Vehicle Description
1976 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
By 1976, the United States economy was on the mend from the
1973-1975 global economic recession. The recession, which had been
caused in part by the 1973 oil crisis, had caused gas prices to
soar which, in turn, had made automotive manufacturers begin
re-evaluating the types of vehicles they were manufacturing. Over
540,000 third generation Corvettes were built between 1968 and 1982
making the C3 generation the most produced Corvette ever and the
most popular for the collector.
The would be the last year, since its 1968 inception where a C3
generation car would have the Stingray moniker on its body.
Maintaining the classic Stingray shape, although much smoother
styling with its undulating hood, and rounded rear, this
consignment presents itself in beautiful gold metal flake with
matching numbers engine.
Exterior
Excellent Venetian Bronze metallic coats the fiberglass on this
garage kept curvaceous example. The iconic Stingray "gills" if you
will vent cool air into the engine bay from directly south of the
front wheel wells. Brite work is minimal but in good condition. A
pristine stainless molding on both rockers adds a nice highlight
and protects the rocker. Deep dish rims, and standard Corvette
wheel covers are on all 4 corners. On the rear deck a chrome
luggage rack has been installed. Body matching roof panels can be
removed to form an open "T" top
Interior
Brown on brown leather buckets looking like new. Door panels
showing some very slight wear have wood appliqu� in the middle and
brown carpet on the bottoms. A brown center console houses the
gearshift, climate controls and an ashtray. As we move upon to the
center of the dash, we note several round gauges keeping track of
essential functions, and all in working condition with some
scratching on the black finish. Dark brown plastic houses the dual
round deep dish gauges behind the steering wheel, which have a few
persistent spots in the gauge glass. Brown carpet abounds and is
slightly faded in the rear stowage area.
Drivetrain
The 350ci V8 which is numbers matching has a 4-barrel carburetor on
top. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is attached to the
back. For a visual kick, orange valve covers, chromed master
cylinder cap and black matte air cleaner are adorning this
engine.
Undercarriage
A mostly rust-free frame with some invasive rust under the front
cowl and all-around patina and structural soundness under here.
Headers and an upgraded exhaust have been added, and 4-wheel disc
brakes are present. Composite mono leaf rear spring have also been
put on.
Drive-Ability
It's not every day you can get into your favorite design version of
the Corvette, and it's bathed in Venetian Bronze...I've only seen
one other. This one drive very nicely, started right up, and went
like the wind. It also handled really well. Call me biased, but
loving this design, I also love the performance.
Very '70's Venetian Bronze metal flake, and the curvaceous rounded
design, removable T top panels, quick engine, and nifty interior,
all I can say is Scooby Doo!
VIN Decode
1Z37L6S442820
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
37-Coupe
L-350ci V8 L48
6-1976
S-St Louis, MO Assy Plant
442820-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
L16-July 16th 1976 Build
TR 692-Dark Brown Leather
PNT 69L-Dark Brown Metallic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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