1975 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The popularity of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, exploded during the 1970s, so much so that Chevy's St. Louis plant could barely keep up. It was all thanks to the Corvette’s wonderful combination of sleek styling, V8 power, and handling prowess. 

The 1975 model year saw the first fundamental shift in Corvette’s design pattern since the C3 debuted in 1968. The Corvette once again received changes to its bumpers: both front and rear were given a pair of mini bumperettes (for minor contacts), and the rear was now a single piece plastic affair. The coupe featured removable T-tops, while the convertible option would be the last Corvette ragtop until 1986. 

Mechanically, the car was equipped with a 350-cubic-inch V8 engine in two versions and was available with a four-speed manual gearbox or a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. In addition, it received a catalytic converter with some basic sound-deadening and “High Energy” electronic ignition. 

“With Corvette, it's hard to know where to start,” declared the car’s 1975 sales brochure. “That's because a Corvette has the ability to become exactly what its owner hopes it will be: A superb road car; a stunning style anywhere; a means to good times, good places, good things.” 

Highlights 

• Mechanically sound 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, considered a project car due to its need for new paint 

• Finished in Orange Flame paint over Saddle interior 

• Powered by an L48 350 cu-in V8 engine rated at 165 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque 

• Edelbrock air cleaner 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Wilwood disc brakes 

• American Racing 17-inch chrome wheels 

• Nitto Motivo tires: 235/50ZR17 front, 255/50ZR17 rear 

• The chassis number (1Z37J5S426900) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • Z – Corvette  

  • 37 – Coupe 

  • J – Base L-48 V8 engine 

  • 5 – 1975 model year 

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant 

  • 426900 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door sports car 

• Popup headlights 

• T-tops 

• Power steering 

• Power windows 

• Power brakes 

• Air conditioning 

• Leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel 

• 160 mph speedometer/odometer and tachometer on dash 

• Center-mounted fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, and battery gauges, and analog clock 

• AM/FM pushbutton radio 

• Center plate that reads: L-48 350 cu in / 8:5:1 Comp. Ratio 

• Dash-mounted pockets on passenger side in lieu of glovebox 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint imperfections throughout, including chips, scrapes, and scratches 

• Pitting on door handles 

• Cracks in front bumper on driver’s side 

• No wipers/wiper arms 

• No luggage rack 

Ownership History 

This 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe was a father-son restoration project that began earlier this year, but work stopped due to other priorities. The Corvette’s mechanicals, interior, wheels, and tires are set; the exterior still needs work.

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com