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 with only 57,885 original
miles. 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 and iconic color
combination of bright red over black. The bright red looks very
striking on the Stingray body style and this car gets complements
by everyone who sees it.
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, 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 red 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 on the beauty rings. The
BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires plenty of tread
left. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the many photos. There are some small hairline crack
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.
Interior
The Black 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 woodgrain on the console and
door panels is in great shape with no delamination. The dash and
console look great with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels
are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact.
There is just one small spot of wear in the typical spot where the
driver's elbow sits. The jack and jack handle are still with the
car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. 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, power windows, and power antenna; even
the key buzzer still works. 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, very low original mileage, and the
excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly
desirable. 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.