Vehicle Description
$54,995 *
Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this numbers-matching 1970 LT1 Corvette convertible with both hard and soft tops. Only 1,287 of these 370hp cars were produced in 1970 and only a fraction of those are still on the road - even less with their original engine and transmission. 1970 was the first year that GM offered the LT1 - a high-performance racing-inspired engine offered in both the Corvette and the Camaro Z/28. The LT1 is a 350ci 5.7 liter V-8 with solid lifters, a forged steel crankshaft, 4-bolt main block, 11:1 compression, impact-extruded pistons, high-lift camshaft, low-restriction exhaust, an aluminum intake, 4-barrel carburetor, and finned aluminum valve covers. Corvettes ordered with the LT1 got domed hoods with LT1 decals and they could not be ordered with A/C. This Corvette comes to us with a stack of handwritten pages itemizing an engine rebuild (about 1K miles ago), the addition of power brakes, a power steering rebuild, a wiper door system rebuild, a new tilt/telescopic steering column, a rebuilt distributor, a vacuum system rebuild, a chassis lube, and repacking of the front wheel bearings. There are no dates or shop information on these pages, just items and dollar amounts. Hence, we can not attest to any of that information - we can only describe it as we see it and let others interpret the paperwork as they may. Let's dig deeper into the details of this cool C3 Corvette...
According to the trim tag, this Corvette was born with Donnybrooke Green paint (982) and a Saddle vinyl interior (418). The Saddle interior has remained over the years, but the car is now wearing a coat of white paint with white hard and soft tops. It appears that the paint job was done quite some time ago and it is now in driver quality condition with chips, spider webbing, touchups, checking, and crazing. From 10 feet away these imperfections can't be seen, but you'll notice them upon closer inspection. The look of this C3 is iconic, with it's swooping curvaceous lines that make it look like it's going fast while sitting still. Up front you'll find a vented hood with chrome vent trim and LT1 decals, a gleaming chrome bumper with split eggcrate grille, a cross-flags badge, and the signature Corvette pop-up headlights. As you move around the side you'll see bright windshield trim, a chrome drivers mirror, hideaway wipers, bright rocker trim, and "Stingray" fender badges above eggcrate side-vents. The manually-operated white soft top with plastic rear window is in good condition, as is the white hard top with tan headliner. The wheel and tire combination is a perfect fit for the car, with 5-slot grey Rally wheels adorned with centercaps and beauty rings all wrapped in white-letter BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. Around back are two chrome bumperettes, round chrome-ringed taillights, and chrome rectangular exhaust tips. The gas cap door on the rear deck wears a cross-flags badge that matches the one up front on the nose. Peek under the rear end to find a spare kit with a full spare tire.
Raise the forward-lifting hood to reveal a clean stock engine bay. At the center is the original numbers-matching LT1 350ci V-8 with a CTK suffix code - denoting it as a 370hp paired with a manual transmission and transistor ignition (a true LT1). The orange block is topped with heads (3927186) that could have been on a 300, 350, or 370hp engine. Correct finned aluminum valve covers with cross-flags insignia sit on top. The aluminum intake is paired with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor (3972121) specific to the 370hp engine. A chrome air cleaner with "350 Turbofire 370hp" decal tops it all off. We're not done with numbers-matching parts yet - the distributor (1111491) is correct for a 370hp with transistor ignition and the alternator (1100884) is also correct for a 370hp. The original smog pump system is still present, though the belt has been removed to render it inoperative. Also still present is the chrome ignition cover. The engine is outfitted with a newer-looking power steering system and the brake booster, master cylinder and lines all look new as well. Disc brakes can be found on all four corners, assuring excellent stopping ability. Exhaust flows from cast manifolds through newer pipes and mufflers before exiting the rear with a distinct rumble. Mated to the LT1 V-8 is a numbers-matching Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels with Positraction gears.
Swing open the drivers door and the courtesy lights pop on to illuminate a nice Saddle Tan interior. The door cards are OEM-style with logo door handles and crank windows. The good-looking bucket seats are tan vinyl with both flat and woven textures and they look like they've been re-covered in the recent past. Splitting the buckets is a woven vinyl armrest and a console that is home to the emergency brake, a chrome shifter with finger-lifts and a black boot, and controls for the working vents, heater, and fan. The black shift plate appears to be newer and it displays the correct data for an LT1 370hp engine. The center console flows up to the dash where you'll find a working Delco AM/FM push-button radio and gauges for fuel, temp, battery, and oil as well as a clock (inop). Controls for the working hideaway 2-speed wipers are just above, under the crack-free dashpad. Ahead of the driver is an OEM 3-spoke steering wheel - freshly wrapped in brown leather - on a tilt and telescopic column. The wheel frames a 160mph speedometer and a 7K tachometer. The odometer shows 42,058 miles though the title claims Odometer Discrepency. The flip-up headlights work just as they should and so do the dash lights. The Tan carpet is good qualtiy and it is in generally good condition with some light fading and discoloration typical of a convertible. If you've always wanted an LT1 Corvette but just couldn't stomach the prices of show-quality examples, this is your chance to get an all-numbers-matching driver-quality 2-top convertible for a price that won't break the bank! Rare Corvettes like this one don't come around every day - this is your chance to own a genuine piece of American automotive history! Don't delay, give our friendly staff a call today!
