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 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 Dark Green
Metallic over Dark Brown Leather.
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.
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 July of 1976. 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, 444721, 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 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 dark green metallic 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 rally wheels and center caps have a
brilliant finish and no curb rash. Please note that this Stingray
has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the
cheaper foreign make replacements. The raised white letter tires
have are literally brand new with less than 50 miles on them and
are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that
have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There is one
small spot on the right front corner and there may be some other
tiny imperfections that were too small to show up on the photos,
but nothing that is very noticeable from about 5 feet away. 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 July 31, 1976 (L31). Original glass is another great
verification that this car has had no accident history and never
sustained damage.
Interior
The Dark Brown Leather 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. The spare is also still with
the car. Please note that both seat belts work and retract
properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue
many buyers do not think to check. 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 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 low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Stingray 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 in this ad 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, horn, wipers, and
power windows; even very detailed items such as the key buzzer,
seat belt buzzer, and "head lamp" light all still 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. There is a bit of noise from
the speedometer, which can be heard 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 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
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