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Congratulations Dennis! You bought the Corvette that I tried to purchase in 1989 from Mr. Winpigler, the original owner! My dad was friends with his brother, and I went to Frederick High School and church with his niece. This LS6 Corvette is THE REAL DEAL!! I spoke at length with the owner back then, and he told me he purchased it new from the Chevy dealership in Union Bridge MD. I remember him telling me about having to have the block replaced under warranty due to it being cracked. Although I offered him a lot of cash back in 1989, he wouldn't part with it. This Corvette sat outside uncovered and unprotected for many years on a lot off of 4th street in Frederick City, which the owner used for his family's excavating business. I knew it was super rare and worried it would be stolen since it was in a desolate part of town back then. I am happy for you, but envious and sad that it's gone from my home town!! Also, what a shame they cut the pipes and dropped the tank to get the tank sticker and almost ruined it.

As a NCRS member, I say this car deserves a nut & bolt premium resto to bring it back to its original glory!

My dad bought that car brand new. I never thought Skip would sell it

I would be grateful to see the LS6 after its been restored. Kindly post restoration on you tube. I am very happy for you

This is a unicorn find. Not just the car, but the history behind it all. Guys like Jeff are a dying breed, worked and lived in the same place for decades and knows all the history of the classic cars around him. The fact that he has been hunting this car for years, has worked on it, driven it and knows the history, just awesome.

Just wow. An unrestored factory correct LS-6 Corvette, with an M-22 no less. Last of the real blood & guts 1960's school of performance V8 engines. Last of the solid lifter big block Corvette engines and the last factory aluminum head Corvette until the mid 1980's. This car so encapsulates the winds of change going on in the automotive performance landscape in 1971. Serious all out performance, yet mildly handicapped by the GM mandated lower compression to allow use of unleaded/low lead fuel in the coming years. A competition level Corvette, yet still required to be streetable (unlike the L-88) with a carburetor choke, fan shroud, and with available power steering and even AM/FM radio if you wanted it. Thanks so much for sharing this historical car on your channel.

A lot of people use the term "Holy Grail" too loosely. I believe you have found one here. Congratulations!

The proportions on this vette are awesome, such a strong looking car. Hope it gets fully restored.

DC is such a gentleman, he's even kind to phone scammers. This guy and his team are a class act.

Dennis Collins is such a class act. A genuine nice guy. I enjoy his videos. Thanks Dennis!

Thanks Dennis and crew. You all rock seriously big time. We appreciate all of you

A special thanks for the "update" at the end with all the numbers and explanations!! What a car and so glad that you have bought this. Looking forward to more coverage when you and your crew get into this car.

That is a great car and you found it in my backyard! Dutch's Daughter is a fantastic restaurant, my family has eaten there since late 80's. Yes, those wiper doors are a pain to get synchronized, I have a 69 and can attest. Can't wait to see it running.

Dennis and his crew always so respectful and kind such a breath of fresh air thanks for the content

For what little it's worth I ordered a 1970 LS6 early in 1970 and took delivery of that car in June of 70. Drove the car for a year and was forced to sell it when first baby arrived. Couldn't keep both. The baby got the nod. No regrets.

I cried when I watch this video. I owned at 71 that was totaled by a drunk driver in 1980. I miss that Vette everyday. Unfortunately life got in the way and that was the last Vette I ever owned. I hope this 71 is restored back to it's original showroom condition. Please keep the Coffee Walk audience updated.

Every Corvette is rare just ask the owner or seller

As a history buff and lover of antiques love the video @ 22:52 of this restaurant interior OUTSTANDING 😊 😊 love how Dennis is genuinely interested in this restaurant and this lady story 👍

Nice corvette but keep in mind that the compression of this LS6 engine was dropped to 9 to 1 in 1971 to deal with unleaded fuel and thus not the monster engine it was in 1970. Things became much easier in 1972 as the vehicle vin number contained a 3 digit code that identified the exact engine the vehicle was born with. I had a 1972 numbers matching LT1 convertible that I sold in the late 80’s that I wash I had today!

There's a white one about 5km from me. Second owner, owned since 1977. I haven't seen it out and around in a few years. I do know it's a 4 speed car with low miles.

