#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Red/Black, A/C, PS, PB, Auto, 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 glad to offer this numbers matching 1974 Corvette Stingray in excellent condition. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. This Vette is finished in the beautiful combination of bright red over black. This would be an great opportunity to own a classic corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an excellent value. We first purchased this Stingray about 15 years ago and sold it to a gentleman in Northern Kentucky. He took excellent care of the car and we would often see it at local car shows and cruise-ins. Unfortunately, he is no longer able to drive due to health reasons so we purchased the car back this year.

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 December of 1973. Even detailed parts like the carburetor and most of the glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 410981, are stamped on the engine pad, 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.

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 (that works and blows cold), power steering, power brakes, and power windows. The owner's manual is also included with the car. The clear Ohio title in our dealership name is pictured in this ad. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

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 beautiful 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 there is no curb rash. The BF Goodrich tires have plenty of tread left are correctly sized 225/70R15. 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 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 and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage,” which are the two most notorious 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 all of the glass on this Corvette, both door windows and the rear window are date coded and original as each pieces predate the car's body build date of December of 1973. Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no rips, holes, or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The dash and center console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in fantastic shape and both door pulls are solid and intact. The door panel is not cracked in the typical area where the driver's elbow sits. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. 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 wonderful 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 number matching L48 engine 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. The car has a true dual exhaust system and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, horn, and power windows. All of the gauges work, even the clock. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. The A/C compressor can be seen clicking on and engaging properly in the video. 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. 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 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 car does not have a trim tag, but the build date can be placed in December of 1973 based on the VIN sequence. 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.

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.

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.

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.

VIN Sequence
109891
This sequence means that this Stingray was made in December of 1973.

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, 1973.  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 in this ad, 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.

Transmission VIN Stamp
410981
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410981, are stamped on the main case of the tranmission meaning the transmission is original to this car.

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

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U69
AM/FM radio