Vehicle Description
Two seats, a rumbling V8, fully independent suspension with 4-wheel
discs, and a swoopy body that still makes kids stop in their tracks
when you drive by, all for the price of a used Honda. This 1974
Corvette also packs a rare 4-speed manual gearbox, so it's a party
to drive.
Classic white always looks good, but on a C3 Corvette, it has,
well, a classic look stretching all the way back to the original in
1953. The '70s were a wild, funky time and our taste in fashion was
represented best on the street by the Corvette. Always an A-lister,
this particular car shows of why they remain popular today. The
'glass is in great shape with no stress cracks in any of the usual
locations, and with good shut lines, crisp details, and good finish
work, this coupe makes for an excellent initial entry into the
Corvette hobby or the finishing piece of a collection. Note how
well the nose and end caps fit, the doors open and shut cleanly and
sit flush and the T-tops fit nice and snug. There's also a chrome
luggage rack to add some much-needed carrying capacity if
long-distance cruising is your thing.
A code 407 silver leather interior is something we rarely see with
a white Corvette, but it sums up the swinging '70s perfectly with a
space-age tilt. The seats remain in excellent condition, perhaps
having been re-upholstered not long ago, along with beautifully
preserved original door panels and correct gray carpets. Wood
appliques warm up the monochromatic interior, and you'll be pleased
to find options like A/C (although it does need servicing), a
tilt/telescoping wheel, and, of course, that manual gear shift in
the center console, which fewer than 10% of Corvette buyers opted
for despite it being a no-cost option. There's also an
AM/FM/cassette stereo, so perhaps you still have some of your Bee
Gees tapes lying around that would be the perfect soundtrack for
this car (yeah, you know the Bee Gees are still cool). Pull the
color-matched T-tops and hit the road in style.
With a smooth running 350 V8 offering plenty of performance under
the hood, it's nicely detailed with plenty of chrome, including the
air cleaner and valve covers, plus the stock ignition shielding, it
looks well-maintained and clean. There are quite a few fresh
components under the hood so you know someone's been spending money
to make this one right. Clutch take-up is easy, the shifter slips
through the gears with just enough brawn to tell you it's up to the
job, and the ride has been enhanced by the use of a composite rear
spring kit from Vette Brakes and Products. It's not detailed for
show underneath, but if you want a Corvette you can get in and
drive any time without worries, one that won't have you fretting
over a little rain, well, then a solid original one like this is
just the ticket. Correct Corvette Rally wheels are still in place
and now wear 225/70/15 BFG radials.
Clean, no-stories Corvettes are getting harder to find, and this
one's combination of a manual gearbox and an unusual color
combination might be just what you're looking for. Call today!