_Two things about Dennis Collins that I really like: his genuineness, and his ability to save classic cars(notably any and all holy grail Corvettes like this 1971 LS6). Considering there were approximately 500,000 C3 Corvettes made over the fifteen model year run, with just 188 examples of the '71 LS6(and how many are still on the road), this is one rare car. And who better than Mr. Collins himself to bring the car back to concours level! (I know he never talks about price, but I'd guess he paid in the $50,000 range for this non-running bow-tie and piece of automotive history). Once the car is restored it will be worth four to ten times that much. I sure enjoy this channel, especially when you bring and buy cars at Barrett-Jackson._

Finding an unmolested C3 is hard enough, but an original LS6 in the lowest C3 production year is only second to a ZL1. Great find !! Took me two years to find an unmodified 24/26 Code 82 Crossfire. Finally found last year, brought it up to Denton, awesome cars. Not gonna be a cheap resto on that 71 and parts can be challenging. But you probably have better sources than I do.

You should let "Dream Restorations" in Moyock, North Carolina do a frame off Restoration on it.

This is an excellent example of what makes Dennis so good at what he does. To the casual eye, like the truck driver, it’s just a normal corvette. Dennis is so good at finding excellent cars and explaining it to guys like me who aren’t that into cars. Well done and shoutout to Fredrick, MD. Grew up in the area and it’s a great place with even better people.

What an amazing find, and all the work that goes into verifying that the car is an original and not a fake is very cool. Thank you for sharing the car and lunch.

GREAT Find ! People have been hunting LS6 cars since the late 70's. I do wish I had saved some of my old Hemmings from that period. Love Your Work, Sir and Your Team is always impressive.

Man, what a find! That thing deserves to be back on the road again and burning rubber.

Dennis never talks numbers, so we are left to speculate. Here's my thoughts: 100-grand to buy it. 100-grand to do a concours resto on it. 300-grand at the Barrett-Jackson a year from now.

Dennis I love watching you decode the cars,so educational.

Chevrolet has unofficially arranged its lineup so that the Corvette was always positioned to be its flagship performance car. But things got a little sidetracked with the Corvette C3 (1968-1982). The automaker had plans to introduce the LS7 engine, its most powerful big-block V-8 at the time, for the 1970 model year. But, releasing this 454 cubic-inch power plant would run afoul of these pesky emission laws (the engine would eventually hit the streets in 2006, but that’s another story). So, Chevy turned to its next best thing, the LS6. Curiously, however, the LS6 got loaded into the 1970 Chevelle and offered 450 horsepower. In contrast, the Corvette was fitted with a high-revving LT1 engine making 370 horsepower. This break with tradition came about because the LS7 originally planned for the Vette never happened. To correct this dilemma, Chevrolet went to work and adapted the LS6 for the Corvette for a 1971 model year-only appearance. The reworked LS6 now had a 9.0:1 compression ratio and produced 425 horsepower @5600 RPM and 475 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 RPM. Despite the reduced output, the LS6-equipped 1971 Corvette could still hit 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, only 0.3 seconds slower than the LS6 Chevelle from the previous year.

Love Dennis, he is such a genuine guy and just an encyclopedia of auto knowledge. I’d love to hang w him and his crew

You might find this interesting. Back in the day, late summer 1970 when I was a jr. in high school I lived in the Chicago area. My dad seemed to always like cars with big engines. The first car I remember him having was a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 with a huge straight 8 engine. Then in '66 he got a 4 dr. '66 olds Dynamic 88. But it had the 425 4 bbl. engine. Well in that summer I got my driver's license. And I got my first job at a special place called Nickey Chevrolet. I was a "lot lizard" and did some oil changes, and cleaned-up this union shop. Stuff like that. Anyway, my dad was in the market for another car, and of course because I was working at Nickey he went there. So my mom and dad come to the dealer one day so I introduce them to the service manager. They talk for awhile and he takes my dad to a separate building. Nickey Chevrolet was a gigantic dealer. The service manager showed my dad a brand new 1971 LS6 Corvette. Just like that one you are looking at except if I remember correctly it was a light blue. I could see my dad wanted that car, a lot. However, the whole plan went south. Enter stage left, mom. She refused to let him spend that kind of money on a car you couldn't even get 3 people in. Nevertheless, the story still has a happy ending. She did agree to let him buy the General Manager's demo. Which happen to be a 1970 SS 454 Monte Carlo with an LS5/TH400 and the high-end bucket seat/console interior. Forest Green, tan interior. Beautiful car. And in hindsight I do feel a bit guilty today, because I beat the living dogshit out of that car. And it was deadly powerful. I realize now my dad got that car primarily for me I guess. Because he really didn't drive much. Didn't need to. But now I wonder how responsible it was for him to give a 17 year kid in high school a 425hp guided missile was. God that thing hated those tires. Ticketed for 354 ft. of rubber one day.

