1971 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The exterior of the 1971 Chevrolet Corvette remained unchanged from the 1970 version. Many blamed the strike-shortened production time caused by a labor dispute in 1969. A Sunflower Yellow color was offered for the first time, perhaps a signal of bright skies ahead. Engines ranged from a small-block 350-ci rated at 270 horsepower to a 454-ci big-block rated at 425 horsepower. The small block-based RPO LT1 V8 was a popular option, generating 330 horsepower at 5600 rpm. This car went from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds, and was clock at about 14.5 for the quarter-mile.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
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by Anonymous
Oct 12, 2023
Car appears to be nice from looking at the photos. But its a low optioned car and the price is very highOct 12, 2023
by Christopher M
May 08, 2023
The white center on the leather seats looks contrived in my opinion, hence the4 and not a full 5 rating. May 08, 2023
by James H
Apr 06, 2021
Great car would love to own. LT1 vette will always be on my list to own.Apr 06, 2021
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by Anonymous
Oct 12, 2023
Car appears to be nice from looking at the photos. But its a low optioned car and the price is very highOct 12, 2023
by Christopher M
May 08, 2023
The white center on the leather seats looks contrived in my opinion, hence the4 and not a full 5 rating. May 08, 2023
by James H
Apr 06, 2021
Great car would love to own. LT1 vette will always be on my list to own.Apr 06, 2021
by scott l
Dec 23, 2014
Great Car 350CI/350HP engine, T-top, 4 speed manual trans,good power great handling. The old saying "see the USA in your Chevrolet" differently applies to this car. Never had a bad monument just fun fun. This is the third Corvette I have owned 56, 78 and the 71 and by far the 71 has been the best. Dec 23, 2014
by Cary P
Mar 17, 2011
Growing up with my mother's '71, I always wanted to have one of my own! It's a tank to drive due to both manual tranny and steering, but it is fun, none-the-less, with or without the T-tops! It doesn't get very good gas mileage, maybe in part to my heavy right foot, but the looks, stares and thumb's up I get is worth all the gas I go through! It's got a 350 in it, along with a 4 speed tranny and stiff clutch, all of which prove that this is a true sports car. Steel City Grey is the original color and has been repainted once. The luggage rack on the rear deck is an original factory option and the rims are also original. I love it and will probably pass it down to my nephew when time comes to keep the car in the family!Mar 17, 2011
by Jacko H
Feb 22, 2011
chingado o nomas queria poner cualquier madre aqui, pero estos maricones quieren que ponga 40 palabras, tener un Corvette es simple sencillamente algo que cuando lo tengan sabran de lo que hablo, de otra forma es imposible de decirselos u.uFeb 22, 2011
by Anonymous
Dec 29, 2010
Completely Stock 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Small Block V8 producing 330HP
Great piece of American Muscle heritage.
Timeless Classic.
One of my favourite cars ever to drive, it reminds me alot like the new corvettes in handling.
Great piece of workmanship!Dec 29, 2010
by Trenton M
Jan 23, 2010
our 1971 vette has a smooth performance. The vette is original and hasnt ever needed any big repairs. It is very rare because it has both red interior and exterior. Not sure about the mileage. the car is very fun to drive. the best thing is when you go around curves going about 50 the car feels that if the gravity has no more control of it.Jan 23, 2010
by Mark H
Jun 21, 2008
everythingJun 21, 2008
by Cameron P
Jun 14, 2008
Love the Stingray DesignJun 14, 2008
by Michael E
Mar 28, 2008
My family found this thing for $16,000 this past fall. It's a family-owned car, though it doesn't get driven all that much. It would be way too expensive to insure for general driving, so there has to be a limited-mileage policy to keep it reasonable. That's the only reason it doesn't get a perfect 5/5: it's a good Sunday, show, or fancy date car, but would you want to drive it to Safeway and park it in the lot with all the other cars?
Full leather interior, slim steering wheel, removable T-top, even the fiber-optics work, letting you know if all your taillights are functional.Mar 28, 2008
by Paul P
Feb 10, 2008
This thing passed everything but gas stations and caught fire more than once...but it was all worth the ride. The LS-5 with 454 power and turbo 400 automatic was ground shattering. However, it provided a little too much torque for the frame to handle.Feb 10, 2008
by Angelo F
Jan 18, 2008
350 bored and stroked to a 383. ported and polished heads. heddman hedders, 3" mandrel bent exhaust, MSD 6AL ignition, holley 650 double pumper, 4 speed. warbonnet yellow piant (original color) with dark saddle leather interior. 19" TT2 american racing rims with BFG G-Force T/A kdw tiresJan 18, 2008
by John C
Jan 15, 2008
Great accel, amazing noise, nice body..Jan 15, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 26, 2007
a friend past away and sold me the car.I hade a mustang gt Ilost iterest in the mustang after puchasing the vette,sold the mustang,put all my time and effort in the vette,cruissing in the vette is a sure rush I constanlly get compliments every one stares at my vette I realized there is no comparising,to the mustang.this a true american sports car.Sep 26, 2007
by Anonymous
Jan 23, 2007
Bought it with 6,000 miles on it. Drove it til 99,000 miles. never had to change a valve cover. Engine remained untouched except for oil changes, spark plugs and wires and air filters. A few wheel bearings, u-joints (both a pain in the rear), and a little trans work and a hole in the pumpkin were real learning experiences but I wouldn't trade the enjoyment of driving that beauty and the looks I got for any amount of work I had to put in. Bridgehampton Blue with both tops. Loved it.Jan 23, 2007
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