Want a nice chrome-bumper C3 but are too old, too tired or too busy to tackle a project?
Then take a look at this stunning 1971 Corvette C3 Coupe, finished in rare Brands Hatch Green (named after the legendary English racetrack) with a matching dark green interior—most came with black, making this combo a standout.
This big-block Stingray is being offered on Craigslist out of Memphis, Tennessee, with an asking price of $45,000.
Powered by the original, refreshed 454 big block, it’s paired with an automatic transmission and power steering. With just 23,000 miles, this car is fully sorted and ready to drive—not a project, not a gamble.
This Corvette has undergone extensive mechanical rejuvenation to ensure reliability and comfort as a daily drive, according to the seller.
Since the refresh, it’s also received a rebuilt carburetor, new starter, tune-up, and oil pan gasket. The paint has been professionally corrected and presents beautifully—no spider webbing or visible cracks. While not flawless, it’s far too nice to repaint in the seller’s opinion.
Recent rejuvenation highlights include:
• New Upper and Lower Control Bushings
• New Upper and Lower Ball Joints
• New Sway Bar Bushings
• New Sway Bar end links
• New Tie Rod end links
• New Power Steering Ram
• New Front Coil springs
• New Shocks at all four corners
• New Brake Calipers, Pads, Rotors, Dust shields, and lines at all four corners
• New Rear Trailing Arms
• New Leaf Pack
• Rebuilt Half Shafts with new U-Joints
• New Motor Mounts
• New Transmission Mount
• New Fluids Front to Back
• 4 Wheel alignment performed
• New Starter
• New Master Cylinder
• New 3in Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans
• New BFG Radial Tires
If the asking price is too high for your tastes, make an offer as the owner is willing to listen.
But with all the work that’s been done, consider what it would cost to duplicate his efforts.
“The car was gone through so it could be a daily driver,” the owner points out. “Nothing was wrong mechanically before and certainly isn’t now, just peace of mind.”
About the only drawback we see about this car is the lack of air conditioning, though that could be rectified with a call to Vintage Air.
Source:
craigslist.org
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Very nice but I agree about it not having AC. The interiors of C3s can get pretty hot in the summertime.
Yea…. AC and a third pedal…. Maybe worth the $45K….
Could live with the auto in this very nice Corvette, but not without A/C, that’s a big deal in a big block car, they even get hot on a cold day.
Momma always said “Son, if you can’t take the heat stay out of the kitchen.”
Very nice, tore off the half front clip of my mustang gt
A few months later car pulled up on my way home
They had a front clip same color as mine for forty dollars. One night I gave someone a ride home when I should not have been driving. Man I didn’t know that I could drive like that. Next year did alcohol interlock, while on oxygen treatment for COPD . Drive safe use protective clothing for fiberglass work please.
23 k car – why all that suspension work? Interior looks a little worn – maybe 123 k?
I had a1970 brads hatch green,loved the car
Will you consider 35,000 without ac
I will orffer 41,250. for the car name is Salvador Correa phone number is 786 299 – 4797
Awesome Corvette! Worth the price! This is a Corvette, not just any car! I am sure God in heaven has one!
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