#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Medium Red Metallic/Black, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1974 Corvette in Good condition with only 93,221 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of Medium Red Metallic (74) over Black (400). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The double buckskin is a classic look that will always look great on the C3 for many years to come.

Along with the amazing shine this Corvette has an original "Numbers Matching" engine. The last six digits of the VIN, 400948, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car.

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. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, shows the mileage as "Actual." 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 Medium Red Metallic exterior is in excellent 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 rally wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash on the outer rings. The Cooper Cobra white letter tires have about 90% tread left. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be 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 "keyhole" area in front of the rear tire. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams, and no excessive wear. 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 awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio sounds good. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat as seen in the photos. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

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

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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 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. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The blower works and the a/c also 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 correctly. The headlights go up quickly, and with no binding in the mechanism. 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. 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 1974 Corvette is in excellent driver condition. The low mileage, the beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important in the Corvette market and 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, and engine assembly 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
1Z37J4S400948
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, "4," indicates the model year, 1974.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 948th Corvette made for 1974.

Body Build Date
A28
"A" corresponds to August and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is August 28th, 1973.

Engine Code
V0820
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "08" is the eighth month of year and the "20" is the twentyth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on August 20th, 1974.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CLA
This means the motor was intended for a 1974 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
400948
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 400948, 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 1974 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
H 7 3
"H" is August, "7" is the seventh day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on August 7th, 1973. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346261
The intake manifold has the correct 346261 casting number for a 1974 L48 Corvette

Intake Manifold Casting Date
H 17 3
"H" is August, 17" is the seventeenth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on August 17th, 1973.

Distributor
1112247
The starter is original and correct for an 74 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1112247 stamping.

Carburetor
7044206
This carter built carburetor is correct and original for a 1974 corvette with a 7044206 stamping.

Carburetor Date Code
H3
"H" denotes the month august, and "3" represents 1973, meaning this carb is original to the car.

Transmission VIN stamping
400948
The transmission is original and correct with a 400948 stamping on the pad.

Windshield
TU
"T" denotes the month August, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in August of 1973.

Driver's Window
TU
"T" denotes the month August, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in August of 1973.

Passenger Window
TU
"T" denotes the month August, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in August of 1973.

Rear Window
JU
"J" denotes the month May, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in May of 1973.

exterior color code

74
Medium Red Metallic

interior color code

400
Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1Z37
Corvette Coupe

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power Brakes

M40
Turbo-Hydro-Matic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo