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 in spectacular condition. This Corvette looks excellent,
runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with
excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful
and highly desirable color combination of Bright Blue Metallic (22)
over Smoke Grey Leather (152). This is the correct and original
color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in
this ad. We have found Bright Blue Metallic to be the most popular
and most sought-after color for a C3 Corvette.
I have personally driven this car about 30 miles recently. During
that time the car was completely reliable, had absolutely no
issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.
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 November of 1975. 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 distributor, carburetor, exhaust manifolds, and even all of the
glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the
VIN, 412905, 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.
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 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 Blue Metallic (22) exterior is in excellent driver
condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific
gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The YJ8 aluminum wheels and
center caps have a brilliant finish. The Goodyear Eagle GT II
raised white letter tires have about plenty of tread left and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that
have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. This car has
no rust issues. 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
and we have not noticed any evidence of corrosion around the
windshield frame or "birdcage" area, which are the two 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, the rear
window, both door windows, and even the windshield, are all date
coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of the November 21, 1975 (D21). Original glass is another great
verification that this car has had no accident history and never
sustained damage.
Interior
The Smoke Grey Leather (152) 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 overly worn in
the typical area 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, or holes.
This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash
and console look good with no sun fading, there is a crack on the
speaker grill, which is visible in the photos. The door panels are
in great shape overall, they are not cracked in the typical area on
the arm rest where your elbow would sit. The door pulls are solid
and intact. The radio works and gets good reception. The jack and
jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind in the
compartment behind the passenger seat. This Corvette has never been
smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a light color like Smoke Gray, 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.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very nice mechanical condition. The
number matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and
idles smoothly. As stated above, I have driven the car about 30
miles with no problems at all. 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, detailed, and
correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
horn, wipers, and power windows; even very detailed items such as
the key buzzer work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all
speeds. The a/c itself also works and blows cold. One can observe
the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video.
The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The
headlights go up quickly and evenly, with no binding in the
mechanism. 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 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 is in fantastic original condition. The
low mileage, the beautiful and color combination, and the excellent
overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and
very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important in the
Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car
is extremely correct. T...for more information please contact the
seller.
