The 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 350 is like the rock star of early third-gen ‘Vettes, strutting its stuff with minimal trim and dodging those pesky 5-mph crash bumpers. Sure, its compression ratio was slightly deflated, but this powerhouse still belts out a solid 330 HP—enough muscle to send lesser cars crying to their mechanics. With styling that’s sleeker than a greased-up cheetah, this Corvette proves that age is just a number, especially when you’re racing down memory lane in a high-octane, retro ride.
The early third-generation Corvettes are among the favorites of the style, as they sport minimal trim and they pre-date the heavier 5-mph crash bumpers and performance robbing emissions equipment. The 1971 models did see a reduction in compression ratios as a first step down toward the lo-po mid ’70s cars, but this 1971 LT1 still cranked out 330 HP and impressive torque in a fantastic-looking Corvette.
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