Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 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 Bright Yellow (56) over Black
Leather (192). This is the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The
Bright Yellow looks very striking and this car gets complements by
everyone who sees it.
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, 418212, 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. 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 Bright Yellow 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 and no curb rash. The raised white letter
tires are correctly sized 225/70R15 and have plenty of 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 March
10, 1975 (F10). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Black Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams,
and no excessive wear. The seat is not worn the typical spot on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. 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 cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape
and the door pulls are solid and intact. 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.
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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The blower works on
all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works. 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 with the obvious
exception of the clock. The a/c does not blow cold. The car has a
very healthy exhaust note with no catalytic converter. 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 1975 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The
beautiful color combination and the excellent overall condition
make this Corvette particularly desirable. 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 stamp,
transmission assembly date, and transmission casting date. This
Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It
is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its
previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased
considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise
investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle
for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with
minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
item number description VIN 1Z37J5S418212 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "37" is the body style, coupe. The fifth digit is the
engine, J, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit, "5," indicates
the model year, 1975. The "S" is the plant where the car was
produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so
this is the 18,212nd Corvette made for 1975. Body Build Date F10
&quo...for more information please contact the seller.
