Vehicle Description
You already know we love Corvettes, and there's really no such
thing as a bad one. Good ones are still out there, and this tidy
1974 example is just more proof that you can get a lot of plastic
fantastic for not a lot of cash.
OK, so white isn't exactly the most exciting color offered in '74,
so that's why it received a repaint a few years ago in bright
yellow. If you're going to have a vintage 'Vette, why not go with
something that really attracts attention, right? It's been driven
and enjoyed, so don't expect a show-winner at this price, but
nobody will argue with the look and a lot of folks will definitely
admire this car as it rumbles down the street. It's pretty close to
Daytona Yellow, so it's quite appropriate and only an expert will
know that there's been a color change, since it was quite
thoroughly done. The front and rear bumper caps fit flush and don't
show any major cracks from flexing or age and experts will note
that this car has a one-piece bumper, replacing the trouble-prone
split bumper that was unique to the '74s. Correct emblems and
Stingray script were fitted, just in case onlookers can't recognize
the shape (yeah, right) and the lenses are in great shape all
around.
The Saddle leather interior is a combination of original and
replacement parts and it remains in great condition overall. Tan is
a nice, low-key complement to the vivid yellow paint and gives the
car a classic look that's a little different from the usual black.
The seat covers, door panels, carpets, and dash pad are all in
excellent condition, and like many 'Vettes of the period, it's
loaded with options including power windows, a tilt/telescope
steering column, and cold A/C. A newer AM/FM/CD stereo head unit
has been installed in the center stack, right below the auxiliary
gauges, and it powers a set of seriously big speakers in the rear
storage area. Oh, and check it out: it's a 4-speed! Pull the
T-tops, put on your favorite music, and hit the road, because
that's what a Corvette is born to do.
The engine is the original matching numbers 350 cubic inch V8 rated
at 195HP and it's been freshened with some bright yellow paint on
the block, intake, and some accessories, and it shows good
attention to detail throughout. The big open-element air cleaner
dominates the engine compartment, but underneath is a burbling
small block that's still a joy to blast through the gears and pulls
hard at any speed. It's backed by the aforementioned 4-speed manual
transmission and the original rear end, so it's an effortless
high-speed cruiser that's also content to idle in rush-hour traffic
if necessary. Nicely finished ram's horn exhaust manifolds feed a
dual exhaust system with aftermarket mufflers, so it definitely has
an edge to it, and the undercarriage is tidy and shows off years of
being carefully maintained. The goal was to make it a reliable
driver, and thanks to conscientious maintenance, that mission was
certainly accomplished. It also carries factory Rally wheels and
big 235/60/15 performance radials.
It won't make you rich, but I challenge you to find more
grin-inducing V8 fun for less money than this Corvette. Complete
with service records and a bargain price, this is a great place to
get started in the Corvette hobby. Call today!
