1975 CHEVROLET C3 COVETTE STINGRAY – MANUAL – LHD – 98,840 MILES SHOWING
The 1973 Corvette Stingray marked a transition with its new plastic front bumper, offered as a Coupe or Convertible with standard 350ci (ZQ3, 190hp) or optional L82 (350ci, 250hp) or LS4 (454ci, 275hp) V8s, available with manual or automatic transmissions, featuring independent suspension, disc brakes, and a quieter cabin due to sound deadening, with options like A/C, power steering, and fancy wheels.
Key Specifications
Body Styles: Sport Coupe & Convertible.
Engine Options:-
ZQ3: 350ci (5.7L) V8, 190 hp, 300 lb-ft torque.
L82: 350ci (5.7L) V8, 250 hp, 285 lb-ft torque (optional).
LS4: 454ci (7.4L) V8, 275 hp, 390 lb-ft torque (optional).
Transmission: Standard 4-speed manual or optional 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic automatic.
Chassis & Suspension:
Front: Independent, coil springs, stabilizer bar.
Rear: Independent, transverse leaf spring, three links.
Brakes: Power front disc / rear drum (standard power brakes optional).
Wheels/Tyres: Standard steel-belted radials; unique aluminium wheels recalled.
Notable Features
Bumper: First year for the plastic, body-colour front bumper (rubber rear bumper carried over).
Interior: Improved sound insulation made it significantly quieter inside.
Options: Power steering, A/C, power windows, tilt-telescopic steering, AM/FM radio, removable roof panel (coupe).
This particular example presents in Red with Black interior trim.
We hold a period correct handbook, together with magazines and a workshop manual relating to this model.
Imported to Australia a few years ago, it has just recently had service attention at Dream Works in Adelaide, Muscle Car specialists and included a new Holley carburettor and distributor.
We hold a copy of the Australian Federal Government’s Vehicle Import Approval # 49951 and dated the 15th of January 2021.
Powered by the 350ci (5.7Lt) V8 engine, it produced when new 123Kw and 346Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Performance figures suggested at the time, 0-100kph in just under 10 secs and a top speed near 175kph.
Eligible for Historic registration in most jurisdictions, this equates to minimal on road costs.
If you are looking for a classic Corvette at a reasonable price and are willing to improve and fettle it as you enjoy driving it, this could be the one for you.
Available to inspect on our showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
