1974 CHEVROLET Corvette C3 Stingray 454 Cabriolet - Lot 140

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1974 CHEVROLET Corvette C3 Stingray 454 Cabriolet - Lot 140
1974 CHEVROLET Corvette C3 Stingray 454 Cabriolet Serial number 1Z67Z4S409689 Same owner since 1993 French title This is a Chevrolet Corvette C3 Cabriolet 454ci. The red «Mille Miglia Red» paintwork on the bodywork is as suggestive as the 454 monogram on the hood. It was applied during a careful restoration even if some small defects are noticeable. The result is convincing. The painting is «tense». The bodywork elements are well positioned, which allows perfect alignment. The driver’s door would require a revision of its opening mechanism. The chrome parts are shiny. It has a hard top in very good condition with its rear window. The technical inspection report does not mention corrosion. The door panels, the dashboard, its glove box are in good condition, exude serious manufacturing, robustness, without departing from a US aesthetic of the 70s. The carpets are not worn, no more than the comfortable seats, which foldable backs allow access to the rear trunk, the trim of which is like new. It has a nylon top in good condition. Note the electrically operated windows, the air conditioning system, the compressor of which has the label «Frigidaire». Presence of a car radio and a power steering. The wheels with their hubcaps, only one of which looks scratched, carry large Bridgestone tires that are almost new in appearance but must be checked. The remarks from the technical control underline the need for a revision of the braking and the lights but nothing really significant which could call into question the integrity of the car. It displays 58,608 miles (112,000 kilometers). This Corvette has a rare four-speed mechanical gearbox. The engine # 10927 type L54, with CWM suffix confirms the originality of this assembly. Easy engine start-up, stable idle speed, good accelerations, no smoke or anormal noise, normal operation of the clutch, gearbox, axle. Beams in good condition, recent battery and alternator without anomalies. Very good general condition, low mileage for 45 years of use, a powerf
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