For Sale: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

"Getting to know a Corvette has got to be one of the great pleasures in life. And anyone who truly loves the road and where it goes deserves that pleasure at least once in his life. Or hers. The same people who brought you your Corvette are still running the store and keeping the faith. The '74 isn't a totally new Corvette, just better. Take the styling. We wouldn't just change it for the sake of change. But when we made the rear bumper stronger, we made Corvette's entire rear styling look different. And, we think, better." Corvettemuseum.org

For consignment, a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing 102,069 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is a three owner, numbers matching example and one of just 5,474 convertibles produced in 1974.

Exterior
A color change repaint in two stage Flame Orange ignites the outside of this stingray and like a safety cone in the snow, it's hard to miss! When the orange is coupled with a black canvas top and four tires wrapping 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels, it's a fine looking specimen! Those tires have an early 2021 date code, and they present proudly with white letters out, old school style. Rocker panel trim accentuates the center panels, including the long door and its horizontal door handle while a subtle wing and fender vents enhance the overall beauty of the profile. Imperfections are few and include some rough surfaces where the fender meets the rocker panel in front, some orange peel on the rear bumper, and a couple of circular chips on the fender.

Interior
A woodgrain insert augments the black vinyl door panels that include polished trim and a configuration that contours to the shape of the car and provide an ergonomic fit at the same time. Black leather bucket seats present in fantastic shape and a wide view of the steering wheel and dashboard reveal a similar state of condition, providing a one way ticket right back to 1974. Gauges, faceplates, the center console, AM/FM radio, all appear without flaw and barely signs of use. Black loop carpet is clean and orderly, the underside of the canvas top spotless, and the cargo area behind the seats, showroom fresh. The restoration of the interior has paid off handsomely.

Drivetrain
Its time capsule status continues under the hood where the clean, numbers matching 350 L82 V8 resides, topped by a 4-barrel carburetor, finned valve covers, and an open air element. Behind it, a numbers matching T10 4-speed manual transmission that routes 250 horsepower back to the rear axle and 3.70 gears with Positraction.

Undercarriage
A new exhaust system starts us off underneath, dual pipes that travel through stock style mufflers and short, steel tailpipes. The brakes are new as well and it's power disc all around! Yes, new suspension is on board as well and is made up of coil springs in front, and Corvette's unique independent rear suspension is present and capped off with transverse leaf springs. A touch of grease sling is the only thing that detracts from a clean underside. No harm there!

Drive-Ability
Pure analog goodness greets us as we enter the cockpit of this American classic and fire up the 350. We shift the 1974 transmission into gear and roll this flame colored beauty onto the test loop where it delivers good power, straight tracking, and braking that's on point. We note the passenger door does not open and the trip odometer is also not working but beyond those things, all functions inside and out 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.

If you've got a gap in the 1974 slot of your Corvette collection, or need a convertible to round things out, this is a very fine example. Great paint, a spotless interior, and of course the coveted numbers matching drivetrain make this a prime candidate for the new collector or the seasoned curator of America's sports car.

1Z67T4S430979

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
67-Convertible
T-350ci 4bbl 250hp L82 V8
4-1974
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
430979-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG
K11-June 11th
TRIM 404-Black Leather
PAINT 74L-Medium Red 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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