Convertible, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Silver/Black, 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 very proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1974 Corvette Stingray Convertible in excellent condition with only 81,070 original miles. The car looks fantastic, runs awesome, and is a magnificent driver that feels great out on the road and is ready to be enjoyed. It is finished in the highly desirable color combination of Silver Metallic over black interior with a black soft top. Please peruse all of the photos, video, numbers, RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

This Corvette has a "Numbers Matching" engine meaning the engine in the car is the correct and original unit that was installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in May of 1974. Even detailed parts like the carburetor, intake, and distributor are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 428945, are stamped on the engine pad, pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car.

We have the car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable Corvette Stingray convertible 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, showing the mileage as "Actual."

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.

Model Description

Only 5,474 convertibles were made in 1974. A brand new restyled rear end was first featured in 1974. The conventional rear bumper was replaced with a sloping two piece design. This was the only year for the split rear bumper Corvette. The new rear end eliminated the last vestiges of the long-lived rear-deck-lid spoiler and replaced it with a smooth-surfaced rear deck and a body-colored resilient extension covering the actual rear bumper and including the circular taillights meeting new federal energy-absorbing standards.

Exterior

The Silver Metallic exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a nice gloss, smooth finish, and great shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The slotted Corvette aluminum wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Cooper Cobra raised white letter tires are brand new with less than ten miles on them and correctly sized 225/70R15. The convertible top is in wonderful condition with no rips, holes, or frayed edges and the rear window is not yellowed or foggy. The top itself operates well and opens and closes easily. Often Corvettes will have particularly chipped up front ends, this car does not. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small chips and other tiny imperfections that were too faint to show up in photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath and has no rust issues. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield or “birdcage” area, which are the 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 all of the glass on this Corvette, both pieces of “Astro Ventilation” door glass, are date coded and original as they predate the car's body build date of September 21, 1974 (N21). 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 and look virtually brand new with no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also looks to be in “like new” condition with no stains, rips, or or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The door panels are in wonderful shape. The door panel is not cracked in the typical area where the driver's elbow sits. The door pulls are solid and intact. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. Both seat belts work and retract, but the right belt can be sticky and hard to pull out. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an item many buyers do not think to check. The original radio is still in the car and still works, but only on AM. Most importantly the original dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The spare is still with the car. 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, especially for a convertible, 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 low mileage.

Mechanical

This Stingray convertible seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, and runs well. The Corvette is an awesome driver that feels great the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad 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 noised or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. It runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine makes great oil pressure. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do the wipers, indicators, interior lights, exterior lights, and dash lights. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Even detailed items like the key buzzer and “Head Lamp” light work correctly. The “Head Lamp” light is on the dash and illuminates when the headlight switch is pulled and then goes off when the headlights are raised so the driver knows the headlight came up properly. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the top down on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1974 Corvette convertible is in terrific driver condition. It is a great value and we have it priced it to sell. This car turns heads and gets ton of attentions wherever it goes. The 74 and 75 Convertibles are still some of the best deals around in the Corvette market they are solid investments for a collector. It is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased drastically over the past years. Cars like this are the Barrett Jackson stars of the future. 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.

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
1Z67J4S428945
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 28,945th Corvette made for 1974.

Body Build Date
J24
"J" corresponds to May and "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 24th, 1974.

Engine Code
V0514
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 14th, 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, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
428945
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 428945, 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
E 11 4
"E" is May, "11" is the eleventh day of the month, and "4" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 11th, 1974. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
340261
The intake manifold has the correct 340261 casting number for a 1974 L48 Corvette

Intake Manifold Casting Date
D 24 4
"D" is April, "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month, and "4" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on April 24th, 1974.

Distributor
1112247
This distributor is correct and for a 74 corvette with a manual transmission with a 1112247 stamping

Distributor Date Code
4 F 2
"4" denotes the year, "F" denotes the month, and "2" is the second day of the month meaning this distributor was made on June 2nd, 1974

Alternator
1100950
The starter is original and correct for a 74 Corvette with A/C with a 1100950 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
4 C 19
"4" is the last digit of the calendar year, "C" denotes March, and "19" is the ninteenth day of the month so the distributor was made on March 19th, 1974

Carburetor
7044206
This carb is correct and original to this corvette with a 7044206 stamping.

Driver's Window
NL
"N" denotes the month January, and "L" denotes the year 1974, meaning this window was made in January of 1974.

Passenger Window
NL
"N" denotes the month January, and "L" denotes the year 1974, meaning this window was made in January of 1974.

rpo code
description

1YZ67
Corvette Convertible

M40
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic transmission

N41
Power steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U69
AM/FM radio