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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 T-Top - Manual

Lot Number: 174

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 T-Top - Manual

Stunning small-block manual gearbox C3 Targa-Top in Mille Miglia Red with side exhausts and the subject of much recent expenditure.

  • Sold for an undisclosed sum.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Mille Miglia Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    LHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    GAM 652J

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    52093 Miles

SUMMARY

Stunning small-block manual gearbox C3 Targa-Top in Mille Miglia Red with side exhausts and the subject of much recent expenditure.

DESCRIPTION

  • Fabulous third-generation Stingray finished in gleaming Mille Miglia Red with distinctive chromed side-exit exhausts
  • Easily removable Targa roof revealing the stunning 'seriously red' interior
  • Fitted with the 5.7-litre (350ci), 270bhp 'small block' V8 and the desirable 4-speed manual gearbox
  • Imported into the UK from the States in 2022 and professionally prepared and painted shortly afterwards
  • £2,451 spent on the car by our vendor in 2023 which included a power-brake conversion in August 2023. The engine was overhauled in 2023, all detailed in invoices in the file
  • 52,093 miles indicated. MOT until May 2024

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
174
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
CORVETTE
Variant
C3 TARGA
Registration Number
GAM 652J
MOT Expiry
22/05/2024
Chassis Number
194371S107826
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Mille Miglia Red

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

110 / 135

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Respray 2022

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 11th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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