Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1976
Corvette Stingray in stunning condition. This Corvette looks
excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally
solid with exceptional lines and no rust issues. It is finished in
the beautiful color combination of Buckskin (64) over Buckskin
Leather (642). This is the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The
double buckskin is a classic look that will always look great on
the C3 and has become very popular recently.
In addition to the beautiful color combination this Stingray is
loaded with highly desirable options such as air conditioning (that
still blows cold), power windows, power steering, power brakes,
tilt/telescopic steering wheel, and a factory stereo radio. All of
these options can be verified as correct and original as this car
comes with the original window sticker. Amazingly, this Stingray
also comes with the factory build sheet, which is very rare for
this era Corvette. The original owner's manual is still with the
car as well.
In addition to the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and almost every part we checked on
the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the alternator,
distributor, and carburetor are all correct and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 446292, are 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.
This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car
priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a
clean 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 Corvettes is very hot right now and on the
rise. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad, shows the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the
photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true
sense of how clean and 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.
Exterior
The Buckskin (64) exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can
see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally wheels
have a brilliant finish. Please note that this Corvette has the
correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper
foreign made replacements. The Goodyear Eagle GTII white letter
tires are correctly sized 225/70R15 and have about 90% tread left.
There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the many photos. There may be some very tiny
imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the
photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five
or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the
underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is
totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of
the rear tire. 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
pieces of door glass and the rear window are all date coded and
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of August
11, 1976 (M11). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Buckskin Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams,
and no excessive wear. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the
lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear carpet which is often
neglected. The dash and console look great with no sun fading, just
a small crack in the typical area on right speaker grill. The door
pulls are solid and intact. The original radio sounds good. Most
importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat as seen in the
photos. 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 great verification of the very low
original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It
drives great 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 strange
noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The
transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power-band. The brakes
are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The car
runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully
clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.
The AM/FM stereo radio works as do all the exterior lights,
interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The
blower works on all speeds. The a/c also works and blows cold. One
can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in
the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly.
The headlights go up quickly, and with no binding in the mechanism.
Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight
switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from
both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work.
Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive
this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1976 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The
beautiful color combination, the excellent overall condition, and
the original documentation make this Corvette particularly
desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very
important in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very
correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine
block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN st...for
more information please contact the seller.
