Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1974
Corvette Stingray in excellent condition with only 110,389 original
miles. The car is totally solid with nice lines. This Vette is
finished in the beautiful combination of Red over Black. 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 was the correct and original unit that was installed in the
car new at the factory in November of 1973. The last six digits of
the VIN, 410981, are stamped on the engine pad, meaning it is the
original engine and transmission 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 Red exterior is in great condition. As one can see in the
photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels
look great along with the trim rings/center caps. The BFGoodrich
tires are correctly sized 225/70R15, with plenty of tread left.
There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded
from the many photos. There may be some very tiny imperfections
around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but
nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away.
This Corvette has no rust issues. 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.
Interior
The Black interior in this Corvette is in good condition. The seats
are in great shape for their age with little to no wear. 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. The carpet is
in okay condition with no major stains, but some
tears/imperfections here and there. Please note that this appears
to be the original 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.
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. 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 don't pull left or right. This Corvette has
plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. The car now has a
true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and a very
healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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. 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,
even the clock. It is a pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially
with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1974 Corvette Stingray is in wonderful condition. The
beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition
make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to
duplicate. 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 the future. One could easily enjoy this
vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase
price with minimal effort. 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 1Z37J4S410981 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "67" is the body style, convertible. The fifth digit
is the engine, J, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit, "4,"
indicates the model year, 1974. The "S" is the plant where the car
was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number
so this is the 10,981st Corvette made for 1974. Engine Code V1129
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "11" is
the eleventh month of year and the "29" is the twenty ninth day of
the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 29th, 1974.
This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car. Suffix
Code CLA This means the motor was intended for a 1974 L82 Corvette
with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp 410981 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410981,
are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this
engine is original to this car. Engine Block Casting Number 3970010
The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1974
Corvette. Engine Block Casting Date K 24 3 "K" is November, "24" is
the twenty fourth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of
the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 24th,
1973. Intake Manifold Casting Number 340261 The intake manifold has
the correct 340261 casting number for a 1974 Corvette Intake
Manifold Casting Date K 28 3 "K" is November, "28" is the twenty
eighth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar
year so the intake manifold was cast on November 28th, 1973.
Carburetor 7044206 The carbuetor is original and for an...for more
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