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.
For consignment, a very nice version of the 1976 C3 Corvette. A
great entry level car to get you into the Corvette game, it's in
good condition and provides a sporty ride, while with the emissions
regulations kicking in horsepower was limited. But with a rebuilt
numbers matching engine and automatic transmission, a respray in
2004, and the 1 year only and rarer than hen's teeth blue/green
interior, this Vette is ready to set your heart on fire without
emptying your wallet.
Exterior
Fiberglass bathed in a 2004 respray of trim tag matching Classic
White, the paint is seen in its sculpted final form and does a
great job of covering this rolling work of art. We do note some
inclusions in the finish, but nothing truly detrimental to the
overall shark-like looks. An L-48 body matching painted T top roof
and fiberglass and neoprene bumpers with hidden headlights in
front, curvaceous fenders all around this coke bottle design sports
car. On the back, the rounded slightly pointed rear roll panel is
one of this writer's favorite years and this retains the round deep
set taillights. Chrome trimmings are seen surrounding the glass and
dividing the cockpit for the T- top. A shiny stainless steel rocker
trim is curving on to bridge the gap between the fenders and the
doors. A cove is in the front quarter and sides show this car is
pre greenhouse glass long "flying buttress" type B pillars
supporting each side of the near vertical rear glass. 15-inch rally
deep dish wheels are on all 4 corners and dual exhaust tips peek
out from underneath the smoothed over rear bumper.
Interior
1 year only Blue/Green 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 Blue/Green 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 which have a nice wood applique
surround. Just above, 5 round smaller gauges are within more
applique and grabs 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 Blue/Green dash front with a
stitched padded dash top. A 4-spoke steering fronts this rare
colored dash. Slightly faded Blue/Green floor mats are cover the
like new carpeting up front and in back is a fairly extensive
carpeted area for more storage and where the battery is housed
along with an aftermarket CD changer.
Drivetrain
Opening the hood we are met with the rebuilt at 49,000 miles
numbers matching L48 350ci V8 mill. Nicely detailed and presenting
with some chromed bling added on for the distributor cover. A
single 4-barrel carburetor is tucked under the black air cleaner
assembly and on back the rebuilt numbers matchingTH400 3-speed
automatic with a shift kit coupled with a 3.08 Positraction rear
axle to put power to the pavement.
Undercarriage
Very nicely preserved underneath with an overall patina for the
floor pans, rockers and other bolt ons underneath. All up front is
dry and we see a fully independent SLA type with coil springs for
the suspension which includes several cast aluminum components for
extra weight loss. In the back we see a frame anchored differential
with transverse leaf springs and tubular driveshafts. Power disc
brakes are on all 4's and power steering provides easy navigation.
As per our consignor, a new brake master cylinder, booster,
calipers and power steering system have been added.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and on the test track it performed beautifully.
Nice smooth acceleration, smooth shifting and good brakes. It
handles like it's on rails and the T top option is a nice feature
without having to fuss with a canvas mechanism. All functions were
working as designed and the AC blew icy cold during our test
drive.
A looker and a definite cooker, this numbers matching 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!
1Z37L6S412291
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
37-Coupe
L-350ci L48 V8 180hp 4bbl
6-1976
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
412291-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
D17-November 17th
TRIM 322-Blue Green Leather
PAINT 10L-Classic White
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.
