According to Larry Shinoda, the 1974 Corvette with its urethane front and rear bumpers was closer to what stylist envisioned in 1968, when the C3 was introduced. And you cant argue with the results, a graceful, fully-integrated look that was different than the earlier cars, but certainly just as beautiful. This lovely 74 Corvette convertible features a fresh cosmetic restoration that includes eyeball- popping bright yellow pearl paint, a subtle twist on the original code 56 Bright Yellow finish it wore from the factory. With new front and rear bumpers (note that the rear is a correct 2-piece unit, unique to 1974 Corvettes), it is beautifully finished and more carefully assembled than any production Vette of the period. The lines of the roadster are particularly graceful in profile, which also emphasizes the neat gaps and beautiful finish, along with the bright chrome rocker moldings, which are about the only bright trim on the entire car. It isnt easy or cheap to make a Corvette look this good someone spent big to get these results. The standard black interior is also all-new, replaced within the past 12 months, and looks fantastic. Using accurate materials and patterns, it looks like the factorys work, and nobody can argue that a black and yellow Corvette doesnt look absolutely fantastic. Look a little closer and note that theres factory A/C, a tilt wheel, and a righteous 4-speed manual transmission just as Zora intended. Gauges are bright and crisp, and we believe the mileage shown to be authentic. The original AM/FM radio still works as it should, as do all the auxiliary gauges in the center of the dash. Corvettes have always used clever convertible tops, and the new black top on this car stows easily under the hard rear deck for a smooth look. This car packs the original numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8. Beautifully finished with original details throughout, including the air cleaner and its matching decals, it runs superbly. Chrome valve covers add a little extra flash, and the overall look is of a well-maintained car that has never been rusty or abused. The wide-ratio 4- speed shifts crisply and the chassis is competentbend this one into a corner and youll be pleasantly surprised by the size of its performance envelope. Brakes are just as strong thanks to a new master cylinder, and the undercarriage is rust-free and solid. At some point the exhaust was upgraded to a true dual system, complete with resonators, so it sounds throaty without being obnoxious and turning this into a Corvette that you can happily cruise cross-country. Even the original Rally wheels look excellent with fresh trim rings and a set of recent Cooper white-letter radials. Getting into the Corvette hobby doesnt have to be expensive and you dont have to settle for some tired, unloved coupe. This legitimate numbers-matching 4-speed convertible with factory A/C is a fantastic alternative. Call today!
Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST, Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales@streetsideclassics.com Price: US $25,995.00 eBay Item number: 280901281000 |