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
completely numbers matching 1974 Big Block Corvette Stingray Coupe
in fantastic condition and with the high performance 454ci LS4
engine. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent
driver. It is finished the beautiful color combination of Classic
White (10) over Saddle (416). This is the correct and original
color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is
pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the
correct and original units that were installed in the car new at
the factory in 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 410498, 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.
We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray at an
unbeatable value. The high performance models like this LS4 big
block draw a great premium over the standard Corvettes. One could
easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase
price in years to come as the market on early C3 Corvettes is very
hot right now and on the rise, this is especially true for highly
desirable examples like this LS4 big block. The low original
mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also
the clear Ohio title pictured in the ad that shows the mileage as
"Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, 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
A brand new restyled rear end was first featured in 1974. The
conventional rear bumper was replaced with a sloping two piece
design. This was the only year for the split rear bumper Corvette.
The new rear end eliminated the last vestiges of the long-lived
rear-deck-lid spoiler and replaced it with a smooth-surfaced rear
deck and a body-colored resilient extension covering the actual
rear bumper and including the circular taillights meeting new
federal energy-absorbing standards.
Exterior
The Classic White exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one
can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. The wheels and center caps are in excellent
condition with a nice finish. The BF Goodrich Radial TA tires have
plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are
no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from
the photos. There are some tiny blemishes and touch-ups around car
that were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing that is
really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see
in the many photos and video 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 of the glass on this Corvette, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows and rear window, are all date coded and
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
December 3, 1973 (E03). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Saddle interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats are in excellent shape and look almost brand new with no
rips, wear, or split seams. The carpet is also in great condition
with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is
often neglected. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses
are clear. The original stereo radio works well, gets good
reception, and most importantly the dash has never been cut or
modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash and console are
in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door
panels are in good condition overall with some normal wear in the
typical area where someone's elbow would rest. The left seatbelt
works fine, but the right lap belt can be sticky. 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 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. 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 LS4 big block engine starts right away
every time, runs well, and idles smooth. This Stingray 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 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. 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, interior lights,
dash lights, interior lights, wipers, and indicators; even the key
buzzer still works. The a/c works and one can see the a/c
compressor turning on and engaging properly in the video. The
blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The entire
vacuum system for the headlights works correctly from both of the
respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the
column. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in
the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the
clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to
drive this car, especially with the extra power from the LS4 and
the T-Tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1974 LS4 big black Corvette Stingray looks fantastic
and is in terrific condition. The beautiful original color
combination, excellent condition, the low original mileage, and the
great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray
especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching
is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for rare and
high performance examples like this Corvette, and as one can see,
this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the
engine block, suffi...for more information please contact the
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