Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1976
Corvette Stingray in excellent driver condition. The car looks
excellent, runs well, and drives great as one can see in the video
in this ad. This Stingray is finished in the beautiful, striking,
and rare combination of Dark Green (33) over Black (19) interior.
This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by
the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. It is particularly
important that the paint code is original as code 33 Dark Green is
the most rare color produced in 1976 with only 2,038 examples made.
This would be an excellent opportunity to own a classic corvette
that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an excellent value.
Besides 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 May of 1976. Even detailed parts like
the distributor, intake manifold, carburetor, and even all the
glass is date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
434391, 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 and
pictured.
The car comes with a wealth of documents and receipts for repairs
and maintenance over the year dating back to the 1990's. The
receipts total over $15,000 so this car has been very well
maintained over the years. The car also comes with the original
owner's manual and some other original documentation. The T-Top
bags are included with the car as well.
This Stingray is loaded with appealing options as one can see in
the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as tilt/telescopic
steering wheel, air conditioning, 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 Dark Green (33) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has a great gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally
wheels look great with a nice finish and no curb rash. The tires
are virtually brand new and have hardly been used. They are
correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have
been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some spots
on the tip of the nose, which is very common on C3 Corvettes, and
some other small imperfections around the car that were too faint
to show up in the photos, but nothing that is very noticeable from
about five or ten feet away. The frame is solid. As one can see in
the many photos of the underside of the car, it is clean
underneath. There is some rust on the right a pillar. We have
included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show
how this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette is date coded
and original each piece predates the car's body build date of May
12, 1976 (J12). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Windshield - GC - "C" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window is
original, made in April of 1976. This is correct as it predates the
build date of the car.
Driver's Window - GC - "C" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window
is original, made in April of 1976. This is correct as it predates
the build date of the car.
Passenger Window - LC - "L" is March and "C" is 1976 so this window
is original, made in March of 1976. This is correct as it predates
the build date of the car.
Rear Window - XC - "X" is February and "C" is 1976 so this window
is original, made in February of 1976. This is correct as it
predates the build date of the car.
Interior
The Black (19) interior in this Corvette is in fantastic condition.
The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The
door panels are in wonderful shape and both door pulls are solid
and intact. The door panel is not cracked in the typical area on
the bolster where the driver's elbow rests. The carpet is in
excellent condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This included
the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The seats are in great
shape overall and look just as nice in person as they do in the
photos with no split seams, holes, or excessive wear. The seat is
not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out. The dash and center console look nice with no
cracks, fading, or sun damage. The jack and jack handle are still
with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the
passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. 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 and there is no aroma
of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent 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 nice mechanical condition. As stated
above, there are over $15,000 in receipts for this Stingray so it
has been well maintained over the years. The numbers matching L48
engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly.
It drives great on 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 noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well
overall. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band.
The brakes are responsive and do not pull left or right. The car
runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast for its time. Also, the engine compartment is
clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The
original stamped steel valve covers, air cleaner, and upper
ignition shielding are all still in place.
The horn works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, radio, and wipers. All of the gauges work and
even the clock runs. The blower for the heater works on all speeds.
The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the
headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch on the
dash or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete
operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. The car
now has a true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and
a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear ...for more information
please contact the seller.
