1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
93,375
Vin
1Z37L6S441424
Stock
901211

Specs

Engine Size: 350ci V8

Transmission: Automatic

Drive Line: RWD

Bodystyle: coupe

Doors: 2

Exterior Color: Corvette Red (72)

Interior Color: Dark Firethorn (712)

Mileage: 93,375

VIN: 1Z37L6S441424

Stock #: 901211

Description

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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1976 Corvette Stingray in excellent driver condition with only 93,375 original miles. The car looks great and runs and drives amazingly as one can see in the video in this ad. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. This Corvette has had most of its drivetrain refreshed and is ready to go anywhere. This Vette is finished in the beautiful and iconic combination of Corvette Red (72) over Dark Firethorn Red (712) interior. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. This would be an excellent opportunity to own a classic corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an excellent value.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in July of 1976. Even detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and even most of the glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 441424, are stamped on the engine pad and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case.

It is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt/tele wheel, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and power windows. The original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of this Corvette.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Corvette Red exterior is in good driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a nice gloss and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels look great along with a nice finish and no curb rash. The General tires are dated from the 36th week of 2021 and in great shape with about 95% tread left. There are some spots, small nicks, and faded areas that are visible in the photos and some imperfections that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is very noticeable from about five or ten feet away. The car basically looks in person as it does in the photos, but we would recommend a perspective buyer to look at the car in person if possible. This car has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date of July 7th, 1976 (L07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Driver's Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window - IC - "I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Interior

The Dark Firethorn interior in this Corvette is in excellent condition. The gauge faces are clean and the lenses are clear. The seats are in great shape for their age with no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The dash and center console look great with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in good shape and both door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio works and most importantly, the dash has never been modified or cut for any aftermarket installation. The carpet is in great condition with no major stains, rips, holes. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This Corvette has never been smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the great overall condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives amazing on the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts very smooth throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull left or right. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. Also, the engine compartment is clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, horn, power windows, and even the key buzzer. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. The A/C compressor can be seen engaging in the video above, but it does not blow super cold. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The car now has a true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. It is a pleasure to drive this Stingray, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1976 Corvette Stingray is nice driver condition. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is extremely correct. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio.

item	number	description*
VIN	1Z37L6S441424	The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series, Corvette. The "37" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The fifth digit is the engine, L, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit, "6," indicates the model year, 1976. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 41,424th Corvette made for 1976.
Body Build Date	L07	"L" corresponds to July and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is July 7th, 1976.
Engine Code	V0628	"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "06" is the sixth month of year and the "28" is the twenty eigth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on June 28th, 1976. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code	CKX	This means the motor was intended for a 1976 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp	441424	The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 441424 are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Engine Block Casting Number	3970010	The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1976 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date	F 10 6	"F" is June, "10" is the tenth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 10th, 1976.
Intake Manifold Casting Number	346249	The intake manifold is original and correct for a 76 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 346249 stamping.
Intake Manifold Casting Date	F 21 6	"F" is June, "21" is the twenty first day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on June 21st, 1976.
Distributor	1112888	The distributor is original and correct for a 76 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1112888 stamping.
Distributor Date Code	6 F 24	The "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on June 24th, 1976. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.
Carburetor	17056506	This carburetor is correct and original for a 1976 corvette with an automatic transmission and A/C
Carburetor Date Code	1736	"173" is the 173rd day from January 1st 1976, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on June 22nd, 1976.
Driver Window	IC	"I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passnger Window	IC	"I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window	IC	"I" is June and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in June of 1976. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code
72	Corvette Red
interior color code
712	Dark Firethorn

rpo code	description
1YZ87	Corvette Sport Coupe
A31	Power Windows
C60	Air Conditioning
J50	Power Brakes
L48	350ci V8 Engine
M40	Automatic Transmission
N37	Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
N41	Power Steering
U58	AM-FM Radio, Stereo

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