1971 CORVETTE - LS5/454 - Air - Very Nice ***Videos***
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Item location: Monon, Indiana, United States
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS5/454 ~ War Bonnet Yellow/Saddle
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1971 Corvette Information:The 1971 Corvette
The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is one of the least changed from the previous year. This was the aftermath of the labor problems during '69 and '70. The biggest changes are in the motor to reduce the octane requirements from previous years as mandated by GM. This took higher priority than any cosmetic changes. One thing that was changed was the parking light lenses, most 71's have amber lenses although some early production models have clear. The resin process used to form body parts was also updated to increase quality. This was the last year for the M22 "Rock Crusher" heavy duty transmission. It was named the "Rock Crusher" because of the sounds it made when shifting. Still no black Vettes' this year on the standard order sheet.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 1971 Corvettes Built - 21,801Convertibles - 7,121
Coupes - 14,680
Convertible Serial Numbers: 194671S100001 to 194671S21801
Coupe Serial numbers: 194371S100001 to 194671S21801
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
PositionCharacterDescription
| 1 | 1 | Chevrolet Division |
| 2 | 9 | Body Series: Corvette |
| 3 | 4 | Engine: V-8 |
| 4 & 5 | 67 | Convertible |
| 37 | Coupe | |
| 6 | 1 | 1971 |
| 7 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO |
| 8 to 13 | 100001 to 128566 | Production Sequence |
Engine Serial Number
1971 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number
PositionCharacterDescription
| 1 to 7 | 0001001 | Sequential Production Number | |||||
| 8 | F or T | Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY | |||||
| 9 to 11 | Carburetion & Transmission | Code | Engine | Compression | transmission | Carburetor | Extras |
| CJL | 350-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.9:1 | manual | four-barrel | |||
| CGT | 350-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM-400 automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CJK | 350-cid 270-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM-400 automatic | four-barrel | |||
| CGZ | 350-cid 330-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | Manual | Four-barrel | |||
| CGK | 350-cid 330-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | THM-400 Automatic | Four-barrel | |||
| CPH | 454-cid 365-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | Manual | Four-barrel | |||
| CPJ | 454-cid 365-hp V-8 | 8.5:1 | THM-400 Automatic | Four-barrel | |||
| CPW | 454-cid 425-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | Manual | Four-barrel | |||
| CPX | 454-cid 425-hp V-8 | 9.0:1 | THM-400 Automatic | Four-barrel |
The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The Fisher Body Style Number identifies the model of Corvette.
71-19467 - Corvette Sting Ray convertible
71-19437 - Corvette Sting Ray coupe
The body number is the serial number of the body. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior paint color.
Production Options
RPODescriptionPriceProduction
| 19437 | Base Coupe | $5,496 | 14,680 |
| 19467 | Base Convertible | $5,259 | 7,121 |
| N/A | Custom Interior Trim | $158 | 2,602 |
| A31 | Power Windows | $79.00 | 6,191 |
| A85 | Custom Shoulder Belts (std. w/ coupe) | $42 | 677 |
| C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) | $274 | 2,619 |
| C08 | Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop | $63 | 832 |
| C50 | Rear Window Defroster | $42 | 1,598 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | $459 | 11,481 |
| N/A | Optional Rear Axle | $13 | 2,395 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | $47 | 13,558 |
| LS5 | 454ci, 365hp Engine | $295 | 5,097 |
| LS6 | 454ci, 425hp Engine | $1,221 | 188 |
| LT1 | 350ci, 330hp Engine | $483 | 1,949 |
| M21 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission | $0.00 | 2,387 |
| M22 | 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission (Rock Crusher) | $100 | 130 |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | $0.00 | 10,060 |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | $84.30 | 8,130 |
| N40 | Power Steering | $115.90 | 17,904 |
| P02 | Deluxe Wheel Cover | $63 | 3,007 |
| PT7 | White Line Tires F70 x 15 | $28 | 6,711 |
| PU9 | White Letter Tires F70 x 15 | $42 | 12,449 |
| T60 | Heavy Duty Battery (std. w/ LS5) | $15.80 | 1,455 |
| UA6 | Alarm System | $31.60 | 8,501 |
| U69 | AM/FM Radio | $178 | 18,078 |
| U79 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | $283 | 3,431 |
| ZR1 | Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package | $1,010 | 8 |
| ZR2 | Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package | $1,747 | 12 |
Color Options for 1971
Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Any combination could be ordered.
