1971 Corvette 454 LS5 365HP A/C #s Match 3rd owner since 1979 big block LS5 454

Chevrolet Corvette 1971 Description

Relisted due to bad eBayer whoclicked Buy It Now and backed out!

Call for more details or pictures 612-819-4804 Aaron

My reserve is very reasonable. Thousands of dollars in extra or original parts!

This Corvette will sell!

I'm starting a family and need more back seats!

454 LS5 is faster than an LT1 350!

1971 Corvette LS5 454 V8 with A/C and Custom Interior leather Trim

126K original miles

Third owner since 1979!

Bought from old grandparents! Owned for almost 10 years!

All matching-numbers, including engine/transmission/rear end

Tilt & Telescope steering column and deluxe leather interior.

Highly optioned car with Power windows, Power steering and brakes, TH400 auto, and rear window defogger.

NCRS Shipping Data Report lists it sold at Lind Chevrolet dealer in Grand Marais, MN

This car comes with a ton of extra, original parts. Way too much to list!

T-top coupe

454 V8 LS5 365HP number’s-matching (Production 5,097)

Rebuilt TH400 transmission original, VIN matches

C60 Factory Air Conditioning (Production 11,481) A/C works!

C50 Rare rear window defogger (Production 1,598!)

N40 Power steering

Power brakes

A31 Power windows (Production 6,191)

Tilt and telescope steering column (Production 8,130)

Deluxe interior with leather seats, wood-grain accents and cut pile carpeting (only 2,602)

Factory 15”x8” Rally wheels

Original P02 deluxe finned wheel covers go with sale

All new Radial T/A tires 255-60-15 (less than 1000 miles)

Factory 3.08 posi gears (good MPGs)

New front brakes, including calipers and hoses (Lifetime warranties)

New front brake hard brake line

New driveshaft U-joints

New M&H exact copy battery cables and Optima Battery

New horn relay

New GM headlight vacuum relays (3 total)

New headlight actuators (originals go with sale)

Complete new NCRS factory front suspension, upper and lower A-arms with riveted ball joints

New A/C heater core

A/C works

New heater hoses (steel tube for A/C fan) and tower clamps

Original 454 A/C fan (big $) stored safely away

L88 aluminum water pump (non-original working water pump goes with sale)

Dr. Rebuild vacuum hose complete kit (striped factory correct kit)

Dr. Rebuild radiator shroud seals and rubbers

Interior

New cut pile carpeting, original carpet behind the seats

Eastwood insulation installed before carpet (to keep interior cool)

New matching floor mats

New seat back plastic (originals go with sale)

New parts in console: GM heater A/C control, switch, lenses

New power window switch harnesses

New instrument panel bulbs and lenses

New headlight vacuum switches and hoses

NOS GM headlight switch

New A/C heater core!

New in-dash speakers (originals go with sale)

Chassis

Restored transmission crossmember

New Factory tunnel insulation

New rubber differential “puck” (original goes with sale)

Complete new NCRS factory front suspension, upper and lower A-arms with riveted ball joints

Original A-arm set of four goes with sale

Moog front coil springs (Original big block springs go with sale)

New stainless steel-sleeved brake calipers (Lifetime Warranty with receipts)

New front crossmember brake hard line with stainless hoses

Silicone fluid is used

Tires are new Radial T/A 255-60-15

Original 15x8” wheels

Reproduction Rally wheel trim rings and caps

Exhaust

Reproduction 2-1/2” Eckler’s aluminized exhaust with stock style mufflers stainless tips and clamps

New dual exhaust hanger (original goes with sale)

Only non-stock items:

New Holley Q-jet replacement 4165 carb (original Q-jet goes with sale, big $)

Borgeson power steering gearbox upgrade

Original steering box, hoses and ram system go with sale

New power steering pump (original goes with sale)

New belts for power steering, water pump, A/C

New DeWitts radiator (black ice) with electric fan conversion ($1200)

Original Harrison big block radiator is stored in box

Big Block shroud is also boxed (in pieces)

Original Big Block A/C-specific fan and clutch stored

New high-amp alternator (Tuff Stuff) with upgraded wiring to handle higher electrical loads

Distributor has Pertronix electronic ignition upgrade (under black cap)

New AC Delco GM black spark plug wires

Optima Yellow battery

KYB shocks all around

Roller rockers under stock valve covers

Previous owner had rear suspension done before purchased

New gas tank, sending unit

Original tank stored away- only 1” left of build sheet on it

Engine details

Original, stock standard bore 3963512 block

Stock LS5 cast iron intake

New starter (wrapped with fiberglass heat shield)

New 454 flexplate (original goes with sale)

AC Delco plug wires

Electronic Ignition upgrade (Pertonix Ignitorunder new black cap)

Oil pan restored when one-piece Fel-Pro gasket was installed.

Engine rebuilt by Kath Auto with its standard bore and original pistons in 1990. One head had a crack, so another set of rebuilt Oval Ports were installed (with roller rockers). Original heads go with sale. The mild cam is a torque monster, easily chirps the tires yet has a great idle. I’ve enjoyed it but never really beat on it. Runs and drives great.

