1976 Chevrolet Corvette

1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray For Sale. This Corvette has 84,500 original miles with a L-48, 8.5:1 compression, 350 4brl engine and automatic transmission. It is sitting on a set of 15x8 Chevy Corvette Rally Wheels and has 4-wheel disc brakes. The Vette has original AM/FM Delco Stereo radio, working A/C that was rebuilt and updated to R134A freon in 2005, T-Top roof, power brakes, power steering, power windows which have been recently regreased and the driver's window regulator spring replaced, tilt telescopic steering wheel, and leather interior. This Stingray has newer battery, alternator, belts, power steering control valve rebuilt, fully serviced transmission 2300 miles ago, and good RWL tires. 1976 models featured steel floor panels shielding the catalytic converter exhaust, weighed less than the previous fiberglass floor, and reduced interior noise levels. Horsepower rose to 180 hp for the base L-48 engine; 210 hp for the optional L-82. To further reduce cabin noise levels, cowl induction was dropped in favor of the air cleaner ducted over the radiator, picking up outside air from the front of the car, thus reducing wind turbulence at the base of the windshield. The hood was carried over with its cowl vent grille and induction system non-functional. The optional cast aluminum wheels were finally made available which reduced the unsprung weight of the car by 32 pounds. Nearly 15% of the cars were ordered with the new wheels at a cost of $299. A standard steel rim spare was used. This was the last year for optional white striped tires as 86% of the cars were being delivered with the optional white lettered tires. A new rear nameplate for the rear bumper cover was introduced, eliminating the individual "Corvette" letters used since 1968. An un-welcome change was the "Vega GT" 4-spoke steering wheel, although its smaller diameter did provide extra room and eased entry/exit. The steering wheel, color keyed-to-the-interior, continued on 1977 thorough 1979 models limited to non-tilt wheel cars only. GM's "Freedom" battery, a new sealed and maintenance-free unit was now installed in all cars. The rear window defroster option was changed from the forced air type of previous years to the new "Electro-Clear" defogger, an in-glass heated element type. Even without a convertible model, the Corvette still set new sales records. Located in our Chicagoland Showroom, which can be reached at 708 444 4488.