1970 Chevrolet Corvette

- Restored In The Early 2000's
- 2 Family Owned
- Original Sales Documents
- Numbers Matching 454ci / 390 Horsepower LS5 V8
- Numbers Matching Close Ratio 4 Speed Transmission
- 38k Miles Shown
- Monza Red Exterior
- Black Interior
- T Tops

Is there anything more iconic or American than the Chevrolet Corvette? Well, actually, there is, if that said Corvette is painted Monza Red and has a Big Block with a 4-speed! Here at Garage Kept Motors, we are excited to offer one the most muscular of the C3 Corvettes offered, the 1970 LS5 V8 with 390 hp equipped. This Vette has only been owned by two families and comes well-documented with original dealer invoices and sales documents.

This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette was restored in 2011 and the paint was professionally applied over well-executed bodywork and polished to a high gloss. The paint has since been well maintained and has only acquired a few small chips and blemishes that are difficult to see. The bumper chrome has some light patina but still shines with a rich brilliance. Likewise, the remaining trim and stainless moldings are in good shape only requiring some light buffing/restoration.

Inside the cockpit of this road rocket, the black interior has been cosmetically restored with new seat upholstery, carpet, and new floor mats embossed with the Corvette emblem. The interior of these C3 Corvettes are very reminiscent of early spacecraft which may explain why the Apollo program astronauts at NASA were so drawn to them. This vehicle features full instrumentation to monitor the engine vitals, plus a dash clock and fiber optic exterior light monitors. A Custom AutoSound Radio AM/FM with Aux input for your iPod or phone input replaces the factory unit.

Under the hood sits the correct, numbers-matching drivetrain, an LS5 454cid V8 Big Block. Factory rated at 390 hp and 500 ft. lbs. of torque. The engine compartment presents well and has been well maintained with a recent tune-up. The original starter has been upgraded to a high-torque mini-starter unit. A free-flowing HP exhaust featuring stainless “shorty” headers that flow into 2.5” exhaust pipes into performance turbo-style mufflers gives the motor a nice throaty sound. Power is transferred through a Muncie 4-speed to the independent suspension rear end with a limited-slip differential.

Underneath you can see the suspension and steering were completely rebuilt during the restoration process. Braking is provided by 4-wheel power disc brakes and manual steering. Overall, the underbody is clean with no indications of any rust damage in the frame.

There really is nothing like running through the gears of a Big American V8 with a manual transmission. This Corvette is torquey as you row through the gears and pulls hard under acceleration, providing smile-inducing acceleration that is fun for both the driver and the passenger. With the T-tops off, the sun on your face, and the wind in your hair, you will find yourself always taking the long way home when driving this magnificent machine. Please call if interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thanks for looking.