Wow. Love this stuff. Thanks guys for the enjoyment.

Exciting Vette! Can't wait to see the update on this. Thanks Dennis!

Awesome show! I was in a bad accident in 2020. During my RECOVERY, I started watching this show. It really helped me! I'm very thankful. Thank you Dennis and the WHOLE COFFEE WALK TEAM!

I only had 1 month left on my tour of duty in Vietnam. I had planned on buying a 1971 LS6 454 Corvette the day I got home. My wife, "big mistake" was under age and couldn't sign for the car. So her father would only sign for a brand new Chevy, very, very small block Vega! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭 The morrow of the story. Never get married before you buy your dream car! That's a very personal decision that you will regret if you get married before you get your car!

I was lucky enough to have rode in a LS6 Covette when I was 9, I'm 50 now.. but My Brothers Friends dad who was a doctor had one, I think it was a 71 as well, it was Marboro Maroon. with black sidepipes.. I often wonder what bacame of that car.. Nice Find Dennis..

Dennis uses the word holy Grail like confetti . 😅 Good luck Dennis

@9:00 Dennis, all of your employees especially ‘Shawn P’ always look so enthused during your automotive history lessons and just so enthralled with your unparalleled wisdom. Also the look of excitement and inclusivity when you use words like ‘us’ and ‘we’ at the prospect of future financial profitability.

I love it when you come to MD and are around my area, Dutchess Daughter I will have to try out, the chevy dealer that sold the corvette has changed hands 3xs and is 15 mins from me, thx for the great video and being close to my home again...

CONGRATULATIONS DENNIS!!! FINALLY!!! A 1971 LS-6 optioned Corvette appears!! Hopefully if you can look hard Enough, you might be able to find 1 of 14 A-body Chevrolets built with the LS-6 option. People think 1970 was it; NOT THE CASE. It wasn't until December of 1971 that GM "Canceled" the option. Which also means (since the records are "lost"), could there be any 1972's. REMEMBER, it was DECEMBER 1971 the option was canceled. Production of 1972 started in AUGUST of 1971. Also, the LS-6 option in the A-body did NOT have aluminum heads, like the Corvette. According to Alan L. Colvin, the author of the book "Chevrolet by the Numbers ", published by Bentley Publishers, 14 A-body vehicles, (1971) were equipped with the LS-6. NO exact information on which ones (Chevelle, Elcamino, Monte Carlo, and GMC Sprint SP) 1971 was the first year for the GMC Sprint. The "SP" is the equivalent of the "SS" in Chevyland. There are a few documented 1971-1972 GMC Sprint SP's with the "invader" 454 option. If you think you have a 1971 or 1972, A-body LS-6 454 block, look at the Suffex code stamping. For instance, this one on this Corvette is CPW. In A-body world:🎉 If you find CPP, it was either a 3, or 4 speed. If you find CPY, it was a TH400 vehicle, and one of 10 built If you find CPZ, it could be either the TH400 or 4-speed, BUT there were only 4 built. I am willing to bet these vehicles were raced, and the engines were blown up a long time ago. 😪 Thank you very much for sharing this Corvette Dennis!! I really am looking forward to seeing more of it!😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I bought one in 71 454 four speed 410 posy. Green I paid 5600 on 6 May 1971 the day I got home from the navy. I sold it because of the price of gas in 1974 , my brother found it in 1995 and bought it for 9500. Haveing it restored now it was a bear to drive no power steering no air . Still a great looker .

Hell of a find, hope he keeps it, but I have my doubts?

