1971 Corvette ZR1 Convertible - History
by Rob Loszewski
November 2017
No Use Without Permission
In 1971, Chevrolet built eight ZR1 Corvettes, but only one of those was a convertible and the current owner of that convertible ZR1 in Marlboro, New Jersey has listed it for sale on Hemmings.
The ZR1 option package included the LT1 engine putting out 330 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque, an upgraded suspension, power brakes and the M-22 four-speed manual transmission.
This particular ZR1 is Steel Cities Gray with Black leather interior and has only 16,423 miles on the odometer. The current owner claims that it's completely original and unrestored, and has been fully documented with the tank sticker, validated by the NCRS, dealer order, owner history, CMD letter & Shipping Data.
Sold new by Mancuso Chevrolet of Skokie, IL, the ZR1 was owned by Gary Konner of Malcolm Konner Chevrolet.
From the listing:
Marlboro, New Jersey, 07746
16423
Manual
Excellent
Steel Cities Gray
Black Leather
Seller’s Description:
1971 Corvette Corvette Convertible ZR1 - 1 of 1!
Special purpose LT1 engine & suspension package with M-22 4-speed. 16,423 original miles, Steel Cities Gray paint, Black interior, and black convertible top. Very original, unrestored including the leather interior, convertible top and drivetrain (engine, trans, and rear end). 1 of only 8 ZR1 produced in 1971.
This is the ONLY convertible, 1 of 1!
Radio delete car with J56 power brakes, rare leather seats, TI, M-22 transmission, 3.70 posi rear, F41 suspension, owner's manual and sales brochure.
Documented with the tank sticker, validated by the NCRS, dealer order, owner history, CMD letter & Shipping Data Report sold new by Mancuso Chevrolet of Skokie, Ill. Editorialized many times while owned by Gary Konner of Malcolm Konner Chevrolet.
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