Vehicle Description
The Chevrolet Corvette model introduced many new firsts for the
1975 production year. It was the first year for standard catalytic
converter exhaust systems, a pointless HEI distributor, and the
one-piece body color soft bumpers. But one of the lasts for the
1975 Corvette would be the end for the convertible option on this
C3 platform. A mandate from General Motors' upper management
declared that the Corvette convertible was to be phased out during
the 1975 model year, and it was. These Corvette convertibles were
going to be instant collector's items. Just a fraction of 1975's
total production ended up as convertibles though, only 4,629
vehicles to be exact. The droptop Vette was gone and would not
return to showroom floors for more than a decade.
Offered here is a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible refinished in
Orange Flame (originally Bright Green) with Medium Saddle Leather
interior (originally vinyl), this hard-to-find Corvette is an
excellent example of what is becoming one of the most rapidly
appreciating segments in the classic car market. This Corvette
Convertible is equipped with its number's matching L48 350ci V8,
rare 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, 4-wheel disc
brakes, upgraded tan convertible top, anti-theft alarm, chrome
luggage rack, aftermarket AM/FM/MP3 stereo, and 3.36 Posi-Traction
rear axle.
The engine was meticulously serviced by its former longtime owner
in North Dakota who kept the car up to 90 years of age. This
vehicle was treated to a wonderful cosmetic and mechanical
restoration about 15 years ago. It more recently sold to a new
owner in 2021 from Naples, FL who would further service it to
include all new brake calipers, rotors, pads, & hard lines; new
power steering pump, steering box, and rams; brand new Cooper Cobra
Radial G/T raised white letter tires; upgraded high performance
Champion Cooling aluminum radiator & fan; rebuilt front end with
new ball joints, sway bar links & bushings, upper shock bushings,
along with front end alignment; Vette Brakes & Products composite
monoleaf rear spring; new drive belts; and fresh engine fluids!
Only 4,629 Corvettes left the factory as convertibles in 1975, and
fewer yet with a factory wide-radio T-10 Borg Warner 4-speed manual
transmission. Potential investors will quickly realize this very
rare opportunity that only comes along once in a great while! The
C3 generation offers enthusiasts the chance to acquire an emerging
Corvette classic, yet affordable examples such as this are becoming
increasingly rare. This convertible model will be hard to beat, and
comes optioned with only the necessities to provide the driver the
pure, original spirit of the Corvette! Be sure to secure one such
as this while you can, as they never last long! Thanks for
looking!
