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 excellent 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
"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 1976. The last six digits of the VIN, 419226,
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, that 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 Bright Yellow exterior is in nice driver 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 Cooper Cobra raised
white letter tires have about 90% tread left. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many
photos. There be some touch-ups, small bumps, and other 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. This Corvette has no rust issues. As one can see
in the many photos of the underside of the car, this car is very
clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around
the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no
evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most
notorious 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
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
January 21, 1975 (F21). 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 great condition.
The seats look nice and the driver's seat is not overly worn in the
typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out, there
are a few spots of wear on the passenger seat. Please note that
these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. The gauge faces are clean and
crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in excellent
condition with no stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear
carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look nice
with no sun fading and just a few cracks in the usual spot on the
speaker grills. The door panels are in good shape overall with a
couple cracks and the door pulls are solid and intact. The original
factory stereo radio works well, gets good reception, and sounds
great. Most importantly, the original dashboard has never been cut
or modified for an aftermarket installation. This Corvette has not
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, indicators, horn,
wipers, and power windows. 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 blower for
the heater works on all speeds but high. The car now has a true
dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and a very healthy
exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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 Stingray 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,
and transmission assembly 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 1Z37L6S419226 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM...for more information
please contact the seller.
