1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LS5 454

This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a genuine LS5 454 big-block, 4-speed survivor with the kind of provenance collectors spend years searching for. One family owned it for about 55 years, and it came to market from the twin brother of the original owner. It is an NCRS Top Flight Award Winner. It wears a dealer-installed factory L88 hood and induction system and striking Code 51 Daytona Yellow paint, and it was ordered with virtually every option available in 1970. Its paper trail goes all the way back to the day it was ordered and includes an original letter from John DeLorean. This is your chance to own both a thrilling big-block Stingray and a real piece of Corvette history.

Engine & Transmission

Numbers-matching LS5 454 cubic-inch big-block V8, factory-rated at 390 horsepower
Dealer-installed factory L88 induction system, including intake, carburetor, and air cleaner
Numbers-matching Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission for a hands-on, high-performance driving experience
Factory-ordered smog delete, an unusual feature on a big-block Corvette
1970 was the year the LS5 brought Chevrolet’s legendary 454 to the Corvette lineup

Exterior

Striking Code 51 Daytona Yellow that commands attention from every angle
Dealer-installed factory L88 hood that looks right at home over the 454 big block
Classic early chrome-bumper C3 Stingray lines and proportions
Removable T-tops for open-air cruising, with T-top storage bag included
Removable rear glass

Interior

Black interior that contrasts boldly with the Daytona Yellow exterior
Four Seasons air conditioning, converted to R134a and currently working, so you can drive it comfortably on warm days
Power windows
Tilt and telescopic steering column
Rarely seen factory security alarm system

Suspension & Chassis

Date-coded rear end that strengthens the integrity of this remarkable drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Power steering for easier handling
Power brakes for confident stopping

Additional Info

NCRS Top Flight Award Winner, a recognition of its quality and authenticity
True survivor with one-family ownership for approximately 55 years
Came to market from the twin brother of the original owner
Ordered with virtually every option available on a 1970 Corvette, an extremely rare combination for a big-block car
Original letter from John DeLorean thanking the original owner for purchasing the first big-block 454 Corvette ever
Original blue-pen signed buyer’s order from when the car was ordered new
Original window sticker documenting its extensive factory options
Original tank sticker and Protect-O-Plate
Extensive supporting paperwork tracing the car’s history back to its original purchase
53,009 miles

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