Vehicle Description
With a numbers-matching LS4 big block and just 19,080 original
miles, this incredible 1974 Corvette coupe represents the end of an
era. It was the final year for the mighty 454 and the beginning of
the plastic bumper cars, with the chrome rear bumpers finally being
eliminated. Powerful, fun, and extremely stylish, the '74s are
perhaps the biggest bang for your buck in the Corvette hobby and
are your invitation to some of the best car events around.
Bright colors always look good on a Corvette, and the code 22
Medium Blue on this car emphasizes the long, low profile and
dramatic curves of the "Coke bottle" fenders. Treated to a color
sand and buff in September 2015, this car really shines. It's a
very clean driver that can be used without worries and still gets
appreciative looks at the local cruise night, and it looks far
better than it has any right to after all these years. The
fiberglass is in excellent condition and shows few signs of age,
and no issues in the typical trouble spots around the headlight
doors and rear C-pillars. This one also features body-colored
T-tops, which many enthusiasts prefer, and the only giveaway to the
performance under the hood is a small 454 badge on the sides of the
hood dome. Make no mistake, this is a potent car, even today.
Inside, that's unusual code 407 silver leather interior in
impressive condition. The original seat covers are supple and
comfortable, and show only modest wear and definitely no rips or
tears in the leather. The interior is a nice combination of new and
original parts, with the carpets, door panels, and dash pad looking
quite fresh. The gauges are in excellent condition with bright
white numbers on a black background, and they all appear to be
working properly. You'll also note that this car offers such
options as A/C, power windows, and a tilt/telescope steering column
and the original AM/FM stereo radio remains in the dash and still
pulls in stations loud and clear. For a true open air experience,
pull the T-tops off and enjoy the Corvette as it was meant to be
driven.
You'll have a hard time wiping the grin off your face once you get
a taste of the big block's 395 pounds of torque. The quick-witted
TH400 3-speed automatic transmission is the perfect companion, with
gear ratios that make the most of the LS4's wide torque curve.
Obviously nicely preserved, the engine bay shows well with Chevy
Orange paint on the engine block, a correct cowl induction air
cleaner, and plain valve covers that were part of the package in
1974. Power steering and power disc brakes were popular options and
operate as they should, and the car is a superlative high-speed
cruiser thanks to 3.08 gears out back. Underneath, it's quite
stock, showing some age but no issues and there are plenty of new
parts, including the power steering setup. The exhaust might just
be original, so it's got the right sound and it sits on original
Rally wheels and big 245/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials.
This low-mileage survivor also includes a ton of documentation,
including a build sheet and tank sticker, Protect-O-Plate,
restoration photos, and maintenance records, making it one of the
most impressive C3s we've ever seen. This is a high-quality
Corvette that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. Call
today!