With the exception of the very desirable and rare RPO LS6, like drives this car, Corvette engines were detuned with reduced compression ratios to tolerate lower octane fuel. This formidable 454-cid, 425-hp V-8 powerplant has aluminum heads and led the way in the American car industry horsepower race two years running. The LS6 option carried a $1,221 price uptick when ordered. This reinforced the iconic status of the Corvette and the huge following it had in the automotive world.

This particular Corvette is one of only 188 built in 1971 with the fearsome LS6 engine, and it is reported to be one of only seven that was built with the M40 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, a $100.35 option with the LS6 and LS5 engines, but no charge with lesser horsepower units. The Corvette also has a Posi-traction rear end for maximum acceleration.

This fantastic machine benefits from a complete, no-expense-spared body-off restoration that was completed in 2012. It is refinished in its correct factory colors of War Bonnet Yellow with Saddle leather deluxe interior and accessory black vinyl removable hardtop. The body is completely original and is a “never hit” example that translates to a spectacular presentation. Additional equipment on this convertible includes transistor ignition, tilt and telescopic steering column, AM/FM radio; power windows, steering and four-wheel disc brakes. Rally wheels and five original Goodyear F70x15 tires are also part of this special package. It is properly documented with NCRS shipping data and is listed in the LS6 Registry and Survey.