#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Green/Black, Auto, 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. 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 Dark Green (33) over Black (19) interior. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. It is particularly important that the paint code is original as code 33 Dark Green is the most rare color produced in 1976 with only 2,038 examples made. 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 May of 1976. Even detailed parts like the distributor, intake manifold, carburetor, and even all the glass is date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 434391, 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 and pictured.

The car comes with a wealth of documents and receipts for repairs and maintenance over the year dating back to the 1990's. The receipts total over $15,000 so this car has been very well maintained over the years. The car also comes with the original owner's manual and some other original documentation. The T-Top bags are included with the car as well.

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, and power brakes. 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 Dark Green (33) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a great gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally wheels look great with a nice finish and no curb rash. The tires are virtually brand new and have hardly been used. They are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some spots on the tip of the nose, which is very common on C3 Corvettes, and some other small imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is very noticeable from about five or ten feet away. The frame is solid. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is clean underneath. There is some rust on the right a pillar. 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 May 12, 1976 (J12). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Windshield - GC - "C" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in April of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window - GC – "C" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in April of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window - LC - "L" is March and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in March of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window - XC - "X" is February and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in February of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Interior

The Black (19) 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 door panel is not cracked in the typical area on the bolster where the driver's elbow rests. The carpet is in excellent condition with no stains, 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 with no split seams, holes, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The dash and center console look nice with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. 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 excellent 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 nice mechanical condition. As stated above, there are over $15,000 in receipts for this Stingray so it has been well maintained over the years. 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 strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts well 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, radio, and wipers. All of the gauges work and even the clock runs. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. 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 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 true pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1976 Corvette Stingray is wonderful driver condition. The low mileage, the beautiful and rare original color combination, and the excellent overall shape 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, 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
1Z37L6S434391
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 34,391st Corvette made for 1976.

Body Build Date
J12
"J" corresponds to May and "12" is the twelveth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 12th, 1976.

Engine Code
V0503
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "03" is the third day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 3rd, 1976.  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
434391
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 434391 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
E 1 6
"E" is May, "1" is the first day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 1st, 1976. 

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
E 30 6
"E" is May, "30" is the thirtyth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on May 30th, 1976. 

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

Distributor Date Code
6 D 28
The "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "D" denotes April, and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on April 28th, 1976. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

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

Carburetor Date Code
1265
"126" is the 126th day from January 1st 1975, and "5" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on May 6th, 1975.

Windshield
GC
"G" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in April of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver Window
GC
"G" is April and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in April of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passnger Window
LC
"L" is March and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in March of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
XC
"X" is February and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in February of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

33
Dark Green

interior color code

19
Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M20
Automatic transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo