Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo

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Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with L82/4-Speed Combo


What goes around comes around.

Chevy is offering the new mid-engine Corvette in 2022 in a shade of brown known as Caffeine, but nearly 50 years ago, a similar color called Dark Brown was applied to this 1974 Corvette coupe.

This vintage C3 Stingray – the first year for rubber bumpers on both the front and rear – is being offered on eBay through Wednesday.

Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo


The seller calls it “a time capsule,” and based on the photos and information in the listing, we’d be hard-pressed to argue.

The car has been owned by the same family for the past 40 years, and it has covered just 13,000 miles since new!

Not surprisingly, the Saddle leather interior of the car looks to be in near-perfect condition. “The seats have no rips, dash has no cracks, carpet is clean with original rubber mats, panels are also nice,” the seller says.

Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo


The paint is believed to be original and has been polished and corrected. “It shines nicely and looks great – there are some typical GM hairline cracks in the paint noticeable up close and small blemishes as expected, but for the age, it is in great condition,” he says.

It gets even better for the avid collectors out there as the car has the more desirable and more powerful numbers-matching L82 350 V8 engine – hooked to a four-speed manual transmission!

Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo


The engine “accelerates with great power and is fun to drive,” the seller says. “The 4-speed manual transmission shifts great, clutch grabs perfect, and is very easy to drive. The car drives straight and handles nicely. The brakes stop great and straight.”

The original tires remained on the car until about three months ago when they were replaced with correct BFGoodrich Radial T/As. The originals are included with the sale if the new owner wants them.

Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo


Elsewhere, the engine compartment is described as being “original – shows great,” and the undercarriage is said to be “original as well and solid.”

Since the no-reserve auction comes to a close tomorrow, someone new will definitely take possession of what may be one of the lowest-mileage ‘74s out there. So far, 42 bids have pushed their way up to $17,000. What would you be willing to pay for this highly original C3?

Corvettes for Sale: 13K-Mile 1974 Corvette with Desirable L82/4-Speed Combo


Source:
eBay Motors via BarnFinds.com

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  1. I have been looking for my first Corvette for nearly 10 years and almost have given up finding it. I used some air miles last year and flew to Missouri and saw this exact car because it is nearly identical to mine I have been trying to find. It was on the floor at a Motorsports cycle dealer. I’ve looked at my notes from that trip and verified the VIN and would suggest you inspect this car carefully, verify any available documents and date codes on things like the original tires before taking the listing description at face value and determining how much to pay for this car.

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