Just curious what the current prices are for a 1971 454 LS5 Coupe? I've found one that has the original motor, 4speed, with all options. But it's been sitting since '86. Average repaint about 5 years ago. Some minor body damage at the nose. No documentation.

Any idea what it's worth?

Also, can someone with a Corvette black book send me the correct numbers for the tranny, alternator, radiator, etc... for a '71 454 Coupe? Much appreciated! I've got a black book on order.

--Steve

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average condition, without air and no documentation, more than likely in the mid teens depending on miles, original equipment, etc.

I agree, mid-teens for a coupe. Closer to 20 for a vert in that shape.

The only things listed in the Black Book that I can find for you are as follows:

carburetor - Q-Jet 454 (365 hp) manual trans #7041205
Holley 4802A 454 (425 hp) m/t #3986195

alternator - 454 365 hp, 425 hp #1100543
454 all with a/c #1100544

distributor -454 365 hp #1112051
454 425 hp m/t #1112076

block casting - 454 365 & 425 hp #3963512

head castings - 454 425hp #3946074
454 365hp #3993820
454 425hp #3004026 with "uncertain usage" notation

That's the best I can help from the book...hope it gives you the info you need.

Check out the May issue of Vette magazine. There is a price guide in there for all years.

Also check out the NADA's site (NADAguides.com) for 'Classic Cars' pricing. Either the 'Sports Cars' or 'Muscle Cars' link will get you the same results.

In great, original shape, with air & leather you'll be over $25K. I've had a few offers that high for mine -- which I paid $21K for 3 years ago.

This car sound like it may be rough. Does it run? if so well? is everythign there. I tihnk if it is ready fro a restoration about 2-8k would be a deal. Corvettes are unique in this respect.

Thanks for the info. Buyer is asking $14K. I'm thinking about it. Doesn't have a/c. Has some light damage to the front also. Intake, exhaust manifolds, distributor and alternator are not original. Hmm...

Join the NCRS (30 bucks) Get the Technical Information Manual/Judging Guide for the year(s) you are interested in. Also get the '68-82 Restoration Guide by Richard Prince, and the Fact Book by Dobbins. About $100 well spent. Read them cover to cover, back and forth. I don't think the Black Book gets the job done.

These books deal mainly with configuration and components. There are also buyer's guides that will cover trouble spots to look for-rust, body repairs, etc. One of these would be good too.