Is the 71 Chevelle a good choice?
After some helpful advice I gained in another question, I started to look into the Chevelle line. I'm not particularly familiar with these cars, but I've seen the 73 model in Drive, and I do like the car's styling. Can anyone tell me where in the pantheon of classic cars do the Chevelle's belong? Are they more like VWs or BMWs? Is the 71 a good model year? I've only heard talk about the 67 and 70 years.
I've found a 71 Chevelle for $5000, though I think I can negotiate a lower price. It's a 2 dr hardtop, 3 speed transmission, has a V6 engine and mileage in the 160,000s. The car is mostly original, the only change being that the shifter was moved to the floor. The car runs smooth, and most restoration work would be cosmetic, though I think I'll tackle the mechanics eventually.
Is this a good choice? Both as a keeper and a first project car?
the 71 chevelle is nothing like the 73. not even close to a vw or bmw. how can you compare an American car to a European ? NO comparision ! 71 chevelle is 3rd generation, 70-72. most parts will interchange . Definitely a car for big cube engines . very easy to work on . very desireable for hot rodding. With a v6 would make a good beater . if you want a v8 you would have to change the front springs and radiator & a few other things and upgrade to a 4 speed tranny depending on how fast you want to go. sounds like a good grocery getter. any pics? this car would make a great project car or just cruise around . however i think 5 grand is a little high ,maybe 3,500 is more of a fair price .it's hard to say without seeing it .good luck
&1 is a great year of chevelle alot of ppl dont know that the reason the chevelle is on the map not becuase of engine or racing its becuase of the rear bumper when anyone see's the 71 rear bumper they just by instict know its a chevelle. i have been building cars for many years and built my first chevelle 2 years ago i love it till this day and still own i. i'm going to pass it too my son one day. so i say go with that joker as long as it aint a rust bucket.
I drove a 1971 SS Chevelle to high school. Definitely a great first project and definitely a keeper. It is a classic muscle car, more like a Cuda or Torino.. LOL.. Nothing like a BMW or VDub.. I can honestly say I have never seen a 2 door with a V6 though, but transplanting a v8 is quite easy. Good luck with your project.
Thanks guys! This information is really helpful. And sorry about the VW/BMW reference. I was unclear on it, and wasnt actually comparing the cars themselves, but rather, the scale of the cars, i.e. VWs are more of an average consumer car, while BMWs are more upscale cars. Here is a picture of the car, if it helps with any more info!
And one of the inside. Sorry for posting like this, I don't know how to put multiple pictures into a post.
Nice car. I would give 5k for it if there were no rust or major dents. Inspect around the back window by the trunk. They are notorious for rusting out there. Since the seats need to be replaced/repaired, I would put the bucket seats and floor shifter console in if it were me..
i have a 71 chevelle ls5 454 and you want watch out for rust in the wheel wells and especialy the trunk and always try to jew the price down
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