Vehicle Description
1976 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Corvette is America's only true production sports car.". Thus
starts Chevrolet's sales brochure for the '76-model Corvette, and
this statement was certainly as true as it had-or has-ever been.
The domestic car industry was under pressure on all fronts. Stiffer
safety and emissions regulations were coming from the government on
a regular basis. Public desire for better fuel mileage (thanks to
the Arab oil embargo of 1973 and '74) brought competition from
overseas, and prompted domestic manufacturers to put most of their
development efforts into their own fuel-efficient cars. The great
muscle cars of the late '60s and early '70s were indeed shadows of
their former selves.
This would be the last year since its 1968 inception where a C3
generation car would have had the Stingray moniker on its body.
Maintaining the classic Stingray shape, although much smoother
styling with its undulating hood, flying buttress B pillars and a
rounded but later model rear, this consignment presents itself in
beautiful Silver Metallic respray. A numbers matching drivetrain,
silver is the new gold standard to this Stingray.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
Deep silver paint drapes the undulating totally rounded over design
of this car. In contrast, most cars of this era were planted firmly
into the square and rectangle design, however this leftover
survivor of the muscle car era, is having none of that! Brite work
is minimal but in good condition and shows up on the door handles,
front glass frame, side view mirrors, and rockers. The remainder of
the car is silver painted neoprene for the chromeless bumpers, and
fiberglass body. Headlights flip up and down when the knob is
pulled. A rear deck is accentuated by the flying buttress B pillars
framing a vertical small rear window. This transitions to the back
bumper of the car which has been modified so that the round
taillights are inset deeper and a spoiler is above in this molding
clueing us in that the rear fascia is from a 1980-82 'Vette.
15-inch dish rally wheels are wrapped by raised white letter Cooper
Cobra Radial G/T's 225/70R15's from the 30th week of 2019, so
fairly new rubber all around.
Interior
Smoke gray leather buckets are showing some slight folds as nicely
aged leather tends to do. These high backs have a sleek design and
present mainly flat in design compared to today's seats that are
like NASCAR racing seats! The door panels are showing in smoke grey
as well, have a sporty wood applique panel in their uppers. The
center console has a nicely padded leather armrest and hand brake
lever, and this drives the eye forward to the shifter lever and
temp wheels. Just above 5 round smaller gauges grab the driver's
attention along with some warning lights flanking these gauges. The
deep set gauges in the dash are original, and are mounted within a
light gray dash front with a darker stitched padded dash top. A
wood rimmed rally steering fronts this light colored dash. Clean
badged floor mats cover the carpeting. In back is a fairly
extensive carpeted area for more storage and where the battery is
housed.
Drivetrain
A lift forward of the stinger hood, and we see the numbers matching
350ci V8 in L48 form. It sports the factory heads and presents with
an orange/red GM block and chromed valve coverings and chromed air
cleaner covering. A single 4-barrel carburetor feeds this 350 and
on back is a TH350 3-speed automatic tranny. The rear axle is a
3.08 Positraction. For the exhale is a single pipe with dual
exits.
Undercarriage
A rust free, (if seen- surface rust only!), underside that has
power disc brakes all around, and fully independent suspension on
all 4 corners. Nicely preserved underneath but we note the absence
of a catalytic converter.
Drive-Ability
The car starts right up, and runs well. Good handling, and nice
overall ride with the power steering. Bias free panic stopping, and
a comfortable overall ride with rail like handling.
A looker and a definite cooker, this survivor driver Stingray needs
no introduction when it shows up in your suburban driveway. Your
neighbors will be able to hear and if close enough feel the rumble,
and there they will notice the sculpted looks of this 1976 Last
year of the Stingray Corvette. Remember Corvette means a small
nimble warship, so I-de-clare-WAR!
1Z37L6S401724
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
37-Coupe
L-350ci V8 4bbl 180hp
6-1976
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
401724-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
A29-August 29th 1975 Build
TRIM 152-Smoke Gray Leather
PAINT 13-Silver Metallic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
