#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Red/Black, A/C, PS, PB, Auto, PRICED TO SELL!!

….

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

Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1974 Corvette Stingray in excellent condition with only 110,389 original miles. The car is totally solid with nice lines. This Vette is finished in the beautiful combination of Red over Black. This would be an excellent opportunity to own a classic corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed.

It is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and power windows. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of this Corvette.

Please note that this corvette is “numbers matching” meaning the engine was the correct and original unit that was installed in the car new at the factory in November of 1973. The last six digits of the VIN, 410981, are stamped on the engine pad, meaning it is the original engine and transmission to the car.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. 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 Red exterior is in great 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 original rally wheels look great along with the trim rings/center caps. The BFGoodrich tires are correctly sized 225/70R15, with plenty of tread left. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some very tiny imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette 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. 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 good condition. The seats are in great shape for their age with little to no wear. The dash and center console look great with no sun fading/cracks. The gauge faces are clean and the lenses are clear. The door panels are in good shape and both door pulls are solid and intact. The carpet is in okay condition with no major stains, but some tears/imperfections here and there. Please note that this appears to be the original carpet. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The interior in this vette appears to be mostly original.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the great overall 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. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives amazing 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 don't pull left or right. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. 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. Also, the engine compartment is clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, horn, power windows. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The A/C compressor can be seen engaging in the video above. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. 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, even the clock. It is a pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1974 Corvette Stingray is in wonderful condition. The beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. 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 the future. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort. This corvette runs and drives very nice and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere.

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

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37J4S410981
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "67" is the body style, convertible.  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 10,981st Corvette made for 1974.

Engine Code
V1129
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "29" is the twenty ninth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 29th, 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 L82 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
410981
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410981, 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
K 24 3
"K" is November, "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 24th, 1973.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
340261
The intake manifold has the correct 340261 casting number for a 1974 Corvette

Intake Manifold Casting Date
K 28 3
"K" is November, "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month, and "3" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on November 28th, 1973.

Carburetor
7044206
The carbuetor is original and for an 74 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 7044206 stamping.

Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an L82 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The exhaust manifold is original and correct for an L82 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 3932461 stamping.

Transmission Date Code
74-CK
"74" is the model year 1974, "C" is the month March, and "K" means that the transmission is for a 350ci V8.

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
CU
"C" denotes the month November, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in November of 1973.

Rear Window
YU
"Y" denotes the month October, and "U" denotes the year 1973, meaning this window was made in October of 1973.

rpo code
description

1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power brakes

M40
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power steering

U69
AM/FM radio