In 1975 l worked with a guy that had a red with white interior and white convertible top 427 4 speed and l often wonder what happened to it he passed 20 years ago and I looked for it many times

There was a burnt orange one in Toronto that I would see occasionally on the streets. Summer of 1979. I was just a kid, but I still remember the idle !

Hopefully there another build sheet behind the dash or column....that would be great. what a car.!

Such a beautiful find. I love this show and the team on it. Classy, respectful and no drama.

So this makes a total of 1053 holy grails. I guess they not as rare as I thought. You should give those folks on Oak Island a hand, with y’all there they would probably find it in a few days.

That’s what make the USA the best country Family resteraunt family owned and pride in there buissness

Rare & unadulterated, aka, a true unicorn or the holy grail. These videos give me chills every time. I'm really looking forward to restoration.

850 Holley...that must drink like a fish...This beautiful car really belongs in a museum.

Such a fabulous episode. A wonderful car. You buggers are so lucky to find these cars in USA.

My dad had a 71 LS6 convertible with two tops in Bridgehampton blue. It also had the M22 and the custom interior trim in black. He bought it in the mid 70s from a friend in our local Corvette club, Huron Valley Corvette club. Unfortunately he sold it at Bloomington around 1981. The car went to Colorado. He stayed in touch with the new owner for a few years but lost touch. What a beast!

I know you don't show restoring any of your cars, just when they are done. I hope you show this one because it is so rare. I know a lot of people want to see you strip it down and restore it like new, I'm one that hopes you don't. There is something magical about that cars looks right now that will be lost forever if you do that. Graduations on finding it and to the man that gave you the heads up on it too!!

Seeing im a complete Corvette nut (nothing better than a Corvette)...what an awesome find you have to spare no expensive in restoring this Corvette Dennis and keep it...this is in my top 5 cars you have rescued in the history of all coffee walk episodes....

Wrap your in fiber glass 😅😢

I grew up and currently live near Frederick MD. Dutch’s Daughter is a top notch restaurant. Glad you went there for lunch and shared their history.

Never seen one, That's a Beauty 👍

Still incredible the super rare cars he finds or people notify him about. One lucky guy.

So when I was 12,13 yrs old I might have been riding in an LS6 Corvette and didn't know it? 1973-74' my brother-in-law took me for a ride in his Green, same car same color, all I remember is it was a 454 and he took it up to 130 mph on Nichols Rd in L.I. Selden L.I. As a kid, all you know is it's a Corvette and fast..😂

I drove a Brands Hatch 71 convertible and pulled a 70 orange 350 LT1 out from under an apple tree as well, oh and that person had two L88 427s one with a removable roof and one convertible. Imagine I pulled a 28,000-mile LS6 Chevelle out of a garage, a Hemi Cuda out from under a woodpile, and a boss 302 70 Mustang, the number of cars still amazes me. In fact, one of the rarest cars I was able to procure was the refuted 55 MK10 Lotus that James Dean had ordered before his untimely demise. I have my eyes on a 70 1/2 Z28 currently. CE counter exchange motor.

When that car is restored it will pass everything but a gas station. Very nice classic vette

Dennis...You have the "Luck of the Irish" on this St Pats day! Awesome find and I look forward to the next stage in this rare Vette's Karma!

Sounds like my '71 War Bonnett LS6 story!

Fascinating, thanks for taking the time to show all the numbers and relevant info about the car. Congratulations on your purchase!!

Really enjoyed the video, found myself engrossed like I was a little kid. Love the respect Dennis has for himself and others during his interactions. But the best part of the whole video was the fact that he doesn't say "go ahead and" every other sentence. That drives me out of my mind and I'll shut off any video where that's repeatedly happening. I presently own a 28k mile one owner 1979 Corvette L82/4 speed.

Mister Collins there’s a lot of snide comments this time that’s a pity . I’m impressed that an LS 6 survived all of this time . I was hoping that you had found a holiest of grails ZR2 but it’s hard to say how many of those 12 cars are still around .

