For Sale: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

" 'Here's this year's version of last year's Best All Around Car' boasts the 1975 Corvette sales brochure. The 1975 Corvette underwent only minor changes from the previous year's model, keeping the best features of its predecessors and improving in other areas. The 1975 C3 marked the last model year that a true convertible Corvette was available for purchase until 1986." Corvettemuseum.org

For consignment, a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with a title verified 73,309 actual miles. This blue beauty comes with the accessory hardtop and its numbers matching drivetrain, including the L48 350.

Exterior
With the ability to highlight curves and creases with artistry, Bright Blue Metallic paint coats the car and casts shadows where sinuous lines are shaped by the fiberglass including the obvious Coke bottle shape, the subtle flared wheel openings, the slightly raised hood center, and the iconic fender vents. There's not much difference in the profile of the car with the two tops on top, but remove them, and you have a streamlined design that almost seems organic and conjures up the sleek stingray fish for which Corvettes are named. This car has a raked stance with the back raised a bit over the 15-inch Polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels that carry 225/70R15's on all four corners and heat shielded side pipes add an epic cool factor. Flaking paint in places, paint runs, and random scratches make our list of imperfections on an otherwise clean exterior.

Interior
Dark Blue is in the interior palette, a nice deviation from the typical black, and the plastic on the door panels and vinyl on the bucket seats is all in nice condition while the black steering wheel rim shows some patina on its three spoke hub. Blue vinyl also lines the dashboard which houses a pair of large gauges, the typical speedometer and tachometer, while condition gauges are in the center stack in black plastic. The trim rings for the front gauges and plastic both show some typical patina as does the center console that houses that black handled shifter. An AM/FM radio is located nearby and blue loop carpet covers the floor, also showing a touch of age but fully intact.

Drivetrain
Let's get down to business with the numbers matching L48 350ci V8 rated at 165 horsepower and receiving fuel through a 4-barrel carburetor. It is linked to the numbers matching TH400 3-speed automatic transmission which spins the power back to 3.08 gears and Positraction. The bay is very clean and presentable but also shows some driver quality elements.

Undercarriage
Pleasantly clean underneath with minimal surface rust, just a film of oil on the pan, and an occasional dry bushing. Here we have dual exhaust ending with sidepipes and power disc brakes on all four wheels. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and the complex rear configuration with a frame anchored differential, tubular axles drive shafts, transverse strut rods and transverse leaf springs.

Drive-Ability
We take a seat in this blue time capsule and crank the engine that's never left the bay, shift into Drive, and round around the test loop like it's 1975 all over again. Some things from the 70's don't hold up; interior design, sitcoms, and bell bottoms. But the thrill of a V8 powered fiberglass sports car still does! The car tracks straight, sounds great, and handles with ease. Other than the horn and clock which is part of the central gauge cluster, and the electrically operated headlights not closing, all functions operate as intended. 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.

Just 4,629 convertibles were produced in 1975 making this survivor a fairly rare example. Is it the fastest Corvette ever produced? Not by a long shot. Does it retain all the coolness that could be squeezed from GM in this era? Absolutely! It's a numbers matching looker that will be a fine addition to your collection, or a great way to start one!

1Z67J5S432822

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
67-Convertible
J-350ci 4bbl 165hp L48 V8
5-1975
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
432822-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

I25-June 25th
TRIM 26V-Dark Blue Vinyl
PAINT 22L-Bright Blue Metallic

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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