Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1974 Corvette Stingray Convertible in excellent condition
with only 81,070 original miles. The car looks fantastic, runs
awesome, and is a magnificent driver that feels great out on the
road and is ready to be enjoyed. It is finished in the highly
desirable color combination of Silver Metallic over black interior
with a black soft top. Please peruse all of the photos, video,
numbers, RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of
how nice this Corvette really is.
This Corvette has a "Numbers Matching" engine meaning the engine in
the car is the correct and original unit that was installed in the
car new at the factory in St. Louis in May of 1974. Even detailed
parts like the carburetor, intake, and distributor are all date
coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 428945, are
stamped on the engine pad, pictured in this ad, and the engine is
original to the car.
We have the car priced to sell and are offering an excellent
opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray convertible
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. 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."
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.
Model Description
Only 5,474 convertibles were made in 1974. A brand new restyled
rear end was first featured in 1974. The conventional rear bumper
was replaced with a sloping two piece design. This was the only
year for the split rear bumper Corvette. The new rear end
eliminated the last vestiges of the long-lived rear-deck-lid
spoiler and replaced it with a smooth-surfaced rear deck and a
body-colored resilient extension covering the actual rear bumper
and including the circular taillights meeting new federal
energy-absorbing standards.
Exterior
The Silver Metallic exterior is in excellent driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has a nice gloss, smooth
finish, and great shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The
slotted Corvette aluminum wheels and center caps are in excellent
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Cooper
Cobra raised white letter tires are brand new with less than ten
miles on them and correctly sized 225/70R15. The convertible top is
in wonderful condition with no rips, holes, or frayed edges and the
rear window is not yellowed or foggy. The top itself operates well
and opens and closes easily. Often Corvettes will have particularly
chipped up front ends, this car does not. There are no major
blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos.
There are some small chips and other tiny imperfections that were
too faint to show up in photos, but nothing that is really
noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many
photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has
no rust issues. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole"
area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence 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 almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both
pieces of "Astro Ventilation" door glass, are date coded and
original as they predate the car's body build date of September 21,
1974 (N21). 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 and look virtually brand new with
no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly
worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in
and out. The carpet is also looks to be in "like new" condition
with no stains, rips, or or holes. This includes the rear carpet,
which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and
the lenses are crystal clear. The door panels are in wonderful
shape. The door panel is not cracked in the typical area where the
driver's elbow sits. The door pulls are solid and intact. The dash
and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun damage.
Both seat belts work and retract, but the right belt can be sticky
and hard to pull out. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and
an item many buyers do not think to check. The original radio is
still in the car and still works, but only on AM. Most importantly
the original dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket
installation. The spare is still with the car. This Corvette has
never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of
cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this
interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention
this car has received throughout its life and another great
verification of the low mileage.
Mechanical
This Stingray convertible seems to be in very good mechanical
condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every
time, and runs well. The Corvette is an awesome driver that feels
great the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad 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 strange noised
or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. It runs cool
and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine makes great
oil pressure. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side
or the other. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the
car. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed
as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do the wipers, indicators, interior lights,
exterior lights, and dash lights. The blower for the heater works
on all speeds. Even detailed items like the key buzzer and "Head
Lamp" light work correctly. The "Head Lamp" light is on the dash
and illuminates when the headlight switch is pulled and then goes
off when the headlights are raised so the driver knows the
headlight came up properly. The vacuum system for the headlights
works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either
the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column.
Their complete operation form 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 top down on...for more
information please contact the seller.
