4-Speed Shark: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
This next car is the kind of fiberglass shark that swims best on blacktop—numbers-matching 350 V8 with Dart Iron Eagle heads, a 4-speed stick, long-tube headers, and enough snarl to make lesser fish scatter. The paint is deep ocean blue, the birdcage is clean, and with disc brakes, power steering, and vintage A/C, it’s ready to cruise or cruise-for-trouble. A clean-title C3 that proves the only thing better than a summer shark is one with a clutch pedal. Find this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 offered for $16,000 in North Hollywood, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
1974 chevy corvette
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 21,053
paint color: blue
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: coupe
1974 Corvette
Numbers matching 350 V8 (rebuilt motor with documentation)- Dart Iron Eagle SS heads
4 speed manual transmission
Disc brakes
Power steering
Long tube headers
EPS intake
4 barrel edelbrock carburetor
Dual exhaust
Vintage air
Newer radiator, with newer water pump, thermostat and electric fan
All lights and gauges work
Power windows work decently well
Paint is great
Interior is great and complete
Wheels and tires are in great condition
Birdcage is immaculate
Overall great car for the summer and a blast to drive
Zero rust
No accidents
Clean title in hand
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I owned a ‘74 L82 4-speed coupe in the mid-90s. Among the most-unloved of all Vette eras (early rubber-bumper cars) then and probably still. While not as potent as C2 and earlier C3 cars, it was the last year before power ratings fell off the cliff and very fun to drive. This one has had the rear bumper cap with its center seam replaced, as most have by now. Looks nice.