RPOExteriorInteriorSoft TopProduction
| 905 | Nevada Silver | B-DB-DG-R | B/W | 1,177 |
| 912 | Sunflower Yellow | B-DG-S | B/W | 1,177 |
| 972 | Classic White | B-DB-DG-R-S | B/W | 1,875 |
| 973 | Mille Miglia Red | B-R | B/W | 2,180 |
| 976 | Mulsanne Blue | B-DB | B/W | 2,465 |
| 979 | Bridgehampton Blue | B-DB | B/W | 1,417 |
| 983 | Brands Hatch Green | B-DG | B/W | 3,445 |
| 987 | Ontario Orange | B-DG-S | B/W | 2,269 |
| 988 | Steel Cities Gray | B-S | B/W | 1,591 |
| 989 | War Bonnet Yellow | B-DG-S | B/W | 3,706 |
Interior Colors
ColorVinyl RPOLeather RPO
| Black | 400 | 403 |
| Brown | 414 | |
| Dark Blue | 412 | |
| Dark Green | 423 | |
| Red | 407 | |
| Saddle | 417 | 420 |
1971 Corvette Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
FeatureConvertibleCoupe
| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) | 98 inches (2.489 m) |
| Overall length | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) | 182.5 inches (4.636 m) |
| Overall width | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) |
| Overall height | 47.4 inches (1.204 m) | |
| Front tread | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) |
| Rear tread | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) | 59.4 inches (1.509 m) |
| Tires | F70-15 | F70-15 |
| Frame | Full-length welded-steel ladder type with five cross members. Steel box sections, welded. | |
| Front suspension | Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar | |
| Rear suspension | Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17.6:1 ratio, 2.9 turns to lock, 39.0 turning circle | |
| Rear axle type | Sprung differential, Hypoid gear | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers, optional power assist | |
| Swept area | 11.75" front and back | |
| Total swept area | 461 sq. in. | |
| Wheels | 8" wide slotted steel 15" 5-lug disc | |
| Standard rear axle ratio | 3.36:1 | |
| Optional rear axle ratio | 2.73:1, 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1 |
Engine Specifications
FeatureBase Engine RPO L48RPO LS5RPO LS6RPO LT1
| Type | V-8, Overhead Valve | |||
| Block | Cast Iron | |||
| Displacement | 350 cid | 454 cid | 454 cid | 350 cid |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.251 x 4.00" | 4.251 x 4.00" | 4.00 x 3.48" |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Brake Horsepower | 270 @ 4800 | 365 @ 4800 | 425 @ 5600 | 330 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft @ 3200 | 465 lb-ft @ 3200 | 475 lb-ft @ 4000 | 360 @ 4000 |
| Main bearing | five | |||
| Valve lifters | hydraulic | Solid valve lifters | ||
| Camshaft | high-performance camshaft | High-performance camshaft | High-performance camshaft | |
| Fuel Supply | Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel Model 4MV | Rochester 750CFM Quadra-Jet four-barrel | Holley 800CFM four-barrel | Holley four-barrel on aluminum intake manifold |
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BODY / PAINT:
The Body and paint is very solid and straight with very few blemishes. There are no visual Stress Cracks in the fiberglass. This car has T-tops that are Painted to match. I also have a set of Glass tops that can be included for an addition $200. It is very obvious this car has been pampered it's entire life. You Must see this car to appreciate. I have lots of cars and this is one of the nicest of the bunch.
Check out the video below.
1971 Corvette LS5/454 - Walk Around - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo]INTERIOR:
The interior of this 1971 Corvette LS5/454 is very nice. The Dash, Door panels, Carpet, and Seats are in great shape. The Windshield Wipers, Headlights work as they should. All the Gauges work as they should except the Clock and Odometer. Currently the Heat/Air controls are not functioning properly. We were told that it may just need a new heater control. This is one of the nicer C3 Corvette Interiors that I have seen. We looked at lots of Corvettes and this one is the best we found.
Check out the Video Below.
1971 Corvette LS5/454 - Interior - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo]MOTOR ANDTRANSMISSION:
This car has the famous LS5 454 Big Block Motor. It starts and runs great! The automatic transmission operates smoothly. This Big Block Corvette has been fitted with headers and Side Exit Exhaust System. This gives the LS5/454 a great sound and additional HP. We were told this is an original side exhaust car. It does not have the rear cut outs that a normal rear exhaust car would have.
1971 Corvette LS5/454 - Engine/ Cold Start - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo]ENGINE / COLD START :
This Big Block LS5/454 Corvette Starts and Runs good! This car has no leaks and shifts as it should.
Check out the Video Below-
1971 LS5 / 454 Corvette - Undercarriage / Frame - YouTube
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[isdntekvideo]Vehicle Details:
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Corvette
- SubModel: T-Top big block
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: LS5/454 ~ War Bonnet Yellow/Saddle
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 79,000
- VIN: 194371S118970
- Color: War Bonnet Yellow
- Engine size: 454/365
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Saddle
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Tilt and Telescoping Steering
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
