1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Four-Speed

Description

The C3 Corvette launched in 1968 with fresh Coke bottle styling, a range of powerful V8s, and a choice of Convertible or Coupe body styles – the latter featuring removable T-top roof panels. This new generation also delivered a completely redesigned interior with a lengthy options list that would help the third-generation Corvette set new sales records for General Motors. Exterior changes were subtle until 1973, when the chrome front bumper was revised to a body-color urethane bumper cover, which was joined a year later by a two-piece tapering urethane bumper cover at the rear. 1974 also saw the last C3-generation Corvettes produced without catalytic converters, as tightening emissions regulations required the use of no-lead fuel beginning in 1975. Truly an American icon, the C3 is favored by many as one of the most accessible and dependable offerings of America's Sports Car. 

Highlights 

• Numbers-matching RPO L82 “Turbo-Fire Special” 350 cu-in V8 rated at 250 horsepower  

• Muncie four-speed manual transmission which is said to be original as per the consignor 

• Exterior refinished in as-born Silver Mist Metallic (14L) in June 2021 

• Black leather interior 

• Modifications and repairs rendered by the consigner during his ownership reportedly include:  

  • Equipping Borgeson power steering 

  • New lower control arm bushings 

  • New front brake calipers and pads 

  • New braided stainless steel brake flex hoses 

  • New parking brake cable, shoes, and hardware 

  • New speedometer cable and driven gear 

  • New heater hoses 

  • New spark plugs and wires 

  • New battery 

  • Mounting four new raised white-letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 

  • New rear bumper cover 

  • New seat belts 

  • New shifter boots 

  • New T-top and door weatherstripping 

  • New braided stainless steel fuel supply hose and fuel filter 

• Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor as well as MSD electronic ignition installed under previous ownership 

• This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 88,240 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• 15 inch chrome Rally wheels 

• Power-retractable dual headlights 

• Fog lights 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Removable roof panels 

• Bucket seats  

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• Three-point shoulder seatbelts 

• Map pocket 

• Dual padded sun visors 

• Manually operated windows 

• Push-button AM/FM radio 

• Cut-pile nylon carpeting 

• Wood-grain vinyl door and console inserts 

• Center-fill fueling 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

• Back-up lights 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Four-wheel disc brakes 

Known Imperfections 

• Crack on the leading edge of the driver's door 

• Headlights do not automatically pop up when turned on, but do retract when turned off 

• Instrument panel lights are inoperative 

• Clock is inoperative 

• Fixed-mast radio antenna is bent 

• MSD distributor installed under previous ownership lacks tachometer drive, therefore the tachometer is inoperative 

Included 

• Car cover 

• T-top storage boots 

• New upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps 

• New thermostat 

• Three gallons of antifreeze unopened 

• New fuel pump supply and vapor return hoses and clamps 

• Two new low-beam headlamps 

• New upper door spring 

• Original seatbelt retractors and buckles 

• Two cans of Argent Silver Rally wheel paint 

• Owner’s manual (reproduction) 

• 1974-75 Chevrolet service manual (CD) 

• Factory assembly manual 

• Haynes repair manual 

Ownership History 

The consignor reports acquiring this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe in May 2020 as a restoration project for him and his grandson. With the project now complete, the consignor reports that this is a fine driver-quality example ready to be enjoyed without reservation.

Additional Notes

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.