Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Bright Yellow/Brown, 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 glad to offer this numbers matching 1976 Corvette Stingray in excellent driver condition with only 83,525 original miles. The car looks excellent, runs well, and drives great as one can see in the video in this ad. This Stingray is finished in the beautiful, striking, and rare combination of Bright Yellow (56) over Dark Brown Leather (692) interior. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. This would be an excellent opportunity to own a classic corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an excellent value.

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 December of 1975. Even detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and even all the glass is date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 414190, are stamped on the engine pad 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.

This Stingray is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as tilt/telescopic steering wheel, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and YJ8 aluminum wheels. The T-Top bags are included with the car. 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.

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 Bright Yellow (56) exterior is in good driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a nice gloss and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The YJ8 aluminum wheels look great with a nice finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle ST tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small touch ups, bumps, cracks, and other small imperfections that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is very noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is clean underneath. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original each piece predates the car's body build date of December 4th, 1975 (E04). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Windshield - CI - "C" is November and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in November of 1975. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window - CI – “C" is November and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in November of 1975. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window - CI - " C" is November and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in November 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.

Interior

The Dark Brown Leather (692) interior in this Corvette is in fantastic condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The door panels are in wonderful shape and both door pulls are solid and intact. The carpet is in excellent condition with no rips or holes. This included the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The seats are in great shape overall and look just as nice in person as they do in the photos. The seat is not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. There are a few spots on the passenger seat. The dash and center console look good with no sun fading, there are a few cracks on the dash. The original radio does not work, but most importantly the dash has never been modified or cut for an aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. 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 and there is no aroma of cigarettes.

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 good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives great on 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 vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull left or right. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. Also, the engine compartment is clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original stamped steel valve covers, air cleaner, and upper ignition shielding are all still in place.

The horn works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, and even the key buzzer. The “door ajar” light works. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch on the dash or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. The right headlight bucket could stand to be adjusted. The blower for the heater works on all speeds except high. The air conditioning does not work. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. 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. It is a pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1976 Corvette Stingray is nice 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 in this ad of the engine assembly date, suffix code, engine VIN stamp, transmission casting date, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. This car gets a ton of attention driving down the road. 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 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
1Z37L6S414190
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 14,190th Corvette made for 1976.

Body Build Date
E04
"E" corresponds to December and "04" is the fourth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is December 4th, 1975.

Engine Code
V1124
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 24th, 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
414190
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414190 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
K 16 5
"K" is November, "16" is the sixteenth day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 16th, 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
K 20 6
"K" is November, "20" is the twentyth day of the month, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on November 20th, 1975. 

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

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

Carburetor Date Code
3075
"307" is the 307th day from January 1st 1975, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 2nd, 1975.

Right exhaust manifold
3932461
This exhaust manifold is correct and original with a 3932461 stamping

Transmission VIN Stamping
414190
The transmission is original and correct for this 76 Corvette with a 414190 stamping.

Windshield
CI
"C" is November and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in November of 1975.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

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

Passnger Window
CI
"C" is November and "I" is 1975 so this window is original, made in November 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

56
Bright Yellow

interior color code

692
Dark Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

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Custom Interior Trim

C60
Air Conditioning

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M40
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

YJ8
Aluminum Wheels