LT1 Leads The Way
Does anyone know how many LT1 Corvette roadsters were built in 1971? That question has been burning in my brain ever since I saw this 1971 Corvette LT1 Convertible as it was being listed for sale this week. When the big block muscle car era was coming to a close the Corvette LT1 became the symbol of performance for the future. The times were changing and the handwriting was on the wall for the end of the muscle car era. Emissions mandates and gas shortages would eventually put an end to big engines so horsepower had to come in smaller packages.
The Ontario Orange 1971 Corvette LT1 Convertible was listed by Verrillo Motorcar Company out of Clifton Park, New York. They say it comes with a window sticker and its original Protect-O-Plate in the original booklet. It has the original Holley 4-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed close ratio manual transmission. It is a legitimate 140 mph Stingray with the advanced long travel suspension. These Corvette small blocks were tuned to get similar performance as the big block cars. It was the last of the chrome steel bumper C3 Corvettes. This stunning LT1 roadster has two NCRS Top Flight Awards to its credit. Making it even more rare is the original Ontario Orange finish.
Government emissions regulations demanded that the 1971 LT1 engines would have lower compression than the previous year. GM wanted to meet the 91-octane fuel requirement for phasing out leaded fuels, so the LT1 dropped to 330 horsepower. But with the lightweight re-designed Stingray fiberglass body, the car still had power to spare.
We know that 14,680 Corvette coupes were built in 1971, and that 7,121 convertibles were made that year. But no record was kept to record how many of the convertibles were LT1’s, although Chevrolet did record that 1,949 Corvette LT1’s were produced, both coupes and convertibles. By estimate, many have decided that 650 would be the appropriate number of LT1 convertibles produced by figuring the percentage of coupes to convertibles in total production. But it is likely lower than that because coupes were in higher demand that year as the T-tops were just becoming popular on coupes in 1971.
So the exact numbers may remain a mystery, but it is for sure that the LT1 marked a new era in Corvette performance. This is an historic car with massive interest among Corvette collectors.
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Classic Car News This Week
Big GAA Auction
We hope you were able to follow the GAA Classic Auction during this past weekend. It was an historic event with so many top museum quality cars crossing the auction stage at “The Palace” in Greensboro, North Carolina. The top sale was this 1967 Mustang GT500E Eleanor style restomod, a throwback to the Gone in 60 Seconds movie. The Eleanor recreations have become a collector trend all their own in the hobby. This one sold for $198,000. For a quick review of the auction you may want to read the report by eClassicAutos.com today. The special GAA Classic Cars auction happened last weekend, April 25-27, 2024, featuring 550 cars mostly from three No Reserve Collections. The Pre-War No Reserve cars were especially interesting because it included vintage and antique cars you don’t see at auctions ever. The next GAA Auction will happen this summer, July 25-27. We’ll keep you informed.
AEB Braking Mandates
The Federal Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) new mandate on Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems will require all manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks to equip new vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems by mid-way through 2029, it was reported this week. That will effect cars and trucks manufactured for the 2030 model year. The NHTSA says the new rule will save 360 lives annually. Oddly, traffic deaths went up during the COVID-19 lockdown period. This new NHTSA rule was invoked because of that increase. The NHTSA acted on directive from Congress to establish standards for AEB systems using sensors, cameras and radar to pinpoint when an object ahead might collide with a vehicle. The system would automatically apply the braking system to slow or stop the car. The new rule would make AEB standard on cars and light trucks. Most importantly, the sensors must be able to detect pedestrians both in daylight and at night. The number of pedestrians killed in 2022 was 7,522, the highest number since 1981. Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Toyota, Subaru and Nissan already meet these rquirements. Ford has up to 78 percent of their vehicles already meeting the rule. All auto manufacturers agreed to have some form of emergency braking alerts in their vehicles by 2022. But these new rules are more stringent and require vehicles to apply actual AEB at up to 90 miles per hour.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1970 Yenko Deuce
A real deal 1970 Yenko Deuce Nova was listed by Streetside Classics in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a Sunflower Yellow Yenko, one of only ten produced in that color. And, yes, it is in the Yenko Registry and has been documented. With the revered 350 LT1 high horsepower motor, it is one of the most sought after cars on the planet. In 1970 the LT1 was rated at 370 horsepower, but many think it was actually more like 400 horsepower. It was that powerful. It had the solid lifter cam with 11:1 compression. Handling all the power is a Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission. It has the GM 12-bolt rear end with 4.10 gears. Can you say burnouts? They say it was restored using all GM parts.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
If you have read any of our recent newsletters, you know that Reina International Auto in Brookfield, Wisconsin is liquidating all the cars in a local museum. When the founder passed the investors decided to liquidate their investments. This creates a great opportunity to acquire some interesting collector cars. For instance, here is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a rare E Code classic Thunderbird, in Gunmetal Gray with a white auxiliary hardtop. It has the Y block 312 ci V8 with 2 4-barrel E Code carburetors. All the power hooks up to a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. The interior is Ivory leather. It is a great example of the kind of cars available for sale now. Click here to review the inventory at Reina International and see more of these liquidation cars while they last.
