1976 Corvette Stingray | Full Review 

Really happy for you! I always expected the C3 to have more room inside, but it’s surprisingly cramped! My dream cat is a 1987 Lamborghini Countach QV5000. Been dreaming of getting one since 1987 😂

Thank you 👍

@@milesfast I'll say. Total novice.

Acurate statement 😎👍

Truth. The 8.5 to 1 compression ratio mistaken as rear end. Him saying “No idea why you’d want a gas tank cover in the middle”?! How about so you can pull up to either side at a gas station and fill up with ease? I use my hand or a towel or t-shirt to keep gas from spilling onto my 82 or my 69. The gas spillage isn’t that big a deal really. It’s got a 74 rear end looks like and the torque and compression of a ‘74 L-48

This is by far my most criticized video of all time. Partly because the seller told me it was a ‘76 and partly because I am not an expert on any of these cars. I just love driving them and looking at them. And I enjoy sharing them with you guys. Glad there are so many experts on here to correct my mistakes because I do not intend to give false information. Just having fun doing what I love, Driving cool and fun cars! 😎

Used to have one but had to sell it, I’m trying to buy another one before they get way more expensive

I have one for sale

My 75 has alarm on fender.

@Chad Pukaite that's unique, Chad. As the earlier alarm cars(which were optional) had the alarm keyset on the center of the rear tail section. I'm not absolutely sure, but the alarm was a DOT mandate on the 76 and beyond models due to high theft rate. Please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this. My intention is only to gain as much "accurate" knowledge as I can about the cars I have loved and owned since I was a teenager. Currently own a C-4 convertible and a C-5 6spd coupe. Have owned a 58(at age15), 64(at age 16), 76(at age 17), 81(at age 20), 87 coupe(at age 27)(hiatus due to starting a family), 93 coupe( at age 42)(family growing faster than my wallet), 87 Convertible(at age 47) and my last one a 2000 Arctic White 6sd coupe at age 52. Given the chance, I would own any and as many as I could. Keep up the enthusiasm for America's only true sports car.

In 76 the early cars had the single piece rear bumper with the cast lettering the later cars had the small script….

I love hearing these stories. Can’t wait to get more videos up!

Yup, every piece of that car was purely made in the USA. The quality in construction withstood the test of time. Unfortunately, American cars these days aren't purely made in the USA.

I’m not an expert with Corvettes. I didn’t do much research on this car. The owner said it is a 76 but he could have made a mistake. It very well could be a 75. I haven’t seen the title so I don’t know for sure! The listing on Craig’s Lost day 76.

Ghettolyfe, I too just bought a 76 Vette. Couldn't be happier.

I own an all original '76 as well, the 76 didn't have that bumper ( bumper looks more 74 or aftermarket), the 76 didn't have that specific seat set, the steering wheel definitely isn't from a 76, I haven't seen a 76 say " corvette " at the top where vents normally are but then again I never see these without the A/C option, more rare to have a c3 vette WITHOUT the A/C, power steering, and power brakes. The front nose emblem is not the same as a 76, looks like the one the 74-75 used but probably 74 because of the seats and that rear bumper having the center split, one year only bumper right there. I can also say this is definitely not a 76 without a doubt, because one shot of the passenger rear view mirror shows you the window, which says " Astro " on it, these once had what was called " Astro Ventilation " and the back glass could actually be removed and stored in the rear compartment area among other things, 76 didn't come with that at all, 76 was the last year for stingray ( until 2014 ) but was very bland compared to the rest. Just no way this can be a 76, if the papers say 76 on it, they are wrong and I would be highly suspicious of foul play with documentation, stuff to look out for.

Also to add onto my other comment, after checking the listing, this has to be a 74, no doubt about it, the way the seatbelts give you the option for either just the lap belt or both the shoulder belt together, and everything else about it, and to correct myself from before, I believe 74 was actually the last year for astro ventilation but I don't remember 100%. If anything, the asking price of this car is super high but justifiable 100% but the value is HIGHER if you list it as the 74 it is, either way this is a beautiful car regardless of its year, I just reeeaaallly feel that some documents are messed up somewhere

Avery Piano thanks for your comments. I believe the owner knows the correct year. If you say it’s a 74 you are probably correct. The ad was created by the owners friend and he may have put the wrong year. I will look into it. Thanks for the update!

