1970 Corvette Convertible! 454 4-Speed Original Matching Numbers!
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454 4-Speed for sale in Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Cape Coral, Florida, United States |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Convertible 454 4-Speed |
Year: | 1970 |
Mileage: | 11251 |
VIN: | 194670s409421 |
Color: | Red |
Engine size: | 454 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Options: | Convertible |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1970
Selling this 1970 Chevy Corvette Convertible out of a long term collection with a matching numbers 454 big block and 4-speed manual transmission! In it's original color of Monza Red with black interior and black top. Classic muscle car that is only increasing in value, especially if someone wants to to take it to the next level. Hard to find with the original motor and transmission, so this is the one to invest in! Now, it is a 49 year old, mostly original, unrestored Corvette, so it's not going to be like new and can either be tinkered with a bit to enjoy now or be a great foundation for a frame off restoration. By the way, when I got this car, the tires were badly dry rotted so I had a brand new set of BF Goodrich Radial T/A's installed and a new Quadrajet carb. I wanted to have some fun with it myself, but because of some business changes, I have decided to go ahead and sell it. I have 50 detailed pictures below that are part of the description so you can know what you are buying. Here is as thorough a description that I can give you. I am not a Vette expert! If there is something I can check for you to clarify anything, please let me know. I will do the best I can to help, but remember this car is sold "as is" with no guarantees or warranties of any kind. With that said, here we go!
Exterior- It has been repainted in the past and is in very nice driver condition. The paint finish is very shiny as you can see and looks wonderful from 5 feet away, but you can see the tiny surface spiderweb stress cracks, very common on the older Vettes, here and there under the finish and there is a couple spots where the paint has flaked off. See the pictures below. I could not find any signs of previous collision repair, looks to me to be all original panels. I can see spots around the interior trim, etc. the original Monza Red and this repaint seems to be a shade more orange, but close enough to be the original color. But still looks very good for a daily driver as you can see below and in person. I think the convertible top may be the original one, I know all the weatherstripping is. The top's not torn, but the plastic back window is badly fogged and is starting to pull away at a spot near the bottom. Again, see pics below. But included is a brand new top, ready to install! The chrome bumpers are in great condition! They still look real nice!
Engine/Transmission- The motor runs strong with a recent set of plugs/wires/points and new Quadrajet carb. Drives and shifts very well with a strong clutch, no synchro issues, tight brakes and is not overheating. Original block and heads, see the pictures below. I have a shot with the valve cover off to verify the numbers and you can see there is no oil sludge build up! Clean! May have been rebuilt in the past or the oil was always changed regularly. No engine knocks and no smoking out of the exhaust. Both heads have the same casting number and correct date code. The intake manifold is also original with a casting number of 3955287 and a date code D2870. The clutch feels great and seems to have a lot of life left. Matching numbers on the 4-speed trans also. See a picture of the stamping below. By the way, manual steering and brakes, but power can be added if you desired, all available aftermarket.
Interior- Appears to be original from 1970. Seats are decent, not all torn up but are showing some wear. Some cracks on the doorpanel armrests, etc. and the carpets should be replaced or dyed. Again, you can see it all in the pictures below. Fuel gauge, temp gauge and oil pressure gauge appear to be working. I know the vacuum headlight lifts and windshield wipers are not working. Most likely a vacuum leak under the dash somewhere? Also, the emergency brake does not engage at all.
Underside- All original from 1970 other than a replaced fuel tank and replaced brake cylinders. The frame is very solid and just has the expected surface rust/corrosion you would find on an original 49 year old car. Plenty of pics for you to see.
Anyway, be sure to look over the features, options and the pictures below. This will give you an excellent overview to help with your decision. Overall, a pretty solid old car that would be worth a lot of money restored or if you are mechanically inclined, drive it around while fixing the little things and enjoy the way it is. PLEASE feel free to call me directly on my cell phone with any questions at all or to discuss a reasonable offer. You can reach me @ 239-940-4170. I want you to be completely comfortable with your transaction and enjoy the whole experience! And I do have a free and clear Florida title!!! The odometer is showing 11,251 miles, but of course with the age, it has to come with a mileage exempt title.
With all that is offered here, my buy it now price should make a lot of sense! Take advantage of a quick purchase with no chance of losing it to someone else or I would consider a close offer. It is sold this way so you know what the price is, honestly offered with no games! I do advertise many of my vehicles locally, but if it is still listed here, it's still for sale!
Please don't let the fear of buying sight unseen keep you from getting something you want. Just give me a call on my cell @ 239-940-4170 and we can talk about anything you need to know! Please be sure to look over my buying guidelines below, they should answer most of your questions.
Well, that's my vehicle! You can always bid with confidence on any of my offerings as I strive very hard to offer quality along with an honest description. I have literally sold hundreds of cars and trucks here on eBay and built a very strong feedback rating, so you can feel comfortable with whom you are dealing. If you have any questions or concerns about anything at all, I am always just a phone call away. My cell number is 239-940-4170 and I have it on Monday through Saturday from morning until late at night. PLEASE feel free to give me a ring! I thank you for your interest in my vehicle!
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My promise to you is to be as fair, honest and helpful as possible. I have been in the car business for a long time and have enjoyed much success here locally and selling on E-Bay. That did not come about by mistreating my customers or underhanded dealings. Give me a try and you will be pleasantly surprised. You can e-mail me with any questions or feel free to give me a call on my mobile phone @ 239-940-4170. Thank you again!
Edward Zarick
239-940-4170