Wow i lived 30 miles from there my whole life been to local cars shows in the area for almost 40 years and have never heard even a whisper about that car awesome

Dennis, I am awe-struck. This car is as close to 'impossible' to be what it is, in both rarity and originality, as any car I have ever seen or heard of ... period. It is a true testament to the dedication and expertise you and your team put into your work. I truly believe that you, your team, Coffee Walk and Collins Brothers Jeep are collectively the ultimate destination of the rarest, the most exotic and the most collectible vehicles on the planet. Nobody, in my humble opinion, does it better. I salute you all!

Awesome find

Talk about how great the weather is down south when you spend 9 months of the year in air conditioning. 😂

Although they fill a huge place in America's muscle car / sports car history... I have never personally cared for Corvettes. However.... the history of this rare piece makes it very intriguing. Thanks for sharing Dennis.

Thanks for sharing, My son lives in Fredrick Md. so it was pretty cool to see that this rare old Corvette came from his neighborhood.

Thanks Dennis and Crew ! Great Find ! Can't wait to see it completed !

It's nice to see your genuine excitement when you're going to go see a vehicle, I think it's definitely true when they say if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life.

Dont paint it! Keep it a survivor 💪 Love all your vids DC big love from England ❤ Outstanding as always

Big money handed over there no doubt.

I really like that you gave the lady at the restaurant her time to explain the history of the place she seems so proud of. It’s wonderful to see other people be happy and proud of the things they like.

Good morning coffee walk crew 🎉from Killeen Texas !

That's a nice Corvette great video Dennis happy Saint Patrick's Day Dennis Collins Brothers also

Got to take one for a spin back in the 80's while my 80 model was being worked on. The shop also had a real L88 in the back that was being updated with accessories, AC, Radio, Elec Windows etc. The guy that owned the business was Olan Bo Jackson III - It's been over 30 years but he might have a lead of who owned the car - Seems like it sat at a dealership for years in New Orleans at which point the heads disappeared, then to Arkansas Corvette for a bunch of work.

Great episode. I love all the special tell-tale signs you show us. Like the gear shifter details and craftmanship that went into cars. thank you

Dennis its pretty obvious how you found it. But that doesnt diminish you buying a real "holy grail" 'vette. Id never heard of a ls6 before. Finding and buying this car is nothing short of a small miracle. You, regularly find these types of special cars. I wish Id have paid more attention when old timers were trying to tell me about these cars. Thank you for your wealth of information. Fast n Loud wasnt what Id call a real car show. Discovery shouldve been looking for someone with your knowledge to actually teach us about these cars. Richard is all about a quick buck. But its always fun to watch your videos. May God continue to bless you and your family.

HEELLLYAAAA! You ca tell when Dennis gets excited about a car and is so passionate!!👍🏻😎🦅🇺🇸

Best show yet, (maybe second to the COPO Camero show) showing the most beautiful car design ever! Uncoving true Gold.

A Rare Mostly Original Low Miles Big Block Four Speed Vette even Checked Out and Certified by an Expert as Well as All the Information Provided by the Seller who did Work on it Personally And Knew the Original Owner and Dealership... Amazing Find. Thanks for Sharing

Another great find Dennis! I cannot wait to see this all finished! Hoping to visit Collins bros this year when I visit family in VA. I also hope to visit RR, I have number two of his Gas monkey watches from Strom Switzerland as he apperently have the number 1's! Keep up the great work Dennis. Best wishes, Gavin, UK.

The trolls that come on here to bash need to be banned from UKposts. Everyone knows Dennis is a stand up guy. Keep up the good work.

Wow. i live just 45 miles from where this Corvette lived

I'm not too much of a vette guy, but that's one bad ass ride right there!!!

This guy calls everything holy grail.

Amazing that rare of a car is still around, & didn't get wrapped around a tree in '75

Thank you for eating up a 1/2 hour segment of my day. It is sunny here in Seattle and I am in my office thoroughly enjoying your latest.

Unbelievable time capsule. Thanks so much for that video. I got the shivers as you went over that Vette!

As UKposts commercials go, yours is 100% the best and most professionally sounding one ever. By that, I mean it made me actually replay it and think about buying your VPN thing.

I love your show brother!!!

Awesome Dennis looking forward to update and drive when its ready, thank you so much, love a good C3 corvette.

I love that car, it's history & the fact you bought it from the coolest guy who has known it damn near his whole life!

A bunch of older gentlemen in a cool looking shop working on hot rods. How cool is that!!