Vehicle Description
1976 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
By 1976, the United States economy was on the mend from the
1973-1975 global economic recession. The recession, which had been
caused in part by the 1973 oil crisis, had caused gas prices to
soar which, in turn, had made automotive manufacturers begin
re-evaluating the types of vehicles they were manufacturing. Over
540,000 third generation Corvettes were built between 1968 and 1982
making the C3 generation the highest production Corvette ever and
the most popular for the collector.
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, lying buttress B pillars and
rounded rear, this consignment presents itself in beautiful
lightning Silver Metallic. The definition of Coke bottle design,
this very sexy undulatory design is like a centerfold lying on her
side, has an all numbers matching drivetrain, leather interior, and
of course my favorite corvette backside with the round over look.
The stance is worth the price of admission!
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 end of the pool, very nice Silver Metallic coats pristine
fiberglass and neoprene on this garage kept curvaceous example. The
iconic Sting Ray "gills" if you will, vent cool air into the engine
bay from directly behind the front wheel wells. Brightwork is
minimal but in good condition and shows up on the door handles,
front glass frame, side view mirrors and rockers, which appears as
a wide strip and is the next best thing to having side pipes. The
long long hood leads the way and it sports hidden headlights, as
well as a rear vented scoop. The roof panels are removable and in
lieu of being smoked, they are body matching silver. You gotta love
the flying buttress-esque B pillars framing the near vertical rear
glass and we also note the rounded rear look with the circular tail
lights are iconic in their design almost expected in a Corvette.
15-inch GM rally wheels with Dixie coupe shaped ribbed center hubs
and deep dish trim rings are wrapped by 225/60R15's all around.
Interior
Some smoke gray and wood applique along with minimal chrome
trimmings cover the door panels. Sleek thin styled high backed
leather buckets show some very slight folds, as leather tends to do
with age, however these are in fine condition. The center console
has a nicely padded leather armrest/storage lid, and this drives
the eye forward to the shift lever lighter and temp wheels. The
deep set gauges in the swooping upward and outward dash are
original, and appear as very clean. Next to this driver's panel is
a group of 5 instruments to help keep the pulse, and just below the
center dash of this car is a C O R V E T T E AM/FM radio. Behind
the seats is the rear storage area folded in clean gray carpeting,
as are all the floors where the seats are and under the dash. I
have to comment on all the chromed surrounds, lettering on dials
and levers and all over, I see none of it is chipped off. This is a
rare detail not often experienced on these cars of this year, so it
WAS well taken care of.
Drivetrain
A lift forward of the scooped hood, and we see a numbers matching
350ci V8 in L48 form. It has a 4-barrel carburetor feeding it and a
numbers matching TH350 3-speed automatic transmission on back. A
3.08 Positraction rear axle is on spinning the rear tires. The
condition, as our consignor states, is unmolested, unrestored and
all original...a real breath of fresh air. (Which it mixes with the
fossils and kicks you in the butt!)
Undercarriage
A surface rust only underside that has good structural stability, a
stainless X pipe exhaust with headers and Pypes Mufflers. Power
disk braking is all around and the fully independent C3 suspension
provides the ride and rail like handling.
Drive-Ability
The car started right up, and ran well. Good handling, and nice
overall ride with power steering and power brakes. When you go full
throttle, you notice a nice kick in your pants, as well as a smile
on your face! During our drive we noted that theheadlights would
not rotate up and the AC has been removed.
A looker and a definite cooker, this "unmolested" original will
allow your neighbors to be able to hear and if close enough feel
the rumble from this racer, 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-declare-WAR!
1Z37L6S410404
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
37-Coupe
L-350ci L48 V8 180hp 4bbl
6-1976
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
410404-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
D04-November 4th
TRIM 152-Smoke Gray Leather
PAINT 13L-Silver Metallic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
