1974 L82 Corvette Stingray (Rosie The Corvette)

1974 Chevrolet Corvette Description

1974 L-82 C3 Corvette
Here for your consideration is a Classic, 1974, original miles, custom painted Corvette. The odometer currently reads 70,000. It has turned over once. Making it a total of 170,000 on the frame.The car has a clean title, everything matches. I originally purchased Rosie (The corvette) from a guy who bought it from the original owners in California. It passed emissions, andruns/idles very well. A lot of time, effort, and money has made this car what it is. A paint job like this would easily run you over $10,000. I got a quote from a good friend who has a paint shop and he said he wouldn't do a paint job like this for under 20k.

Granted, the paint was done a few years back, butis still in great shape. It has always been garaged or covered. There are flaws, please take a look at the photos. Overall, it is in excellent condition. The paint is an 8/10 condition.It has a great shine, you could read a book off of the reflection if you wanted to.
I just had it detailed this week inside and out. A 5 layer polish, and wax was put on the paint.

The tires have about 3/4th of their life left.The back tires are about 2x the width of the front tires. The body is also slightly wider than standard. It is more of a resto-mod. The outcome is a beautiful c3 corvette, unique to any other c3 out there.
Rims are in great condition.(8/10)
Original powered windows are all in good condition. The motors could use a repair or replacement in the future.
The luggage rack on the back is mint.(some imperfections on the driver's side paint under the stingray emblem from pressure)
All emblems are present and in good condition.
Historical Vehicle License plate is an option with this car when registering. (It's about $25 for a pair of plates.) A plus for anyone shipping overseas. I’m willing to work with anyone regardless of where you are located. I just want Rosie to go to a great home.
The interior is an 8/10. Leather seats, aftermarket stereo, door and rear speakers, new battery, excellent carpet, refurbished door sills, original windows, newly painted center console.

The original dash has been re-furbished. New matching vinyl leather has been upholstered around the dash. It looks and feels like real leather.
There have been many additions to increase the performance and yet maintain an enjoyable smooth ride in this classic. The engine is in excellent condition, and was recently professionally rebuilt. An estimated 5,000 miles is on the rebuilt original engine. The numbers match what they should be for the year.
The steering wheel is a telescoping steering wheel. (This adds $750 in value and collectibility. Remember, as you look around for your new classic car, you're making an investment. Cars of this age and condition continue to go up in value)
Powered steering (very quiet) - this is a huge bonus and also adds over $2,500 in value! Remember, these numbers go up as they become more rare over the years.(Especially the L-82 model)
There is no A/C in this car, but there is room under the hood if this something you'd like to install or have installed. I do have some spare AC duct parts that i had just in case i was going to add on to the car. I didn't feel the need, as i drive with the windows down or the t-tops off.
It does have powered windows, but they sometimes need a little help getting up. Motors could use replacing in the future.
The engine is running strong, idles well, very powerful. The upgrades (aftermarket HEI distributor system, aftermarket headers, new starter & starter solenoid, etc...) have both allowed it to have more horse power, and torque. The Holley carb has been adjusted to spec, and drives extremely strong. Float levels are to spec, as well as the accelerator pump. When we began working on this specific corvette, it ran well, but accelerated very slowly. This is no longer the case.

Shifts smoothly when automatically shifting, or you can manually shift from 1st to 2nd and then to 3rd. It’s a turbo hydra-matic transmission. (3 speed automatic)
While I was at the MDV registering this vehicle in my name, i had them look up the value of the car, and the number they came up with (by looking at local classic car dealerships and others in the nation) was $23,975. It's in great condition. It could use a few more hours of work and a couple of upgraded parts, so I don't expect that exact amount, but I will not sell this classic for cheap.I hope to find someone who will enjoy it as much as my fiancee and I have.
I can't describe every detail of the car in this description, there are so many things that i love about it. Come and test drive it yourself! Serious buyers with cash in hand.
Interior parts have been re-coated with a beautiful black paint to match original quality.
New shocks/suspension. Handles like a dream.
Tires are nearly brand new. Many more miles of fun to be had.
Headlight vacuum actuators work flawlessly.
Aftermarket mallory distributor, coil, and ignition.
Aftermarket headers
Speedometer works, tachometer is not currently hooked up but does work.
Seats are in 9/10 condition. Original leather.
Wiring has been completely gone through. No issues in the electric system.
Starts first try every time.
Float levels on carb are to spec and allow for immediate acceleration.
New battery.
New starter.
Always driven with premium gasoline.
New fuel pump.
New fuel filters.
Oil, temp, battery, fuel gauges all work flawlessly.
No fuel leaks. It has been completely gone through.
New water pump.
Rebuilt engine (A good quality rebuild, runs very strong, idles very well)
Aftermarket stereo & speakers
Custom inner doors panels
Adjusted door handle flaps to correct height.
Comes with:
Original 1974 owners manual, service manual, 1974 corvette magazines, and other various documents.
T-top bags.

L-82 emblems come with car but have not been installed yet. (Just in case buyer prefers a clean look)
Custom car cover (If asking price is paid)
Boxesof spare original c3 parts.
Corvette floor mats
Corvette feder gripper (to avoid scratches on car when working on it)
Always a California/Arizona car. No rust. Excellent condition.