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 1974
Corvette in excellent 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, rare, and highly desirable color combination of Medium
Blue Metallic (22) over Silver (406). This is the correct and
original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag
pictured in this ad.
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 unit that was installed in the car new at the
factory in St. Louis in November of 1973. Even very detailed items
like all of the glass is date coded and original to the car. The
last six digits of the VIN, 408600, 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 mail 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. 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 Medium Blue Metallic (22) exterior is in excellent driver
condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a nice gloss,
deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The
aluminum wheels have a good finish and no curb rash. The Cooper
Cobra raised white letter tires are literally brand new with less
than five miles on them. There are no major imperfections that have
been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some
very tiny imperfections around the car that were too small to show
up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from
about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of
the underside this car is very clean underneath and has no rust
issues at all. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole"
area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evident of
corrosion around the windshield or "birdcage" area, which are the
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, both "Astro
Ventilation" door windows, the rear window, and even the windshield
are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's
body build date of November 9, 1973 (D09). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Silver (406) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are
clear. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the
photos with no split seems and just a small spot of wear by the
normal area by the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The
carpet is in good condition with no rips or holes. This includes
the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look
awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great
shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. Please note
that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common
problem on this era Corvette and an issue many buyers do not think
to check. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is also
still with the car and has never been used. This Corvette has never
been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of
cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a light color like Silver, and the excellent
condition of this original 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 good mechanical condition. The
number matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smoothly. 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 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. Please note that it has an upgraded
more modern HEI distributor, but the previous owner was meticulous
so her purchased a distributor just for a Corvette with the
mechanical tach drive to keep the tachometer operational. Also, the
engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see
in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, horn, and wipers. The blower works on all speeds. The
vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go
up quickly, and 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. 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 1974 Corvette is in excellent driver condition. The
beautiful original color combination, the excellent overall
condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match 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 very correct. There
are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix
code, engine assembly date, transmission date code, and
transmission VIN stamp. This Corvette always gets a ton of
attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle
has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of
C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several
years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One
could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for
more than the purchase price with minimal effort.
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