand new tire), jack, and extra keys.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or paul@autokennel.com
For tons of pictures, either cut and paste the following URL into your browser, or click here: www.AutoKennel.com
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $55 document fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do our best to accurately describe the vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition.
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do our best to accurately describe the vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition.
All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes, fees, duties, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.
AutoKennel is a unique business that focuses on helping people sell and/or find the right car for them. We are not car "flippers." Almost all of our inventory is on consignment from clients that we have a relationship with. This ensures that we not only get the best cars possible, but also at a fair price.
Due to the nature of our business, we are available based on appointment only. So, please call first before coming down to make sure we can give you our undivided attention.
This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.-->
