#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Monza Red/Saddle Leather, 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 1970 Corvette Stingray Coupe in fantastic driver condition and only 88,845 original miles. This Corvette looks absolutely amazing with a stunning Monza Red paintjob. The iconic Monza Red (974) over Saddle Leather (424) color combination is highly desirable, truly striking, and looks great on this Stingray body style. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. Besides the matching paint and trim codes, this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" with the last six digits of the VIN 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.

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable 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 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. This is especially true for the 1970 model year as it is by far the most rare year with the fewest number of units produced. The 1970 model year Corvette was only produced for six months. 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 numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how 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.

Model Description

The 1970 was the last year for high compression, truly full output, and all out performance engines in Corvettes. The model years to follow were more at the mercy of insurance companies, fuel prices, and emission concerns. The 1970 Corvette saw the shortest production time and lowest production numbers for any year of "chrome bumper" Corvettes. Total production in 1970 was only 17,316, which was the lowest since 1962. A strike at GM caused the 1969 model year to run for an extra 4 months so production on the 1970 models did not start until January of 1970. The body shape in 1970 was improved with fender flares to reduce the damage from wheel thrown debris. Many enthusiasts prefer the more pronounced fender flare and wheel opening introduced this year. 1970 also introduced the iconic "egg-crate" grills on the side of the car, which were only used on Corvettes for 3 years and have become a symbol of the "chrome bumper" Corvettes. The interior saw subtle improvements including a redesigned seat for better headroom and better access to the storage area. As in investment, the 1970 model year be particularly great due to the rarity and the fact that this was the last year Corvettes and muscle cars as a whole were purpose built for speed and performance without the limitations from environmental and emission concerns.

Exterior

The Monza Red exterior is in spectacular driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The chrome and other bright look great with and a brilliant finish and no pitting. The wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a nice finish and no curb rash on the beauty rings. Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original “4-clip” style beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF Goodrich Radial TA tires have plenty of tread left. There are a few very tiny blemishes around car that were too small to show up in pictures, but nothing else 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 at all. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evident 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 "Astro Ventilation" door windows and even the pop-out rear window, are date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of June 16, 1970 (F16). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Saddle Leather interior of the Corvette is in excellent original condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photos with no excessive wear for the mileage; please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is in also in great condition with no stains, holes, or rips. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The dash is in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in good condition overall. The jack and jack handle are stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also 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 and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another verification of the low original mileage.

The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice 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 or strange noises and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. The gauge shows that the engine makes great oil pressure. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, dash lights, interior lights, horn, wipers, and indicators. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Even the key buzzer and the “head lamp” warning light on the dash work. The entire vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works correctly from both their respective switches on the dash and the override switches. They go up quickly, evenly, and with no binding in the mechanism. The entire operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Some of the fiber optics work. 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.
We consistently receive many questions about the purpose of the fiber optics system on 1968 to 1971 Corvettes; exactly what it is and what it does. The sole and main idea behind the fiber optic light monitoring system is to simply confirm that all of the exterior lights, headlights, indicators, tail lights, etc., are working and to make the driver aware of a a burned out bulb. Each lamp on the outside of the car has an actual fiber optic cable the runs to an indicator on the center console. There are nine small indicators on the console and each has its own finer optic cable. When the bulb goes on the light travels through the fiber optic cable and illuminates the corresponding indicator on the console. If someone does not remember to plug the cable end into the lamp housing, does any work to the center console, or if there is a break in a connection or anywhere along the cable, that indicator no longer works. As one can image, over time this is very common.

This Stingray runs and drives as well as it looks.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1970 Corvette is truly a fantastic car. The beautiful original color combination, excellent condition, the low original mileage, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission date, and transmission VIN stamp. In my opinion and based on our experience the "Chrome Bumper" cars from 1968-1972 are the most collectible and hottest in the entire Corvette market right now with 1970 being the most rare and most desirable models. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid 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.

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

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number
description

VIN
194370S412463
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "94" is the series, Stingray V8 Corvette. The "37" is the body style, sport coupe. The sixth digit, "0," indicates the model year, 1970. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 12,463rd Corvette made for 1970.

Body Build Date
F16
"F" corresponds to June, and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is June 16, 1970.

Engine Code
V0525
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "25" is the twenty-fifth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 25, 1970.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CTG
This means the motor was intended for a 350ci 300hp Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamping
412463
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412463, 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 a correct 3790010 casting number a small block 1970 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
E 18 0
"E" is May, "18" is the eighteenth day of the month, and the "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 18, 1970. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
3965577
The intake manifold has a correct 3965577 casting number a small block 300hp 1970 Corvette. Please note that this intake was only used on Corvettes in 1970.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
E 20 0
"E" is May, "20" is the twentieth day of the month, and the "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on May 20, 1970. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Alternator
1100901
The alternator is correct for a 300hp 1970 Corvette without a/c with 1100901 stamped on the housing.

Alternator Date Code
9K2
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "K" is October, and the "2" is second day of the month so this alternator is dated October 2, 1969.

Cylinder Head Left Casting Number
3927186
The left cylinder head has the correct 3927186 casting number a small block 1970 Corvette.

Cylinder Head Left Casting Date
E 22 0
"E" is May, "22" is the twenty-second day of the month, and the "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so this cylinder head was cast on May 22, 1970. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Cylinder Head Right Casting Number
3927186
The right cylinder head has the correct 3927186 casting number a small block 1970 Corvette.

Cylinder Head Right Casting Date
E 19 0
"E" is May, "19" is the nineteenth day of the month, and the "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so this cylinder head was cast on May 19, 1970. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Exhaust Manifold Left
3846559
The left exhaust manifold has the correct 3846559 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Exhaust Manifold Right
3989036
The right exhaust manifold has the correct 3989036 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Transmission
70-CK
The "70" is the model year, 1970. The "C" means the transmission was made for a Chevrolet vehicle, and the "K" means is was intended for a Corvette with a 350ci engine, which is correct for this car.

Transmission Date Code
521
The assembly date code for the 1970 model year starts with the first day of the calendar year in 1969 and continues through the calendar year in 1970. This means "521" is the 521st day starting with January 1, 1969, which indicates the transmission was assembled on June 5, 1970.

Transmission VIN Stamping
412463
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412463, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Driver's Window
LT
The "L" is March and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in March of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
LT
The "L" is March and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in March of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
GT
The "G" is April and the "T" is 1970 so this window is original, made in April of 1970. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Left Front Wheel
K 1 9 12 18 AZ
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "9" means they were made in 1969. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "18" is the eighteenth day of the month, and "AZ" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1970. This rim is dated December 18, 1970.

Right Front Wheel
K 1 9 12 18 AZ
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "9" means they were made in 1969. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "18" is the eighteenth day of the month, and "AZ" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1970. This rim is dated December 18, 1970.

Left Rear Wheel
K 1 9 12 19 AZ
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "9" means they were made in 1969. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "19" is the nineteenth day of the month, and "AZ" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1970. This rim is dated December 19, 1970.

 

 

exterior color code

974
Monza Red

interior color code

424
Saddle Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19437
Corvette Sport Coupe

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Factory "Custom" Interior Trim

A31
Power Windows

J50
Power Brakes

M40
Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio