Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1976
Corvette Stingray in great driver condition with only 93,371
original miles. The car runs and drives amazingly as one can see in
the video in this ad. The car is totally solid with nice lines.
This Corvette has had most of its drivetrain refreshed and is ready
to go anywhere. This Vette is finished in the beautiful combination
of Corvette Red (72) over Dark Firethorn (712). This is the correct
and original color scheme as shown on the trim tag pictured above.
This would be an excellent opportunity to own a classic corvette
that is ready to be used and enjoyed.
It is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive
list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel, air
conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and power windows. The
low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the
car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing
the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video,
list of RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of
this Corvette.
Please note that this corvette is "numbers matching" meaning the
engine is the correct and original unit that was installed in the
car new at the factory in July of 1976. The last six digits of the
VIN, 441424, are stamped on the engine pad, meaning it is the
original engine to the car.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. 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 corvette red exterior is in good driver condition. As one can
see in the photos the finish has a nice gloss/good finish. Both
doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels look great
along with the trim rings/center caps. The General tires are only a
few years old and in great shape with about 95% tread left. The
paint isn't perfect and has imperfections here and there but looks
great from about 5-10 feet away. The car basically looks in person
as it does in the photos. 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. 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 almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date
coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date
of July 7th, 1976 (L07). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Driver's Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window
is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates
the build date of the car.
Passenger Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window
is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates
the build date of the car.
Rear Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is
original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the
build date of the car.
Interior
The Dark Firethorn interior in this Corvette is in good condition.
The seats are in great shape for their age with no major wear/tears
or staining. The dash and center console look great with no sun
fading/cracks. The gauge faces are clean and the lenses are clear.
The door panels are in good shape and both door pulls are solid and
intact. Most importantly, the dash has never been modified or cut
for any aftermarket install. The carpet is in great condition with
no major stains, rips, holes. The rear carpet shows its age a bit
compared to the front carpet. The jack and jack handle are still
with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The
interior in this vette appears to be mostly original, even the
factory radio works and sounds great.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
great overall condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It
drives amazing on the road and at highway speeds. It appears the
previous owner spent time refreshing the car mechanically to help
keep this vette on the road for many years to come. 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 very smooth throughout the power band. The
brakes are responsive and don't pull left or right. This Corvette
has plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. Also, the
engine compartment is clean and detailed as one can see in the
photos.
The radio works as do the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators,
wipers, horn, power windows, and even the key buzzer. The blower
for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The A/C compressor can
be seen engaging in the video above. The vacuum system for the
headlights works correctly. 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. It
is a pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-tops
out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1976 Corvette Stingray is an amazing driver. The
prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past
several years. They are secure and wise investments for the future.
One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years without the
worry of getting a new rock chip here and there. A nice paint job
would bring this car to a whole different level, but it still looks
great going down the road as is. This corvette runs and drives very
nice and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
item number description* VIN 1Z37L6S441424 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "37" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The fifth
digit is the engine, L, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit,
"6," indicates the model year, 1976. The "S" is the plant where the
car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence
number so this is the 41,424th Corvette made for 1976. Body Build
Date L07 "L" corresponds to July and "07" is the seventh day of the
month meaning this Corvette's body build date is July 7th, 1976.
Engine Code V0628 "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI
plant. The "06" is the sixth month of year and the "28" is...for
more information please contact the seller.
