Fuel-Injected 540-Powered 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Restomod 6-Speed

Description

The Chevrolet Corvette saw a surge in popularity throughout the 1970s thanks to its striking design, V8 engines, and impressive handling. And in 1974, the Corvette received notable updates, including revised rear styling, soft, color-matched urethane bumpers at both ends, and a vertically split rear bumper.

Under the hood, 350- and 454-cubic-inch V8s delivered the power, while a three-speed or four-speed manual or a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transferred it to the rear wheels. And inside the comfortable interior, available options included air conditioning, power windows, power brakes, power steering, and a tilt/telescopic steering column.

And C3s like this 1974 model have enjoyed a renaissance thanks to the Restomod craze. Its timeless body was fitted with a custom hood with an integrated airbox, then finished in pearl yellow paint. And it sits on an aftermarket Street Shop C3 chassis that is both lighter and stronger than stock, and wears C4 Corvette front and rear suspension.

Combined with its monstrous 540-inch, fuel-injected V8, six-speed transmission, big brakes, and 20-inch wheels, the result is a highly optimized 1974 Corvette that’s ready for the drag strip, the road course, and the boulevard.

Highlights 

• Perhaps the ultimate expression of a 1974 Corvette Restomod 

• 540 cu-in World Products Merlin V8 with Canfield heads and a custom EFI system 

• Tremec six-speed manual transmission with Tremec six-gear console applique 

• Street Shop C3 chassis 

• C4 Corvette suspension with rack and pinion steering 

• C5 front, C4 rear brakes with slotted and drilled rotors and custom Hydroboost setup 

• Finished in Pearl Yellow with Black leather interior 

• Air conditioning 

Features 

• Aeromotive fuel system 

• Holley EFI engine management system 

• Holley dual sync distributor with hidden coil 

• Custom headers and stainless dual exhaust with electric cutouts 

• Griffin radiator with custom fan shroud and Spal fans 

• Evans water pump 

• March serpentine pulley and bracket system 

• Polished/stainless engine bay accessories with custom breather and water neck  

• Coilover shocks 

• Urethane bushings 

• 20-inch Billet Specialties wheels wearing 255/35ZR20 front, 295/35ZR20 rear Nitto tires 

• Custom hood with integrated air cleaner mount and filter 

• Molded rear bumpers and blacked-out moldings 

• Remote mirrors 

• Hella headlights 

• New emblems 

• 1982 Corvette seats and steering wheel 

• Upgraded VDO 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges with clock 

• Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1974 Corvette is presented as a finely customized example, and is said to be free from any major imperfections

Included 

• Keys 

• Restoration albums 

• List of modifications 

Ownership History

The South Carolina seller of this 1974 Corvette has owned it since October 2021. His shop did the original Restomod build seen in the albums.

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: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 email: trollinger@hagerty.com