Vehicle Description
A lot of guys claim they just want a Corvette to drive. Well, here
it is. With a strong 350 cubic inch V8, two tops, and a load of
options, this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette roadster is made for the
road. Guys shopping for trailer queens and paperwork collectors can
go somewhere else, because we're having too much fun putting this
one through its paces!
If you look at the paint charts, you'll see that GM called this
particular shade code 68 "Dark Brown." So it's not the most
creative name but the color looks right on the mid-70s Corvette
curves. This one is driver-grade throughout, and there's no shame
in that. Get bugs on it, drive it in the rain, and generally have
some fun, it doesn't mind. It's nice enough to happily soak up all
the attention you'll give it on a Saturday afternoon, polishing and
waxing the sleek bodywork, and unlike many Corvettes of the era,
this one fits together well and all the panels line up right, so
someone was paying attention when it went together. Both the front
and rear bumpers are new fiberglass reproductions, so they will
hold up a lot better than the original urethane pieces. The point
is, this is a good-looking car that doesn't need a lot of fussing,
and given the long list of replacement parts under the skin, it's
pretty clear that someone invested a lot of time and effort on the
car to make it right. The headlight doors work properly, the badges
are shiny, the front grilles aren't beat up and bent, and, well,
the car looks great without being a parody of itself like so many
other C3s.
The code 416 saddle leather interior is also correct for this
particular car, and there's a lot of new stuff in this driver's
compartment. Seat covers, carpets, console, door panels, and dash
pad all appear to be recent replacement and there's new foam
underneath those seat covers, so they're supportive and comfortable
on long hauls. Other goodies include cold A/C with an R134a
refrigerant upgrade, a tilt/telescope steering column, power
windows, and a later AM/FM stereo in the stock location (the
original radio is available if you want it). As a convertible, it's
especially important that the weather-stripping is new, and this is
one ragtop that's surprisingly devoid of creaks and rattles,
suggesting it's lived an easy life. It also includes a tan
convertible top and a color-matched hardtop that snugs down
tight!
The original, numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8 still lives under
the cowl-induction hood. The list of new mechanical equipment is a
page long, so call us for all the details, but the highlights
include a a new radiator, water pump, fan clutch, A/C service, and
a great-sounding Magnaflow exhaust system. A set of finned valve
covers add a racy look and yes, the cowl-induction setup is
operational. Chevy orange paint adds a little contrast to the
all-business engine bay, and while it's not show-quality, you won't
hesitate to just get out and drive. Underneath, the TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission feeds a 3.08 rear end, so it's an effortless
cruiser and that powerful engine doesn't mind the relatively tall
gears. It tracks straight, stops smoothly, and just goes about its
business the way you'd expect. Shiny chrome Torque Thrust wheels
make this one stand out from the crowd a little bit and they
235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials that have plenty of life left in
them.
This is a nicely finished and highly optioned 'Vette that moves
like a much younger car. There's obviously lots more than the
asking price tied up in it, so don't hesitate and call today!