There is only minor oil drips: one by fuel pump gasket up front. Rearmain oil plug drips, mostlyfromstorage.Otherwise the engine is very clean.

Frame

There is no damage on this frame. This car was always stored and never driven in winter. The birdcage is clean. When working on the dash and carpeting, I pulled the kick panels to reveal dry and very clean front body mounts.

Years ago after taking off the side-pipe exhaustand covers (too loud!), I scuffed and painted the bottom frame rockerarea just so it looked more detaied.

Turbo 400 Transmission

Original TH400 was rebuilt ($700) after it was leaking extensively and needed a good cleaning. Stamp codes all match and a new stock stall converter was installed. Rebuilt driveshaft with u-joints and new transmission mount.

Cooling

Original brass big block radiator was stored. It never overheated, but I wanted to keep it that way. With the new DeWitts aluminum radiator and dual Spal fan conversion it runs cool as can be. ($1200 value)

NOS aluminum L88 water pump and all new hoses with tower clamps

New 180 degree thermostat and housing

NOS upper radiator hose and tower clamps

Correct reproduction big block with A/C lower radiator hose tube with indent to clear fan blades

New heater core!

I know the owner history back through 1979. I am the third owner since 1979.

’79-‘88

’88-‘08

’08- present

Bought from an old friend of the family, you could call him my second grandfather. He bought it in 1988. I was in junior high at the time, and after I saw it knew I wanted to buy it someday. He called one day and I had to sell my 1969 Malibu to get the dream car I wanted. It wasn’t cheap, but it’s an original numbers-matching LS5 454 365HP with TH400 transmission car.

I took off the side pipes and had a shop install a reproduction Eckler’s 2-1/2” exhaust system with factory style mufflers, mounts, and stainless tips. I installed 10" bolts to lower rear, it scraps from time to time. Tips could have been better centered.

Original and now-expensive carb has been stored in a box for decades. It runs a replacement Holley spread-bore (bought new) - yes a Holley. It’s a common Corvette carb upgrade for ease of tuning and way better performance.

Distributor with mechanical tach cable is still in use, though it was upgraded to electronic ignition instead of points.

The best part about this car is everything that has been done to it could be converted back to NCRS stock standards if you want. I’ve kept everything I took off the car, including the original PO2 Deluxe hubcaps.

Everything I’ve done in last 9 years was to add to the driving enjoyment, but never change the stock look.

It was repainted in early ‘80s and could use another paintjob. The driver’s door was also damaged 20- years ago and replaced at a Corvette restoration shop, primered red. Couldn’t match the old paint. Original door goes with sale. As for the factory double-bulge hood, it had those cut outs in it. I have the pieces that were cut out so if you wanted to put it back to stock, it’s easy to do so.

Never dreamed I’d want to sell it. My life has changed. This isn’t a family car and I’ve decided to pass it on to the next person who dreamed of owning a true big block Vette. It’s not perfect, but runs and drives great.

I’ve put my heart and soul into this ride, learning a ton about restoring Corvettes. They are a challenging car to work on. I’ve changed a heater core and radiator in this air-conditioned big block Vette, something no man should have to endure.

I had this Vette in the shop from last Thanksgiving till May, slowly rebuilding and checking off to-do list. Small things needed fixing such as the horn never worked and steering column was loose. Now everything works! That includes headlights and fans and wiper cowl stays down when started. We spent months tracing vacuum leaks and fixing wrong things here and there, until now it’s great. I spent over 3 grand in labor not to mention parts!

I’ve been driving this car non-stop for 2 months with only minor issues, mainly from sitting for so long the last six months. A few small oil leaks, mostly due to sitting. A slight power steering leak from hose and I had to wrap the fuel line because the heater hose was right up against it and too much heat transferred into fuel line.

Only things that don’t work on car:clock, alarm, and rear window defogger. Original jack and lug wrench is also gone. Passenger door is missing lock knob (repo knob doesn’t fit correctly).

This is a very original big block Corvette with all matching-numbers, all engine, transmission and rear axle. Even with all the downtime to restore things over the years, it still was driven a lot. All it really needs is a paint job.

Thank you for looking.

I have a 100% feedback score with many compliments to my shipping and professionalism. I do not flip hundreds of cars or parts for profit like eBay dealers.

Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping related expenses and must contact me within 24 hours after auction end to schedule delivery. An immediate, non-refundable deposit of $750 is required within 24 hours after auction close (PayPal accepted for only the deposit). Remaining balance is due within 7 days after auction close and no PayPal for balance payment. Cashier’s check or direct deposit to my bank. Call for details.

This car is for sale locally.

Please call anytime 612-819-4804 for more details or pictures.

There are plenty of extra boxes that comes with this 454 Corvette. Remember, there are cylinder heads, gas tank, radiator, box of a-arms, steering box and ram system, etc.Likely would be a truck bed worth of space needed. It will NOT fit inside the car if car is to be transported.

One of the brake hoses seemed like it was leaking. Just to be sure, I bought and installed new front calipers, hoses and brake pads. I even kept the other calipers as cores and Russel stainless steel lines, as they were only about 8 years old. It now brakes great. Lifetime warranty with receipts on brakes.
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