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The arrival of the 1970 Corvette happened somewhat later than was typical in the automotive manufacturing industry, due in part to the incredible sales backlog that had occurred during the 1969 model year and also due in part to the UAW (United Workers) strike, which delayed the new Corvette from reaching showrooms until February.
The decision to prolong the ‘69’s production had been made by then Chevrolet President, John Z. DeLorean, who had taken the helm of the company on February 1, 1969. Along with the Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird, DeLorean believed that prolonging production of the earlier models into the winter of 1969-70 would help Chevrolet make up ground on an order backlog that had occurred in part because of the two-month automotive workers strike at GM plants early in 1969.
It was because of this extension that the 1969 Corvette had set record sales numbers for the model year.On November 7, 1969, Chevrolet manufactured its 250,000th Corvette since production of the sports car had begun on June 30, 1953. Although technically the model should have been a 1970 Corvette, it was still recognized as a 1969 because of the aforementioned production extension. The car, which rolled off the production line at 10:32 a.m., was a convertible painted in Riverside Gold. The car was originally purchased by George Dyer of Montebello, California.
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The 1970 Corvette actually made its formal debut in late February and introduced the world to a number of small, but improved design styling touches. These design changes, which had been introduced on a show car known simply as the Aero Coupe, had included many elements which suggested that the designers were looking to move away from Corvette’s current role as a pure sports car (the ZL-1 notwithstanding) and more towards the blended role of becoming a Luxury Sports car.
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Introduced in 1968, the C3 Corvette offered a range of engine options. This particular 1970 model featured in a recent...
Finished in metallic red over a black interior, this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette coupe is equipped with a Edelbrock supercharged 6.0-liter...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a highly elegant 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray finished in Donnybrooke Green over a Saddle leather-trimmed interior. It is powered by a 454-cubic inch (7.4-litre) naturally aspirated ‘Turbo Jet’ V8 that was rated to produce around 390bhp and drives the rear wheels via a three-speed ‘Turbo...
Interestingly, the 1970 Corvette’s arrival would come at a time when, despite the Corvette’s incredible popularity, it was simultaneously falling...
From 1970 to 1973 Chevrolet offered a solid-lifter version of their 350 that better met US emissions laws. These cars...
American vs German classic? That is what you’re going to get in this video as a 1970 Corvette LT-1 goes head-to-head with a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS on the Gateway International Raceway. Both cars were considered monsters during their days as they are capable of going from 0-60 mph in...
This 1972 Corvette is equipped with a 454CU in. big block that has been super charged with a B&M 871...
This Lamborghini-colored 1970 Chevrolet Corvette built by All Speed Customs (a Michigan-based custom car builder) will certainly make you gasp....
The Chevrolet Aerovette (originally designated Experimental Project XP-882) was developed in the late 1960’s under the watchful eyes and mind of Zora Arkus-Duntov. Unlike the XP-819, which ultimately proved to have too much rear weight bias, Duntov focused on developing the Aerovette as a mid-engine platform, utilizing a transverse mounting...
Garrett Randall owns a 1970 C3 Corvette which he modified heavily as you can see on the video....
The Vette’s performance dropped significantly during the early to mid-1970s, at the hands of newly implemented federal emissions standards, yet it remained relevant. At a point in which many iconic American performance cars fell by the wayside, the Corvette soldiered on. This served as a true testament to many of the memorable Corvette powerplants that were developed during the C3 era.
For all 1970 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a plate attached to the left front body hinge pillar.
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Download this 1970 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. People have the idea you can tell what cars of the future will be like by looking at Chevrolet's Corvette. They're right. When you buy a Corvette, you buy a lot more than a car...
The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1970 Corvette.
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General Motors sought out any means of retaining the Corvette’s performance acuity. This desire ultimately gave rise to the company's illustrious LS5 454 cubic-inch big-block. The 454ci LS5 is remembered as one of the final GM big-block offerings to have come out in the 60’s and 70’s.
The LT-1 served as a revised version of GM’s famed 350 cubic-inch platform, and is often heralded as one of the manufacturer’s most beloved small-block powerplants. Though quite legendary in status, the LT-1 was rather obscure and short-lived during its production run, only produced for three years (1970-1972).
