1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Convertible - $50k high bid

Two-time NCRS Top Flight winner. 48,105 miles. Matching numbers 350/330 HP LT1 V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. Power disc brakes. Saddle leather upholstery. AM/FM radio. Rear luggage rack. Rally wheels. Redline tires. Owner's manual. Window sticker.

The 1971 Corvette Coupe was virtually unchanged from the 1970 model with just some interior restyling. It was the final year of high-compression engines before emissions-driven detuning, with 21,801 units built. 6,354 coupes and 15,447 convertibles left the factory with 1,949 being LT1s. The 350 ci LT-1 engine variant offered horsepower equivalent to Chevy’s larger 455 cubic inch LS-5 motor. By 1971, emissions regulations brought power down to 330 bhp. Twist was 360 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm with 0-60 mph in 6 seconds onto a top speed of 137 mph.

Rare options in 1971 were the ZR1 engine package (8), the ZR2 engine package (12), the LS6 425 HP engine (188), and the 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission (130).

The car crossed the block at Mecum with an estimate of $60k to $80k.