1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Stingray L48 Coupe

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1Z37L6S441385

Clear

GAS

1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5.7L 350 V8, Automatic Transmission The year was 1976, America was celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of it's independence, Disco music was still in heavy rotation on the local top-40 station and the #1 song of the year was "Silly Love Songs" by Wings. Yes folks, in the days of bell bottoms and leisure suits, Detroit was still producing a sports car - post oil embargo. This '76 Vette we are offering is truly a time machine, one test drive and you will feel like you have been thrust back in time. The odometer currently reads 2,818 miles. Although we have no paperwork to confirm the mileage, there are many signs that it may be accurate. The car runs, drives, shifts and stops like new - no strange rattles, squeaks or noises. The original Safety Flo-Lite windshield looks like new with NO rocks, chips or other signs of road rash from 102k miles. There are NO signs of excessive wear on the interior including the brake / gas pedals, steering wheel, seats, controls etc.The hoses and original air cleaner are all still wearing the factory GM labels and part numbers. Last but not least, the car seems to wearing it's original tires. The Goodyear Custom Steelgard GR-70 15's have DOT date codes ending 166, indicating that the tires were produced during the 16th week of a year ending 6 (1976.)We were able to locate and contact a previous owner who was able to provide us with the life story of the Corvette. In 1976, a local builder purchased some land with a large barn. The builder was approached by a man who wanted to store a vehicle for a short period of time. The man paid the builder 6 months rent upfront, left the Corvette in the barn and never returned. The car had 280 miles on the odometer and still had the temp tag from Dexter Chevrolet still in the rear window. Approximately 20 years later, the builder looked into assuming ownership of the car. He had his attorney look up the VIN and he discovered that the car was purchased with a bad check. The builder's attorney then contacted the insurance company that paid off on the loss to Dexter Chevrolet. The company had written off the loss years prior and signed off their claim on the vehicle citing back storage fees to the builder. The builder then obtained a bond to title / plate the Corvette in Michigan. We have a repair order from a local repair facility that lists the mileage at 406 in November of 1996. The builder later sold the car to a third party. We obtained the car at a local auction from the last owner's conservator. We are currently in the process of attempting to obtain paperwork that proves the mileage is correct. We challenge any Corvette oficionado / collector to prove that it is inaccurate. The car appears to of had minor paint work in the past. There are some flaws visible but the overall presentation looks great. There are scratches visible on the front bumper in the center and lower passenger side as well as a small gouge on the rear bumper -see photos. The door jambs were not painted - all original lables are present including the Unleaded Fuel Only sticker near the fuel filler. All rubber insulation is in great condition. The headlamps operate flawlessly and all lights work. The lenses are in excellent condition. Correct rallye wheels with beautiful center caps / trim rings and possible original tires. The interior of the Vette is in like-new condition. The white door panels and seats accent the brown carpeting and dashboard beautifully. The white leather seats / dash have no signs of wear or cracking. The guages, power windows, locks, wipers, heater, radio, factory alarm all work great. The only thing currently not working is the clock. The only thing that we would consider to be a blemish on the interior; is an area of faded carpeting on the passenger side foot well area. The carpet could easily be re-dyed. The storage area behind the seats looks like it has never been used, all three compartment doors are present as well as original T-Top covers and jack instructions label. The original owner's manual, maintenance schedule, consumer info / battery pamphlet are all included. The engine compartment has not been restored, just cleaned. as I mentioned before, all GM factory labels are present as well as the factory air cleaner. The air filter / carb look like new. The valve covers have some areas of paint flaked off but appear original. No signs of significant leaking. The underside of the car shows no signs of rust in the frame. The oil / transmission pans look original. There are some areas of fluid seepage from extended storage. The spare tire is present. This car truly is one of a kind, it is a must have for a any serious Corvette collector or museum. Where else are you going to find a like-new 1976 Chevrolet Corvette with under 3,000 original miles? Please Conatct Jeff at 734-578-5125 for further information. The car is currently located at 13420 Wayne Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 (Metro-Detroit area.) Please schedule an appointment to view the vehicle. This vehicle is being sold in AS IS condition with no warranties expressed or implied. $500.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close. This vehicle is also for sale locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time. MI residents pay 6% sales tax. Buyer is responsible for any tax, title, or license fees. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Thank you and good luck!