The Corvette was introduced by Chevrolet in 1953 and they were off
to the races from there! They have been produced ever since and are
among the most popular sports cars on the road today. They are
still considered sport cars but the current generations are
starting to fall more in line with supercars. They were known for
their performance and distinctive styling. They had multiple
generations where the look changed almost entirely throughout their
run. The C3 Corvette was the third generation and was the 2nd to
carry the name "Stingray." Looking at those bodylines it is clear
why this name was selected. Even more than the previous generation
the C3 with their thin pointed nose is clearly a nod to its animal
namesake. This one was manufactured in March 1977. The body is in
good shape and painted in Corvette Dark Red which is the correct 83
color code. There is no evidence of any accident history. It wears
the L-88 style hood and also has the original style luggage rack on
the rear. The hidden headlights do open and operate properly as
does the iconic circle taillights in back. The T Tops are nicely
mounted in place and was a cool feature for these cars as you
essentially had the best of both worlds with a Coupe/Convertible
combo so you can switch it up depending on the weather. It rides on
a set of original YJ8 aluminum wheels with Corvette center caps and
new Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires.
Turning the tires is a built up 383 stroker that provides plenty of
power. This is thought to be the original base motor that was
rebuilt and turned into a stroker motor. It is fitted with a chrome
air cleaner, 4 barrel carburetor, Edelbrock manifold, Brodix valve
covers, an Accel distributor and Taylor pro race wires. The car
runs very strong and the engine is paired with an L82 4 speed that
shifts well. It has a positraction rear end with 3:73 gears so runs
both around town and down the highway well. It has power disc
brakes under all 4 corners and the brakes have been gone through
with new calipers installed. It is also a power steering and AC
car. The shocks and rear strut rod bushings have been replaced as
well. It really is a fun driver.
The interior is in good condition and done in its original code 192
Black leather. On the inside it is all mostly stock with its
original gauges that work properly. On the center console you will
find the Hurst shifter topped off with a White knob. Behind the
bucket seats you will find storage compartments one of which houses
the red top Optima battery.
This is a fun affordable classic that is sure to put a smile on
your face and comes with a clear Texas title.
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