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 stunning numbers
matching 1976 Corvette Stingray in excellent condition with only
69,790 original miles. The car is totally solid with great lines
and no rust issues. This Corvette is finished in the beautiful
combination of Classic White (10) over Black Leather (192). That is
also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes
on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. This would be an
excellent opportunity to own a classic Stingray that is ready to be
used and enjoyed.
In addition to the correct paint and trim codes 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 February of 1976. We have run
the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and
there are very few that are so correct and original as this car.
Even very detailed parts like the starter, carburetor, and
distributor are date coded and original. The last six digits of the
VIN, 421102, 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
main case and pictured as well.
The car 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, stereo radio, power steering, and power brakes. 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.
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 Classic White (10) exterior is in fantastic driver 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 a brilliant finish and
no curb rash. Please note that this Stingray still has the correct
4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made replacements.
The Goodyear Eagle ST tires have plenty of tread left and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have
been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There is some
minor checking on the driver side rear quarter and 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." We have
included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show
how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Black Leather (192) interior in this Corvette is in absolutely
outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the
lenses are crystal clear. The dash and center console look great
with no cracks, fading or sun damage. The seats just as nice in
person as they do in the photos with no split seams or excessive
wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical are on the bolster
where the driver gets in and out, there is just a small amount of
wear there. Please note that these appear to be the original seats
and skins, not some cheap aftermarket replacements or covers. The
door panels are in great shape and both door pulls are solid and
intact. The carpet is in also in excellent condition with no
stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is
often neglected. The original stereo radio is still in the car; it
works well and gets good reception. Most importantly, the dash has
never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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. The
jack and jack handle are still with the car and stored in the
compartment behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still
with the car. 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
fantastic overall 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 very low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers 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 and is quite fast for its time. Also,
the engine compartment is clean, highly detailed, and correct as
one can see in the photos. The ignition shielding is still in place
as is the original air cleaner, stamped steel valve covers correct
for an L48, and the original catalytic converter.
The radio works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, wipers, and horn. The blower for the heater and
a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and
blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor can be seen engaging
properly in the video above. The air conditioning system has been
upgraded to the more modern r134a type freon. 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 in wonderful condition. The
beautiful color combination, the great extent to which the numbers
match, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette
particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching
is extremely important in classic Corvette pricing and as one can
see this car is very correct. There are photos of the in this ad of
the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly
date, transmission date, 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
consider...for more information please contact the seller.
