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. The car is totally solid
with nice lines and no rust issues. This Vette is finished in the
beautiful combination of bright red over black. This would be an
great opportunity to own a classic corvette that is ready to be
used and enjoyed at an excellent value. We first purchased this
Stingray about 15 years ago and sold it to a gentleman in Northern
Kentucky. He took excellent care of the car and we would often see
it at local car shows and cruise-ins. Unfortunately, he is no
longer able to drive due to health reasons so we purchased the car
back this year.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and
transmission in the car are the correct and original units that
were installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in
December of 1973. Even detailed parts like the carburetor and most
of the glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of
the VIN, 410981, are stamped on the engine pad, 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 main
case.
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 (that works and blows cold), power steering, power
brakes, and power windows. The owner's manual is also included with
the car. The clear Ohio title in our dealership name is pictured in
this ad. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of RPO codes,
and other information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette
really is.
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 beautiful 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 rally wheels have a
brilliant finish and there is no curb rash. The BF Goodrich tires
have plenty of tread left are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are
no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the
many photos. There are 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
and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield
frame or "birdcage," which are the two most notorious 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 almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both
door windows and the rear window are date coded and original as
each pieces predate the car's body build date of December of 1973.
Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major
accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats are in excellent shape with no rips, holes, or split
seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in
great condition with no stains or holes. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and
clean and the lenses are clear. The dash and center console look
great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in
fantastic shape and both door pulls are solid and intact. The door
panel is not cracked in the typical area where the driver's elbow
sits. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. Please note
that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common
problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to
check. 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 and the
wonderful 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
number matching L48 engine 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. The car has a true dual exhaust
system and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the
video. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed,
and correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, wipers, horn, and power windows. All of the
gauges work, even the clock. The blower for the heater and a/c
works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows
cold. The A/C compressor can be seen clicking on and engaging
properly in the video. 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. 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 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 car does not have a trim tag,
but the build date can be placed in December of 1973 based on the
VIN sequence. 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.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such
great detail, to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and
video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in
Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this
car, and will become even more important as time passes ...for more
information please contact the seller.
