- 1976 MY Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Restoration
- Current owner reports full restoration
- Current owner reports new 350ci engine
- Current owner reports new paint job in 2016
- New Black leather interior
- Original radio player
- T-tops
- Current owner reports recent oil change
Arguably, the C3, or third-generation Corvette, lived through the worst era in American automotive history. Aimed at improving fuel economy and reducing vehicular emissions, this dark period spanned the early Seventies right up to the early Eighties. The potent V8s were strangled to mere shadows of their earlier souls. However, the Corvette could not be put down easily. The C3 may have been somewhat down on power, but GM's engineering geniuses found other ways to keep it as America's pinnacle sports car. This 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, therefore shouldn't need any second thoughts for you to buy it. Let's further sweeten the deal by disclosing that this car has been meticulously restored and bears a reportedly new engine.
Exterior and Interior
Starting with the black paint job, this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray looks near pristine. The paint job is said to be from 2016, and if the pictures are anything to go by, the current owner has kept the car well protected. You'll also note the Goodyear Wingfoot HP tires that are wrapped around period-correct rims. Furthermore, the car sports the desirable T-tops for a partially open-air motoring experience at will. Finally, you'll find a set of pop-up headlamps, each pod hosting twin circular lights. Inside, there's a new black leather-trimmed cabin with two seats. The current owner tells us that it still sports the original radio player that this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray came with when new. Looking further, you can enjoy air conditioning and heating, plus a comprehensive set of instrumentation for the driver. The original speedometer, tachometer, and auxiliary gauges are all there, further adding to this car's character.
Engine
This 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray reportedly comes with a new 350ci (5.7L) V8 engine under the hood, and it's said to have received a recent oil change for peace of mind. Originally, this car's L48 will have developed around 180 horsepower; suffice it to say the new engine will build on that. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Disc brakes on all four corners are present to ensure adequate stopping power.
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes from the heart of the C2 era, when the Corvette had already matured into a genuinely serious American sports car without losing the raw character that made the Sting Ray famous. This example leans heavily into that character. Showing 19,053 miles, it pairs a 327ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual transmission, then adds the kind of period-style attitude enthusiasts gravitate toward: side-mount exhaust, knock-off-style turbine wheels, and a vivid Sunfire Yellow finish over a black interior. The current owner reports more than $83,000 invested into the build, with attention extending beyond cosmetics into the cooling system, ignition components, timing hardware, and other supporting mechanical upgrades. What makes this car appealing is that it still delivers the classic C2 experience in the way enthusiasts want it: small-block V8 up front, manual gearbox in the middle, drive going to the rear, and very little standing between the driver and the car. The side pipes give the Corvette a more aggressive presence and soundtrack, while the custom paint and wheel setup emphasize the long-hood, short-deck proportions that made the midyear Corvette one of Chevrolet’s most iconic designs.
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The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible sits at the heart of the early C3 era, pairing dramatic styling with the kind of mechanical specification that made these cars so memorable. Showing approximately 5,672 miles, this example is finished in Monza Red over a Black interior and is equipped with the desirable L46 350ci V8 rated at 350 horsepower. A 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle keep the driving experience firmly enthusiast-focused, while power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes add useful road manners. Chrome Rally wheels, a black convertible soft top, and the unmistakable Stingray bodywork give the exterior its period-correct presence, while the cabin retains the classic twin-cowl dash, center console, and auxiliary gauge layout. An aftermarket steering wheel, manual shifter, air cleaner, and JVC audio head unit add a handful of personalized touches without taking away from the car’s classic Corvette character.
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes from the heart of the C2 era, when the Corvette had already matured into a genuinely serious American sports car without losing the raw character that made the Sting Ray famous. This example leans heavily into that character. Showing 19,053 miles, it pairs a 327ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual transmission, then adds the kind of period-style attitude enthusiasts gravitate toward: side-mount exhaust, knock-off-style turbine wheels, and a vivid Sunfire Yellow finish over a black interior. The current owner reports more than $83,000 invested into the build, with attention extending beyond cosmetics into the cooling system, ignition components, timing hardware, and other supporting mechanical upgrades. What makes this car appealing is that it still delivers the classic C2 experience in the way enthusiasts want it: small-block V8 up front, manual gearbox in the middle, drive going to the rear, and very little standing between the driver and the car. The side pipes give the Corvette a more aggressive presence and soundtrack, while the custom paint and wheel setup emphasize the long-hood, short-deck proportions that made the midyear Corvette one of Chevrolet’s most iconic designs.
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