1947 Hudson Big Boy
A small group of Hudson collectors regularly monitors the Cars-On-Line website to spot classic Hudson cars and trucks as they are posted for sale here. Today is one of those days. Here is a 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup which has surfaced in the for sale market. It is often referred to as a Super Six Pickup because it has an original Hudson Super Six cylinder engine. It runs and drives exactly the way an original Super Six pickup should, says North Shore Classics, the Illinois broker that is selling it for its Colorado owner. They have this coveted Hudson pickup for sale at a very affordable price. They claim it is the “nicest example in existence.” You will see that it is highly detailed in the photos. With show quality body and paint, you Hudson collectors will thrill to see the price on this one.
Collector Cars with Low Miles
1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
If you could go back to 1979 you might find a Cadillac Coupe DeVille this nice. But today, this may be the only one left in this condition. This Cadillac is being offered for sale at Vanguard Motor Sales in Plymouth, Michigan. They tell us it has only 17k original miles. Watch the detailed walk-around video, as Greg gives you a tour of the car. As he notes, this car is so clean, you will only find one this nice when they are new. This one is still like new. Greg will take you for a ride in this “as new” Cadillac DeVille. Then take a look at the factory original undercarriage. Remember, they are only new once.
You’ll find hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1929 Ford Tudor
There is a story behind this 1929 Ford Model A Tudor project car. A very talented hot rod builder and his wife were a team. Living in Pasco, Washington, they built several cars. This one was one they were working on when the husband passed away. He was known for his prowess in building a hot rod the right way. You can tell from the photos that the frame on this ’29 was a work of art as hot rods go. But, now the wife needs to sell this cherished project. In the photos you can see the parts they accumulated to build this one. Now it needs someone to assemble it. There is a lot of value in this offering.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1952 Cadillac Series 62, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1970 Mustang Mach 1 from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
1931 Chevrolet AE Sport Roadster, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1966 Dodge Charger, Classic Car Deals
1968 Porsche 911L Coupe, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1965 Mustang Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1967 Ford Wagon, Streetside Classics Phoenix
1980 Chevy Monza from Atol, ID
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1966 Oldsmobile 442
A private party seller from Hollister, California just dropped the price on his 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Tripower. This is big news for Oldsmobile fans. He says it drives perfect and is a show winner. It is a 4-speed muscle car with only 23,388 documented miles. He says it has had one repaint, plus the motor has been rebuilt. With all that he was asking $85,000. But just this week he dropped the price to $55,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Plymouth Fury Convertible | $90,000 | $75,000 |
| 1969 Camaro Pro Touring | $82,500 | $72,500 |
| 1972 Corvette LT1 Coupe | $69,000 | $63,000 |
| 1957 Chevrolet Nomad | $84,500 | $78,900 |
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
Find more in the Off Road Section on Cars On Line.com. There’s even more on the New Listings page!
Future Collectibles
Find more in the SUV Section online. You can see all the fresh ads on the New Listings page.
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You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Find more on the New Listings page of our website.
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear on the New Listings page.
Check the Mercury Muscle Car Section. Or you can see all the fresh ads as they are listed daily on the New Listings page.
Pontiac Muscle Cars
Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day on the New Listings page.
Check out the Buick Muscle Car Section. More listed daily on the New Listings page.
You’ll find many more modern sports cars listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section.
Scroll through the Trucks & 4x4s Section for more. The newest ads come in on the New Listings page.
Classic Customs
You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.
