1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.  

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The Chevrolet Corvette, long celebrated as “America’s Sports Car,” saw its popularity surge during the 1970s. This rise was fueled by its sleek styling, potent V8 engines, and impressive handling. Despite the challenges facing the U.S. auto industry during the 1974 gas crunch, Corvette sales climbed to 37,502 units — up from 30,464 the previous year. Of those, only 5,474 were convertibles.

For 1974, Chevrolet introduced soft, color-keyed urethane bumpers at both ends. The rear bumper was split vertically into two pieces, a design that would be replaced by a one-piece unit in future models. The 1974 Corvette was available with three engine options: the standard L48 350-cubic-inch V8 with 195 horsepower, the optional L82 350-cubic-inch V8 with 250 horsepower, and the big-block LS4 454-cubic-inch V8 with 270 horsepower.

Most 1974 Corvettes came equipped with automatic transmissions, power windows, air conditioning, power steering, and tilt/telescopic steering columns. It was also the penultimate year for the convertible option, which would not return until 1986.

Chevrolet’s 1974 sales brochure described the updated Corvette as a car “for anyone who truly loves the road and where it goes ... A car that combines the road holding and handling qualities of a true sports car with the grace and refinement of a personal luxury car.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Bright Yellow (56L) with black convertible top

• Black and yellow vinyl upholstery

• Powered by an L48 350 cu-in V8 rated at 195 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque

• Muncie four-speed manual transmission

• The chassis number (1Z67J4S421188) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • Z – Corvette

  • 67 – Two-door convertible

  • J – 350 cu-in V8, 4-barrel carburetor, L48 engine

  • 4 – 1974 model year

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant

  • 428964 – Sequential production number

Features

• Aftermarket air conditioning

• Antique Automobile Radio, Inc. reproduction AM/FM radio

• Long tube headers

• Manual convertible top

• Vacuum-retractable dual headlights

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• 15-inch chrome Rally wheels

• Goodyear Eagle II 225/75R15 tires

• Three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Three-point shoulder seatbelts

• Turn-knob locks

• Power brakes

• Power steering

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Dent and scuffs (touched up) on rear edge of driver’s door

• Scuffs on steering wheel

• Clock inoperable

Included

• Black carpeted Stingray floor mats

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.