1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE L82 4-SPEED

OVERVIEW

This 1975 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a rebuilt, numbers-matching L82 350cid V8 backed by a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, which makes it one of only 1,057 Corvettes produced for 1975 with that gearbox. Features include the Gymkhana suspension, an AM/FM stereo, manual steering, and manual four-wheel disc brakes. Finished in Dark Red Metallic and equipped with a white vinyl convertible top over a Dark Red leather interior, this Corvette comes from the selling dealer with a window sticker, documentation, service records, a dyno printout, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Dark Red Metallic (code 74) exterior features color-keyed bumpers, pop-up headlights, a driver-side mirror, a manual white convertible top, and a rear antenna. The first video below shows a walk around the vehicle while the engine is running.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15” x 8” Corvette Rally wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The bucket seats are upholstered in Dark Red leather (code 732). Features include manual steering and windows, a center console-mounted manual transmission shifter, an AM/FM stereo, a sport steering wheel, and woodgrain trim.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and battery are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 19,459 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a rebuilt, numbers-matching L82 350cid V8 and backed by a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission (code M21). According to the dyno printout below, the engine generates 357 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. Engine bay features include a four-barrel carburetor that was rebuilt in 2008, finned aluminum valve covers, a chrome distributor cover, and a cowl-induction air cleaner assembly. A video of the engine starting and running is available below. 

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Corvette was factory-equipped with the Gymkhana suspension (code FE7). Braking is provided by manual four-wheel discs. A full-length dual exhaust system exits at the rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

A window sticker, documentation, service records, and a dyno printout will come with the purchase of the vehicle.