'70 Corvette LT1 Debut?

**mockingbird812** · #1 03-24-2010, 07:54 AM

What month did production start? When did they hit the dealerships? I understand that a UAW strike delayed the '70 Camaro debut and therefore the Camaro LT1 (Z28), but am not sure if the Corvette LT1 model was delayed too. Thanks!

**napa68** · #2 03-24-2010, 07:56 AM

I believe it was. I'll see what I can pull from the NCRS website. My car is #5694 produced in the 1st week of March.

LS6 RAT · #3 03-25-2010, 12:02 AM

The 1970 LT-1 Corvette along with all other optioned Corvettes began in January 1970. I just looked at one with a trim tag date of January 17.

**mockingbird812** · #4 03-25-2010, 01:29 AM

What held them up? Was there a UAW strike affecting them as well or was it the development of the new LT1 engine, or something else? What about the LS5 Corvette? Jan debut too?

71-LS6 · #5 03-25-2010, 07:01 AM

I don't think any 70' model Corvettes were produced before Jan. 1970. FWIW, LS5's were being built by VIN # 2730 for sure (I used to own that one), which I think corresponds to the first week in Feb.

**mockingbird812** · #6 03-25-2010, 08:35 AM

Was doing some research on Deuces and came across in Bob McClurg's new book that Don ordered the first order of Deuces on 16 Dec 1969. So I had assumed he had SEEN the Corvette LT1 and was inspired to use it in the Deuce. So I guess he was privy to the fact that the LT1 would be debuting in the Camaro and Corvette in or around January '70.

**napa68** · #7 03-25-2010, 03:47 AM

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The 1970 LT-1 Corvette along with all other optioned Corvettes began in January 1970. I just looked at one with a trim tag date of January 17.

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