ENGINE
350ci 370hp LT1 V-8 (Pad#70S412491) (Suffix-V0603CTK)
OEM Heads (#3927186)
Finned Aluminum Valve Covers with Cross-flags Logo
Aluminum Intake
Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor (#3972121)
OEM Distributor (#1111491)
OEM Alternator (#1100884)
Chrome Air Cleaner
Chrome Ignition Cover
Transistor Ignition
Newer Power Steering
Full Smog System (No Belt)
Cast Exhaust Manifolds
Newer Pipes and Mufflers
TRANSMISSION
4-Speed Muncie M21 (P0C03B) (#70S412491)
Positraction Rear Axle
BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Newer Booster, Master Cylinder, and Lines
EXTERIOR
Driver-Quality White Paint
Bright Chrome Bumpers
Working Pop-Up Headlights
Hideaway Wipers
Vented Hood with Chrome Trim and LT1 Decals
Correct Badging
Bright Rocker Covers
White Soft Top with Clear Plastic Window
White Hard Top with Tan Headliner
Chrome Rectangular Exhaust Tips
5-Slot Rally Wheels with Center Caps and Beauty Rings
BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires
INTERIOR
Saddle Tan Vinyl Interior
Dual Texture Saddle Vinyl Bucket Seats
OEM Door Panels with Crank Windows
Center Console
Chrome Shifter with Finger-Lifts
Working Heat and Fan
Working Delco AM/FM Radio
Working Gauges (Clock Inop.)
Working 2-Speed Hideaway Wipers
160mph Speedometer and 7K Tachometer
Tilt and Telescopic Column
3-Spoke Steering Wheel with Fresh Brown Leather Wrap
Tan Carpet with Matching Carpeted Logo Floormats
Crack-Free Dash
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- White
- Interior Color:
- Saddle Tan
Vehicle Warranty
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
About Cruisin Classics Auto Sales
Cruisin Classics understands that you have many options when choosing where you purchase your classic, muscle or collector car and we would like to thank you for considering us. In 1996, Cruisin Classics built a new, 56,000 sq.ft. facility that they still operate out of today. The facility located in Columbus, Ohio is now housing hundreds of unique autos under one roof and has a stunning temperature controlled, highly secured showroom. The showroom is arguably one of the best stocked "collections for sale", showrooms in the world. Our honest business model has lasted almost 20 years-to-date and Cruisin Classics has a world-wide reputation as one of the best. The Brokerage Division has been another one of our successes as well as a success for our clients that utilize it. Who wouldn't want their investment sold by the best dealership in the business? In conclusion,100% customer satisfaction is our main goal. Always has been... always will be. We would like to invite anyone considering one of our vehicles to come to our beautiful facility to inspect the car in person or send somebody on your behalf. Again, Thank You from all of us at Cruisin Classics and enjoy your visit.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
TERMS OF SALE
Please understand that by placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above described vehicle
The above mentioned vehicle has been described to the best of our ability; however as with all pre-owned vehicles the condition is subjective. It is to be assumed that all used vehicles will have some degree of wear. We invite you, or you’re representative, to inspect our car in person at our facility.
The vehicle is sold in "as is/where is" condition, with no guarantees or warranties written or implied. Please be advised that no oral statements made concerning the vehicle constitute any warranty for this vehicle.
If you are not sure about something, please call us. We will be happy to take as much time as necessary to answer any questions you might have.
As the vehicle is for sale locally, we reserve the right to end the auction without notice if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FORMS OF PAYMENT
Cash, Bank to Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Personal Check or funds from a Lender.
Vehicle may not leave the premises the same day of payment unless it is cash. All other forms will have a hold until FUNDS HAVE CLEARED
THE WINNING BIDDER MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THE TOTAL BALANCE MUST BE PAID WITHIN THE AGREED TIME THAT BUYER AND SELLER AGREED TO AT THE INITIAL CONTACT.
SHIPPING TERMS
We make it simple for you! Our friendly sales staff will be glad to help in getting your new car in your driveway. After many years dealing with transporters, we have compiled a list of preferred shippers that will take care of your car from our lot to your front door. You can find these preferred carriers on our website under the "Shipping" tab or just give us a call and we will point you in the right direction.
Fees and Taxes
A $250 DOCUMENTATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL PURCHASES.
Ohio residents will pay all Ohio sales taxes, title and registration fees in accordance with their county of vehicle registration.
Out of state buyers do not pay Ohio sales tax, only the taxes charged by their state of vehicle registration.
The following states are "reciprocating states" and Cruisin Classics is obligated by law to collect taxes and forward to the department of taxation on behalf of the buyer.***
Ohio residents pay tax rate in their county of residence.
Arizona 5.6%
California 6.0%
Florida 6.0%
Indiana 7.0%
Massachusetts 6.25%
Michigan 6.00%
South Carolina 5.00% OR $500. Tax Cap.
***You are not double taxed on your purchase. The chart above outlines which states require Ohio dealers to collect taxes. Your local tax is charged only once, not twice. If the tax we charge is less than your local tax, you will only be obligated to pay the difference in your home state. Feel free to contact us if you are confused in any way by the new tax laws.