Volkswagen
Imported Sports Cars
You’ll see more for sale in the Pro Street Section, or on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
Classic Pickups
See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Luxury Section or on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1964 Plymouth Savoy
Nothing reminds you of “old school” drag racing like a 1964 Plymouth Savoy with a Max Wedge. This B Body example was built at the Los Angeles plant. The original 6 cylinder car was stripped to the chassis and rotisserie restored to a Stage III Max Wedge car as you see it now. The seller says it has all original body parts with Chrysler markings. The 8 ¾ rear end was powder coated and has Sure Grip, Mopar Super Stock leaf springs, Max Wedge rated rear shocks, 833 4-speed with a trunnion yoke and overdrive 4th gear. In other words, it was done right.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1968 Camaro, Streetside Phoenix, RS/SS 454 tribute
1969 Camaro, Streetside Phoenix, SS 396 tribute
1969 Camaro, Ideal Classic Cars, FL, SS tribute
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1976 Corvette
You don’t see many 1976 Corvette Coupes this nice. Coyote Classics in Greene, Iowa just listed it for sale. The classic Silver 1976 Corvette looks pretty good in the photos. It has the 350 small block engine with a 4-speed manual transmission. They report that it has less then 74k miles. Sounds good, too. They say the motor is rebuilt, and the car drives well. They refer to it as a “pretty fun little hot rod.” They categorize it as a “driver quality car.” Click here to watch a detailed inspection video. You will see the interior, dash and seat upholstery. This is a T-Top coupe. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is only $16,995.
1950 Studebaker Champion
A private party seller from Indiana has listed his 1950 Studebaker Champion W5 Regal Deluxe 4-Door car for sale. He says it has its original numbers matching 6 cylinder engine with a 3-speed and overdrive. It has very slick paint and nice chrome, and it runs and drives and stops great. This car has no rust, according to the seller. You can see the photo of the interior with the suicide style rear door open. The interior looks clean. The engine compartment looks original and clean as will. Have our Cars-On-Line pre-purchase inspection service look at this one before you buy. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The asking price is only $15,000.
1955 Plymouth Belvedere
This week Country Classic Cars out of Staunton, Illinois has posted a 1955 Plymouth Belvedere for sale. This one is a classic custom restoration which was done some time ago. The 2-door car was made into a “hot rod” mild custom. The interior was redone during the restoration and it now has leather seats. Under the hood is a small block Chevy 350 ci V8 with an automatic transmission. The car has power brakes. They say it runs and drives out very well. Here is a walk-around video to show you more of the detail. When you inspect it you will find it idles smooth as glass. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday next week. Their asking price is only $13,500.
1965 Studebaker Cruiser
Here’s one you don’t see very often. This is a 1965 Studebaker Cruiser, a variant of the original Studebaker Lark family. After 1964 the Lark name was phased out, and the Cruiser, Commander and Daytona names replaced it. It was all part of Studebaker’s move to compact economy car production. Industrial designer Brook Stevens (founder of Excalibur) redesigned the Cruiser. This one has a 350 V8 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. It is being offered for sale at Streetside Classics in Phoenix, Arizona. The rare collector car will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $14,995.
1980 Corvette
Of all the renditions of Stingray Corvettes, the 1980 Corvette may be one of the most beautiful, and the one most people recognize as the “Stingray look.” This white 1980 Corvette Coupe with the dark tinted T-top is a stunning example. You may be surprised to learn that it is a “barn find” car, out of long term ownership. It comes with a partial tank sticker. It is being offered for sale through Fast Lane Classic Cars in St Charles, Missouri. It has the 350 ci V8 with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Note the blue leather interior. Although it runs and drives, Fast Lane considers it a project car at this point. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $12,995.
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT
Diminutive as it was, the Pontiac Fiero GT delivered a thrilling driving experience. You sat low and had the shifter lever at your shoulder level much like a Formula One race car. Here is a 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT which is being offered for sale by Streetside Classics in Tampa, Florida. In its history it has had only two Florida owners. The space age look and stance is enhanced by 15″ Fiero GT wheels encased in 215/60R15 tires. The 2.8 Liter V6 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth acceleration and capable handling. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. Their asking price is $16,995.
2001 Jaguar XKR
A good car builder and restorer from back in the day has come across this 2001 Jaguar XKR for sale in Florida. He says the beautiful garage kept Jaguar sports car is like driving a brand new car. It is in British Racing Green, and he says the cashmere leather interior is flawless. He says the car is fully equipped, and everything works. “No excuses,” he notes. With all maintenance up to date, this is the XKR coupe you want to check out. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. The asking price is only $13,500.
Often there are more cars that deserve to be in the DEAL of the DAY than we can schedule for our front page feature. Here is a list of cars that just missed the cut for the DEAL of the DAY this week. Remember, you saw them here first:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | $18,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | $17,500 | Laguna Beach, CA |
| 1978 Datsun B210 GX | $18,995 | Phoenix, AZ |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1988 Mazda RX-7 GXL | $9,000 | Flushing, MI |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | $9,995 | Phoenix, AZ |
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