Vehicle Description
Start talking vintage sports cars and the second-generation
Stingray is almost always directly referenced. Offered in two body
styles, and equipped with engine options that spanned 149 cubic
inches, the C3 was capable of satisfying nearly every gearhead who
took interest. And that legacy of universal appeal has continued
for over 60 years, giving fans and aficionados the parts and
inspiration to enjoy their favorite car pretty much indefinitely.
Take this '74 drop-top, for example. Thoughtfully rehabilitated
during a ground-up restoration, this tastefully detailed Chevy
turns a universally appealing platform into a Main Street super
star! Ready to hit the road in a brash, head-turning classic? Check
out this stunning Corvette!
BODYWORK/TRIM
'All Corvettes are red' is a common generalization, but it's
certainly hard to argue with the aesthetic appeal of this sizzling
Torch Red roadster! That pigment protects a solid profile that was
massaged into shape during the car's 2016 body-off restoration.
That rebuild paired a restored convertible frame and fresh White
canvas, installed by Coffman Corvette of Mansfield, Ohio, with
all-new brightwork. And today, this sinuous Stingray rolls as a
spectacular piece of iconic American muscle that's detailed to
better-than-new standards.
With such a cleanly styled body, ornamentation could have easily
ruined the C3's presence. Thankfully, Chevrolet did a great job of
placing form over function and keeping brightwork to a minimum. At
the front of this Chevy, a new bumper centers monochromatic grilles
and clear parking lamps between an ornate header emblem and an
exaggerated chin spoiler. Above that scowling clip, a raised Cowl
Induction Hood draws the eye to stainless-trimmed glass that's
reflected in a factory driver's mirror. At the sides of that hood,
flush door poppers and polished rocker guards frame shaved fenders
and clean marker lamps. And at the back of the car, an '82 Corvette
bumper centers a tasteful duck tail spoiler over ornate taillights,
polished exhaust tips and simple "corvette" lettering.
ENGINE
Professionally rebuilt by Precision Engines of Port Clinton, Ohio
in June of 2014, this Vette's 412 cubic inch Chevrolet big block
turns 381 dyno-proven horsepower into 428 lb./ft. of
pavement-scorching torque. Power originates when wind whips from a
polished air cleaner in to an electronically choked Edelbrock
4-barrel, which dumps 750cfm of air and fuel in to an Edelbrock RPM
Air Gap intake. That air/fuel mixture travels to iron Chevy heads,
which hide hardened valve seats between polished valve covers and a
.030 overbore. Sparks get sequenced from a Pertronix Flame Thrower
distributor to Taylor STREETHUNDER plug wires. Those wires fire
balanced internals, which rotate a Comp hydraulic cam and
hydraulic, flat-tappet lifters. Spent gases roar through fully
restored exhaust manifolds. Charge comes courtesy of a fresh
alternator, which spins opposite a modern AC compressor. Cooling is
provided by an efficient aluminum radiator. And details like
polished pulleys, stainless fuel lines, a polished Edelbrock
breather and a colorful Edelbrock fuel filter give the big mill a
little extra flash.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Peer under this low-slung roadster and you'll find a familiar
factory chassis that's straight, solid and ready to roll. The car's
stout big block twists torque through a rebuilt 700R4 4-speed. At
the edges of that drivetrain, a fully rebuilt chassis benefits from
a Performance Suspension Kit. That kit pairs a 360-pound monoleaf,
550-pound coils and trusty Bilstein shocks with a 1.125-inch front
sway bar, a .750-inch rear sway bar and poly adjustable strut rods.
Factory power steering keeps turns tight while power-assisted discs
keep stops short. Spent gases traverse chambered pipes. And all
that high-quality hardware rolls on handsome alloy wheels, which
spin 255/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around cross-flag center
caps.
INTERIOR
Slip in to this Stingray's conservative Black interior and settle
on firm leather buckets that are dressed in tight, weather-free
hides. A familiar dash founds a correct Delco AM/FM radio between
rebuilt telemetry and a leather map pocket. At the base of that
dash, a tapered console frames modern air conditioning and a
factory shifter. Below that console, "Stingray" branded floor mats
split the difference between stainless-trimmed foot pedals and
stain-free carpet. At the edges of that carpet, weather-free door
panels hang simple hardware in front of factory power windows. And
in front of the driver, a tilting column spins a sporty,
satin-spoke steering wheel.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A few restoration photos
Restoration receipts
A copy of the car's Cam Card
DYNOmite dyno results
With its hot motor, racy body and comfy interior, this solid sports
car is an attractive, well-done classic. And best of all, being a
Corvette Stingray, its appeal is nearly universal. If you're in the
market for a no excuses collector car with an unbeatable
combination of style and performance, this Chevy is your kind of
ride!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a frame-off restoration that was completed in
2016
402 ci Chevrolet Big Block V8 / 381 dyno-proven horsepower
700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
Modern air conditioning / Leather interior
Performance Suspension
Tastefully modified body / Torch Red paint / White canvas top
Power steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
15-inch alloy wheels
Chambered exhaust
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / A copy
of the car's Cam Card / DYNOmite dyno results
