Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1970 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic driver condition
and only 88,845 original miles. This Corvette looks absolutely
amazing with a stunning Monza Red paintjob. The iconic Monza Red
(974) over Saddle Leather (424) color combination is highly
desirable, truly striking, and looks great on this Stingray body
style. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified
by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. Besides
the matching paint and trim codes, this Corvette is completely
"Numbers Matching" with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on
the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is
original to the car. The transmission is also original with the
last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and
pictured.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette at an unbeatable
value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than
the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 "chrome
bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now
and on the rise. This is especially true for the 1970 model year as
it is by far the most rare year with the fewest number of units
produced. The 1970 model year Corvette was only produced for six
months. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title pictured in
this ad showing the mileage as "Actual" Please peruse all of the
photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get
a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Model Description
The 1970 was the last year for high compression, truly full output,
and all out performance engines in Corvettes. The model years to
follow were more at the mercy of insurance companies, fuel prices,
and emission concerns. The 1970 Corvette saw the shortest
production time and lowest production numbers for any year of
"chrome bumper" Corvettes. Total production in 1970 was only
17,316, which was the lowest since 1962. A strike at GM caused the
1969 model year to run for an extra 4 months so production on the
1970 models did not start until January of 1970. The body shape in
1970 was improved with fender flares to reduce the damage from
wheel thrown debris. Many enthusiasts prefer the more pronounced
fender flare and wheel opening introduced this year. 1970 also
introduced the iconic "egg-crate" grills on the side of the car,
which were only used on Corvettes for 3 years and have become a
symbol of the "chrome bumper" Corvettes. The interior saw subtle
improvements including a redesigned seat for better headroom and
better access to the storage area. As in investment, the 1970 model
year be particularly great due to the rarity and the fact that this
was the last year Corvettes and muscle cars as a whole were purpose
built for speed and performance without the limitations from
environmental and emission concerns.
Exterior
The Monza Red exterior is in spectacular driver condition. As one
can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The chrome and
other bright look great with and a brilliant finish and no pitting.
The wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a nice
finish and no curb rash on the beauty rings. Please note that this
Corvette has the correct and original "4-clip" style beauty rings,
not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF Goodrich Radial
TA tires have plenty of tread left. There are a few very tiny
blemishes around car that were too small to show up in pictures,
but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet
away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this car
is very clean underneath and has NO RUST ISSUES at all. The frame
is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear
tire and we have seen no evident of corrosion around the windshield
or "birdcage" area, which are the most common spots for rust on a
C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most
prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both
"Astro Ventilation" door windows and even the pop-out rear window,
are date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body
build date of June 16, 1970 (F16). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Saddle Leather interior of the Corvette is in excellent
original condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the
photos with no excessive wear for the mileage; please note that
these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is in also in great
condition with no stains, holes, or rips. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and
clean and the lenses are clear. The dash is in great shape with no
cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good
condition overall. The jack and jack handle are stored correctly
behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car.
This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks
and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament
to the meticulous care and attention this car has received
throughout its life and another verification of the low original
mileage.
The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the
photos.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
original numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on the road
and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car
accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all
the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that there are no vibrations or strange noises and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts smoothly
throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat.
The gauge shows that the engine makes great oil pressure. Also, the
engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as
one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, dash lights,
interior lights, horn, wipers, and indicators. The blower for the
heater works on all speeds. Even the key buzzer and the "head lamp"
warning light on the dash work. The entire vacuum system for the
headlights and wiper door...for more information please contact the
seller.
