Vehicle Description
Before you dismiss this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette as an average '70s
'Vette, take a look at the long list of new stuff, including the
gorgeous tan leather interior. For affordable horsepower, it's
pretty darned tough to beat a C3 like this.
All the usual faults that these cars have after almost forty years
were corrected when this one was repainted a few years ago.
Nice-looking bumpers front and rear make for a seamless transition
to the bodywork, free of the usual cracks and waves you find in the
original pieces and the paint actually matches, which you can't
always say for the originals. The headlight mechanisms sit flush
with the bodywork like they should, and all the original fiberglass
was sanded and smoothed in preparation for the fresh electric blue
paint. It's modern urethane, so the finish looks deep and lustrous,
and the color is exactly right, glowing in the sunlight. Fit and
finish are good, particularly for a Corvette of this vintage and
there really is nothing like a brightly colored Corvette to attract
a crowd. Of interest, there's a correct L-48 emblem on the hood,
twin chrome mirrors, and a strip of stainless along the rockers to
make it look long and low. And if you like the open-air feel,
pulling the T-tops is a no-hassles job and the tops stow easily
behind the seats.
Tan leather is a wonderful complement to the blue paint, elegant
and sporty at the same time. Most all the soft parts were replaced
during the renovation, including new seat covers over factory
frames, fresh door panels, and handsome dark tan carpets that add
some much-appreciated contrast. It also appears that the dash and
console were freshened to give everything a uniformly finished
look, and the gauges themselves are in excellent condition. There's
a newer AM/FM/CD stereo with remote in the center stack, right
below the original gauges. Options include cold A/C, a
tilt/telescope steering column, and power windows, all of which
make this Corvette a great no-compromises cruiser. The cargo area
was freshened with new carpets as well and there are new
Corvette-logo floor mats to protect the floor.
The engine is the original L48 350 cubic inch V8, which appears to
have been freshened a bit to help built some extra horsepower. An
Edelbrock intake manifold and a 4-barrel carburetor help the L48
breathe a little better and the ignition system has likewise been
upgraded with an Accel coil, but it isn't radical or fussy so
you're always able to jump in and hit the road. Bright Chevy Orange
paint looks great in the satin black engine bay, along with chrome
valve covers and a big open-element air cleaner to really let it
breathe. There's also a new alternator, a fresh master cylinder for
the power brakes, and a mellow dual exhaust system to give it a
great sound that never gets annoying. The original TH350 3-speed
automatic still hands out the torque and original style Rally
wheels carry chrome spinners and 225/60/15 Firestone radials.
This is a fun, handsome Corvette at an appealing price, ready to
enjoy. This is a great way to get into the Corvette hobby and hit
all the big events, no matter what your budget. Call today!