Vehicle Description
Red Corvettes never go out of style. If you're looking to indulge
in a little plastic fantastic, this entry-level 1977 Corvette
sports vivid red paint and a rumbling small block with a few
performance upgrades tucked inside. There aren't many vehicles that
grant you admission to all the top events like a Corvette, and this
one will be welcome anywhere from Bloomington Gold to the National
Corvette Homecoming.
Red Corvettes always hold a certain appeal. Perhaps it's the
audaciousness of painting an already outrageous car a
high-visibility color. Or maybe it's just that when most folks
picture a Corvette in their mind's eye, they think of a red one.
Whatever the reason, there's no denying that this is one
great-looking 'Vette. With a nice finish on straight, undamaged
fiberglass, the body on this Corvette certainly lives up to the
billing it gets from the red paint. Even gaps, tight fits on the
front and rear bumpers, and only a few signs of road rash, all add
up to a car that looks great sitting in your driveway or hammering
down Route 66. It's not perfect, but you really need to get up
close to find the flaws, meaning this is a Corvette you can drive
and enjoy without worries, something that's becoming a rarity in
the high-dollar Corvette world.
More bright red greets you when you open the door, with optional
code 722 Red leather seats. The deep buckets show no cracking or
splits in the seams, while the dashboard's unblemished condition
suggests indoor parking for most of its life. The carpets are in
excellent shape thanks to a set of Corvette-logo floor mats and
overall the interior has a very proper look where no component is
too new or too worn. The 3-spoke steering wheel is racy and wrapped
in more matching red leather, and the center console was standard
equipment in 1977. The original AM/FM radio is still in place and
options like A/C, power windows, and a tilt/telescope steering
column were popular choices, as was the automatic transmission,
suggesting that Corvette's demographics were changing in the
mid-70s. Today, however, it makes for an outstanding driving
partner and everything works like it should.
The engine is a fresh L48-spec 350 cubic inch crate motor, and the
brightly detailed small block under the hood today cackles with the
promise of performance. Unlike most Corvettes of this vintage
however, it remains pretty stock, including the original Rochester
4-barrel carburetor and factory intake. Thanks to a true dual
exhaust system in place of the original choked single tube, just
hearing the car at idle will do all the advertising you need. The
engine carries a transferable warranty, which is always reassuring
for a new owner, and the front suspension has been recently rebuilt
as well . A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission makes this more of
a grand touring car than a hardcore sports piece, but you'll
appreciate its ability to knife through traffic with just a gentle
squeeze of the throttle. Those fat 215/70/15 Goodyear radials on
classic Rally wheels contribute to this car's high-performance
look.
Is this a perfect Corvette? No. But it is a great driving car with
a bright red paint job and a fresh engine that will win fans
wherever it goes. You won't find more Corvette for your money
anywhere else. Call today!
