Low Miles, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Bright Blue/Gray, PRICED TO SELL!!

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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 beautiful numbers matching 1976 Corvette Stingray in spectacular condition with only 64,398 original miles. This Stingray looks fantastic, 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 and highly desirable color combination of Bright Blue Metallic (22) over Smoke Grey Leather (152). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. We have found Bright Blue Metallic to be the most popular and most sought-after color for a C3 Corvette.

I have personally driven this car over 20 miles recently. During that time the car was completely reliable, had absolutely no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in November of 1975. 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 distributor, carburetor, alternator, and even most of the glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 410823, 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 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, that 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 Bright Blue Metallic (22) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The rally wheels and center caps have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle GT II raised white letter tires have about plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There some spots near the bottom of the hood, light scratches, and other tiny imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five to ten feet away. This car has no rust issues. 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 noticed any evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage” area, which are the two most common spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. 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 of the glass on this Corvette, the rear window and both door windows are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of the November 6, 1975 (D06). Original glass is another great verification that this car has had no accident history and never sustained damage.

Interior

The Smoke Grey Leather (152) interior in this Stingray is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The seats look as great in person as they do in the photos. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. There is a spot of wear on the passenger seat. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look nice with no sun fading, there is a crack on the left speaker grill, which is visible in the photos and a very common problem on this era C3. The door panels are in good shape overall, there are a few cracks on the driver's side. The door pulls are solid and intact. The car still has its original radio. 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 in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a light color like Smoke Gray, and the excellent condition of this 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 nice mechanical condition. The number matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. As stated above, I have driven the car over 20 miles with no problems at all. 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 upper ignition shielding is still in place as well as the original air cleaner and stamped steel valve covers.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, and power windows; even very detailed items such as the key buzzer work. The “Head Lamps” light, which indicates to the driver when the lights have properly risen, and the “Door Ajar” light both work. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly and evenly, 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 with the obvious exception of the clock. The radio does not work. 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. 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 Bight Blue 1976 Corvette Stingray is in fantastic driver condition. The low mileage, the beautiful original color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Stingray particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is extremely correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. 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.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

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

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37L6S410823
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "37" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, L, correct for an L48 car.  The sixth digit, "6," indicates the model year, 1976.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 10,823rd Corvette made for 1976.

Body Build Date
D 06
"D" corresponds to November and "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 6th, 1975.

Engine Code
V1031
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "10" is the tenth month of year and the "31" is the thirtyfirst day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on October 31st, 1975.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CKX
This means the motor was intended for a 1976 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
410823
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410823 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 1976 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
J 27 5
"J" is October, "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 27th, 1975. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346249
The intake manifold is original and correct for a 76 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 346249 stamping.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
J 27 5
"J" is October, "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 27th, 1975. 

Distributor
1112888
The distributor is original and correct for a 76 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1112888 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
5 K 13
The "5" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "K" denotes November, and "13" is the thirteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on November 13th, 1975. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Alternator
1102484
The alternator is original and correct for a 76 Corvette without A/C with a 1102474 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
5 K 9
"5" is the last digit of the calendar year, "K" is the month November, "9" is the ninth day of the month, meaning this alternator was made on November 9th, 1975.

Carburetor
17056206
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1976 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
2815
"281" is the day from January 1st 1975, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on October 8th, 1975.

Transmission VIN stamping
410823
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410823 are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Driver Window
AI
"A" is September and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in September of 1975.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passnger Window
YI
"Y" is October and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in October of 1975.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
YI
"Y" is October and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in October of 1975.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

22
Bright Blue Metallic

interior color code

152
Smoke Grey

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M40
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo