For Sale: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

Vehicle Description

1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

"The C3 1974 Corvette is renowned for its distinctive design elements that continue to captivate car enthusiasts. Key features include the sleek body lines, flared fenders, and the introduction of the two piece rear bumper, which gave the car a more streamlined look. Iconic design features like the "Coke bottle" shape and the removable T-top roof panels made the 1974 Corvette instantly recognizable. Despite the stringent emissions regulations of the era, the 1974 Corvette managed to maintain respectable performance figures, balancing power with compliance." Thxvette-vues.com

For consignment, a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title verified 45,719 actual miles. This is a three owner, numbers matching L-82 example in Classic White and wearing side pipes. As Vette-Vues writes, "the 1974 Corvette is highly sought after by collectors for several reasons. Its unique design changes and the transitional nature of its production year add to its allure.".

Exterior
Unmistakably a Corvette, the long nose encircles the front wheels with arched fenders that are accentuated by the fender duct and trailing cove that in one form or another, always adorns a Corvette. The shoulder line dips on the door, then rises slightly to take in a flush door handle on its way to the rear arch, completing the Coke bottle profile. Out back, the 1974 only rear seam is seen in the bumper cover, losing the chrome bumper and setting a trend of body colored panels that lives on in the C8. On top, body colored T-tops meet a vertical C-pillar and raked windshield which in turn descends to the cowl vents on the center rise of the hood. Thrush side pipes travel the length of the rocker panel. Overall, the paint and trim is very nice. Imperfections include some cracking bondo on the body and seams, touched up scuffs and cracks, and variance in shades of white between the impact end caps and main body.

Interior
Stylish door panels greet entrants with angled features and a simulated woodgrain panel bordered with silver trim and both doors present cleanly. The leather buckets are in great shape with some patina creasing on the driver's side and each wear, for the first time, integrated shoulder lap seat belts. By today's standards, the steering wheel has a thin rim but is contoured for fingers making it comfortable and grippy. It leads to the standard instrument cluster that places tach and speedometer in front of the driver and a series of five dials in the center stack, always reminding us of an aircraft configuration. Below that panel is an AM/FM radio looking completely original and the surrounding plastic is in good shape. The wood veneer on the center console shows a touch of patina and sun fading while housing the thumb dial controls for the A/C, then the epic ball shifter with double grip reverse lock release. The hand brake housing has also been sunbathing and sports a crack in addition to fade. The charcoal carpet on the floor and cargo area also shows some exposure while Corvette branded mats reside in the footwell.

Drivetrain
Pulling the hood forward reveals the numbers matching 350ci L82 V8 rated at 250 horsepower and receiving fuel from a 4-barrel carburetor. Behind it, the numbers matching Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission routing power to the rear axle with 3.55 gears with Positraction. Power disc brakes are found on all four corners.

Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with a good amount of surface rust throughout and general age patina. Dual exhaust turns quickly to the side to enter Thrush sidepipes in a finned heat shield. Suspension is made up of coil springs in front, and Corvette's unique independent rear suspension is present and capped off with transverse leaf springs.

Drive-Ability
We take our seat, positioned in a more reclined attitude with legs flat to the floor, and grab that satisfying shifter to take the car around the loop. The engine purrs like a kitten, or lion, and the 350 demonstrates respectable power and acceleration. Wide tires on the 15-inch Chevy Rally wheels creates a stable stance and great handling and the only items we note not working are the A/C and the tachometer. All others operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Do a keyword search for numbers matching, and very few 1974 Corvettes would likely come up. It is the holy grail you're looking for when adding to your collection and the L82 is icing on this white cake! Here's a low mileage example of a 51 year old classic that is ready for owner number four.

1Z37T4S431837

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
37-Coupe
T-350ci 4bbl 250hp L82 V8
4-1974
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
431837-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

K18-June 18th
TRIM 404-Black Leather
PAINT 910-Classic White

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Vehicle Details

  • 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Listing ID: CC-1967835
  • Price: $23,500
  • Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
  • Year:1974
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Corvette
  • Exterior Color:Classic White
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:45719
  • Stock Number:7599
  • VIN:1Z37T4S431837
Listed By:
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Rd.
Morgantown, PA 19543

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