He don't even know the terms describing the compression ratio & the rear axle ratio...if he was setting in a Ferrari with Corvette emblems on the outside he wouldn't know the difference!

Good news. You can still pick one up for $12k 😎

Still one of my all time favorite body styles of any car :)

I have a 3 speed Turbo Hydromatic. 270 ft lbs torque, nothing has been able to take me off the line...

Hey! Thanks for the insight. If you scroll through the comments it’s been confirmed by multiple experts that it’s actually a 1974.

Hahaha! If you couldn’t tell i knew nothing about this car. And also i do this for free just because I love driving these old cars. The guy didn’t tell me it wasn’t registered until after I got there. Haven’t had time to do this in a while but definitely will in the future!

😂

A lot of people on here have already pointed out that it’s a 74.

And it's a L48.

I wish i could give you a helpful answer. The best thing to do would be to go test drive one.

Yes it was. And the seller who listed it as a ‘76 is not the owner, which is why it’s really a ‘74. Confusing I know! 😂

I was just making things up as i went along because i didn’t know anything about these older cars. But compression makes more sense! 🤣

That’s for sure! 👍

I’m not the owner. I was only doing a car review for the channel. Try contacting the seller through the link in the description.

Haha! He doesn’t do many classic cars does he?

Thanks for the confirmation! The guy who listed it is not the owner which is why it is probably a typo.

Also I wanted to add that I did not show the engine because it was quite dirty and I didn’t have time to detail it that day.

Maybe it’s both! 🥺

I definitely could do that. Especially since i Legit don’t know much about particular makes and models. I just know the sounds it makes when i press on the Trajectory pedal!

New York State! 🤙

Yes! It would be a great first car. I always wanted one as a kid but i never had the money for it!

Probably if you take the T-tops off ;)

Yes I 6.3 have 77 vett

It doesn’t appear to be for sale anymore. I haven’t heard anything new.

@@milesfast damn

I can try to contact the owner and see if it’s still available if you’re interested. Keep in mind it’s a 74 not a 76 as I originally stated :)

@@milesfast no thanks but thank you tho

@@milesfast I would love to know if it's still for sale! I made it to the bottom of the comments and I don't see anything that gives an updated sale link or what it sold for.

It is a 74. I’ve corrected myself earlier in the comments. The seller told me the wrong year when I reviewed it :/

No idea. This is an old video I’m sure it’s sold by now :) but they are asking a ridiculous $23,000 when I made the video.

That’s because this has a 74. I think a bunch of people have verified it in the comments. The guy selling it didn’t tell me the right year, he said it was a 76, but it’s actually a 74!

I don’t see it listed for sale anymore.

We’ve all pretty much come to the conclusion that it’s a ‘74. The person who listed it for sale was not the owner and he put the wrong year. So i wasn’t aware of that :)

@@milesfast People would pull the "Nova" stock steering wheel and replace it with a three spoke. I kept mine stock. It is original.

If you’re breaks have ever gone out on your car while driving on a country road you’d call it an e-brake too! 😂

@@milesfast indeed, it could be used in _that_ emergency, but that’s not what it’s designed for, and how often do cars lose all hydraulic braking such that they are even in that situation? Even in an emergency, it’s still a hand brake for parking.

@Bobcat9 hand brake for drifting 😎

What does that mean? 😂

@@milesfast Which ear will pick up more music .. &)))

I think he was asking over 20,000. And that was before Car prizes went through the roof!

I don’t know anything about cars 😅

All the cool kids are driving the 8.5:1 rear ends these days! ✌️😎

You’re right. I never got a follow up from the owner but i doubt they got $24,000 or whatever they were asking. I think it was something like that.

This was first time driving a Stingray and also the guy selling it who was not the owner also gave me the wrong year and I didn’t know any better since I’m not an expert on these cars. But if you look through the comments on here you will see I’ve had plenty of help from the experts! 😎🍕

Clearly! 😭

@@milesfast coming off as the moron in the video