Description

Here it is collectors!! The rarest of the rare 1 out of 188 built 1971 Corvette LS6 T-top Coupe (documented with tank sticker and protect o plate). Flawless correct code 983 Brands Hatch Green paint with all new correct code 403 Black interior. All chrome and stainless on this car is perfect. Matching numbers LS6 454/425hp, 4 speed transmission, 4:11 posi traction rear end, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, tilt & tele wheel, original AIR smog equipment, all original glass, working fiber optics, good year poly glass tires. This car was completely frame off restored and is ready to show. Just received a second flight award last month. Would get Top flight with correct carpet, correct hose clamps and scuff the paint in the door jams.

This is one of the rarest corvettes in existence and now available for sale. If you are in the market for a very desirable and collectable piece of Corvette Muscle car history this is it. Please call for more details. 770-427-VETT

The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe LS6 is one of the rarest cars in the world. It was only offered for a year, and during that time, only 188 were made. The rarity of the LS6, combined with its unique features, has made it a coveted prize among classic car collectors.

The LS6 was designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov and his team.  Duntov’s work on the Chevrolet Corvette line had already earned him the name “Father of the Corvette,” but he wanted to create a vehicle with more horsepower for races.  The Corvette LS6 had a number of unique features, including the 425 brake horsepower big-block V8 engine with 454 cubic inches.  The engine was made out of cast iron and featured aluminum heads. It made the LS6 the most powerful engine to be produced in 1971.  In fact, it was more powerful than any engine ever except for the L88, which was no longer in production.

In addition to this powerful engine, the LS6 also included a number of high-quality parts and features.  Some of the highlights include the 850 cfm Holley 4-barrel carburetor, an M22 “Rock Crusher” Muncie transmission, and the A.I.R. smog pump.  The car could achieve 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Not surprisingly, the engine was considered one of the worst performers as far as fuel economy goes, only managing between 9 and 14 miles per gallon.  This particular statistic didn’t get much consideration in pre-embargo 1971 when fuel was only about $0.38 / gallon (about $3.97 in today’s dollars).

Chevrolet also offered a ZR2 RPO package. The LS6 engine was joined with a four-speed manual transmission, transistorized ignition, a lightweight aluminum radiator, heavy-duty power brakes, and specialized shocks, springs, and stabilizer bars. While the standard LS6 was rare, the ZR2 RPO-equipped was almost non-existent: only 12 of these vehicles were produced. This version of the car was aimed at those who were serious about road racing, but unfortunately, the $1,747.00 price tag and lack of interest led to very low sales.  Both the LS6 and ZR2 packages were phased out and not offered in 1972.

Those who love collecting classic cars, especially Chevrolets or Corvettes, may find the 1971 Corvette LS6 to be The Holy Grail, a car that could be the centerpiece of their collection.  While you may occasionally see one of these old cars up for auction, don’t expect to find them for cheap.  Even those that are damaged or in need of repair can command fairly large prices simply because of the model’s rarity.