1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Long known as the quintessential American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, with its sleek lines, powerful engine, and eye-catching color options, all contribute to its timeless appeal. One of the standout features of the 1976 edition of this classic sports car was the T-top roof configuration, which allowed drivers to enjoy the open road and warm sunshine in style. Moreover, the Corvette's spacious cabin and comfortable bucket seats make it the perfect blend of performance and luxury. It's no wonder that the 1976 Corvette continues to be celebrated as a true classic of its time, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts and casual drivers alike, even after all these years.

Highlights

• Finished in Orange Flame over a Buckskin leather interior

• Powered by a 350 cu-in V8, upgraded from 180 to 300 horsepower while running on regular gas, it has less than 4,000 miles of use as per the consignor. The engine features four bolt main bearing caps, a Quickfuel Holley Slayer dual feed carburetor, a hydraulic flat tappet cam, a Flowmaster exhaust system, and a General Motor HEI distributor, with a complete list of specifications shown in greater detail, which can be found in the Additional Documents section below. 

• The extra power is sent to the rear wheels is a remanufactured TH350 automatic transmission that was installed at the same time as the new engine and has been upgraded with a shift kit, resulting in faster and firmer shifts

• Suspension work under current ownership includes replacing the driver's side rear control arm and all the shocks

• Brake system work includes replacement of all the calipers, rear brake lines, pads, rotors, and fluid

• Cooling system upgrades include a high-flow aluminum water pump, flex fans, and a replacement radiator

• The rear bumper was replaced and finished in the correct Orange Flame color, as per the trim tag, with a new emblem being installed at the same time

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 87,000 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Pop-up headlights

• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel

• Kenwood AM/FM radio

• Cruise control

• Power steering

• Bucket seats

• Power locks

• Electric rear defogger

• Rear window antenna

• Dual exhaust system

• Power brakes

• Radial tires

• Front and rear stabilizer bars

• Power windows

• Independent rear suspension

• High-energy ignition system

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint imperfections present around the car that have been touched up over the years

• The seat covers are believed to be original and show signs of wear, with a set of replacement covers included with the sale of the car

Included

• Set of replacement seat covers, a $500 value as per the consignor

Ownership History

The current owner purchased this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette in April 2022.

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