California man found a 1971 Corvette on Craigslist for really cheap, things got interesting when he tried to fire it up after years in storage

This California-based man found a 1970s Chevrolet Corvette, a C3 Corvette, advertised on Craigslist for just $3,500.

But not only was there a factual error in the listing, the car also came with numerous foibles and issues.

In the end, the guy decided he was okay with the risk and bought the car anyway.

That turned out to be a very good decision.

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How the YouTuber brought this 1970s icon back to life

Shawn Pilot, actor and content creator, documented his purchase on his YouTube channel.

There were several things about the car that justified the low price tag.

For starters, upon closer inspection, Pilot found out that the car was probably a 1972 model, not a 1971 Corvette as advertised.

The body and interior were in good condition, but the engine wasn’t.

The car wouldn’t run due to carburetor issues, and the rear wheels were stuck.

Among other things, Pilot also needed to find a new ignition coil, gas tank and brake calipers.

But, at the end of the day, the $3,500 1970s Chevrolet Corvette turned out to be a great buy, chiefly because it required relatively minor repairs to get back in shape.

Is the C3 Corvette the best Corvette?

This is a third-generation Corvette, also known as C3, and some would argue it might be the best Corvette ever made.

It’s certainly one of the most coveted and valuable.

A similar Corvette designed as a tribute to Star Wars fetched a small fortune on eBay.

The problem with these vehicles is they often end up in old and decrepit barns, abandoned and forgotten about.

One of these cars, a 1968 model, was discovered in a barn after 40 years (!), while another one, an ever rare Stingray variant, sprang back to life after being washed for the first time in 34 years.

Hopefully the same fate won’t befall this 1970s Corvette.