#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Dark Red/Dark Red, Over $13,000 in Receipts

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1975 Corvette Stingray in fantastic condition. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of Dark Red Metallic (74) over Dark Red (192) interior. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.

In addition to the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" and almost every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the intake manifold, distributor, and carburetor are all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 433973, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.

This Stingray comes with dozens of receipts and service records for maintenance and repairs dating back to the 1980's. The receipts total over $13,000 for service over the years.

This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a clean Corvette at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 Corvettes is very hot right now and on the rise. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how clean and nice this Corvette really is.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Dark Red Metallic exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The American Racing slotted aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no major curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle raised white letter tires are correctly sized 225/70R15 and have plenty of tread left. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There are some very tiny imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have not seen evidence of corrosion around the windshield or “birdcage,” which are the most prevalent areas for rust on C3 Corvettes. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both pieces of door glass and the rear window are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of July 3, 1975 (J03). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Dark Red interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look like new with no holes, no split seams, and no wear at all. The seat is not worn the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look great with no sun fading. There are a couple of small cracks in the typical spot on the speaker grills. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The car has a Corvette specific radio that was made specifically for this model. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As stated above, there are over $13,000 in receipts with the car so it has been well maintained over the years. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power-band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the a/c and heater works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The car now has a true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. The horn does not work. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1975 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The beautiful color combination, the extensive service history, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable. Numbers matching is very important in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, transmission assembly date, and transmission casting date. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37J5S433973
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "37" is the body style, coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, J, correct for an L48 car.  The sixth digit, "5," indicates the model year, 1975.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 33,973rd Corvette made for 1975.

Body Build Date
J03
"J" corresponds to July and "03" is the third day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is July 3rd, 1975.

Engine Code
V0625
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "06" is the six month of year and the "25" is the twentyfifth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on June 25th, 1975.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CHB
This means the motor was intended for a 1975 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
433973
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 433973, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1975 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
F 9 5
"F" is June, "9" is the ninth day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 9th, 1975. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346249
The intake manifold has the correct 346249 casting number for a 1975 L48 Corvette

Intake Manifold Casting Date
F 18 5
"F" is June, "18" is the eighteeth day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on June 18th, 1975.

Distributor
1112888
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1112888 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
5 B 6
"5" is the last digit of the calendar year, "B" denotes February, and "6" is the six day of the month so the distributor was made on February 6th, 1975

Carburetor
7045222
The carburetor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 7045222 stamping.

Carburetor Date Code
1215
"121" is the 121st day of the year, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carbuertor was made of May 1st, 1975.

Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Driver's Window
JL
"J" denotes the month May, and "L" denotes the year 1974, meaning this window was made in May of 1974.

Passenger Window
LI
"L" denotes the month March, and "I" denotes the year 1975, meaning this window was made in March of 1975.

Rear Window
LI
"L" denotes the month March, and "I" denotes the year 1975, meaning this window was made in March of 1975.

exterior color code

74
Dark Red Metallic

interior color code

732
Dark Red Metallic

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1Z37
Corvette Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power Brakes

M40
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo