1976 Corvette Coupe on 2040-cars
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:L-88
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: original
Options: Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 93,633
Exterior Color: Orange Flame OEM Color
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Buckskin (tan)
Warranty: no warrenty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Up for auction is a 1976 Orange Flame Corvette Coupe. The owner of this great car has owned it since 2009. Prior to that, my best friend owned it. He has had it since 2006. The paint code is 70 (Orange Flame). Interior code is L,64V=Bu. The car is numbers matching. The only thing on this car that was added, was the luggage rack. A few years ago, the paint was freshened up, and holds a great shine.
I have been taking this Corvette to car shows for the past 3 years, while my 74 Corvette is being restored. It won a lot of awards.
The Good about the car. Never has been wrecked or rebuilt. It's a little better then a surviver condition. Tires have over 80% of tread on them. Frame is not rusted any where, and the bird cage is in great conditon. Like I said, I have known this car since 2006, and can verify anything since then. Rear brakes were just put on last weekend, so it was ready for the Columbia, Missouri Corvette Show. New radiator, water pump, a arm bushings and seals. All bearings in trailing arms have been rebuilt 2 years ago. The ride is amazing!!!
The bad (to me). The headers needs to be replaced with stock manifolds. Exhaust pipe needs to be reduced back to 2 and a half inch. (now 3"). To me, the sound is just a bit too much. There is an oil leak from the rear of the engine. Most likely the rear main seal needs replaced. And some one who knows all about vacum lines to carb, to idel better. It runs great, lots of tourque, but at low speeds, seems to be a little rough. This Corvette sits in storage most of the year. It needs to be driven and shown off.
The interior is very straight. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 9.5 or better. New carpet 3 years ago, with new floor matts. The paint condition is a 9.2. There a are couple of places where it needs to be touched up, but wont see them til you look real close. door and hood alignment is perfect. Even the head lights work like they should.
The gentelman that owns this car now is selling 2 of his 3 corvettes. Another 76, but it is red with black interior. He is in his mid 70's and is finding it a bit too much to keep up with these cars.
Transporation is up to buyer, and there is no implied warrenty. I believe he or I will help locate transportaion if needed, but it will be up to the winning bidder. If there are any questions about what I may have missed, just e-mail me, and I will respond as quickly as possible. This Corvette is located in Fulton, Missouri, and if, at any time, can be inspected by you, by making arrangements.
Thank you for taking time and intrest in this fine 76 Corvette Coupe. Happy Bidding.
On Apr-09-13 at 16:26:15 PDT, seller added the following information:
I have made a mistake. This is an L-82, NOT an L-88. I am very sorry for this misunderstanding on my part.
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