Well Preserved Corvette Convertible 350 V8 Auto A/C One-Repaint

From boulevard cruising to backroad bruising, it's hard to find a better all-around performer than a Corvette. And once Chevrolet firmly established the brand as a global tour de force, it began a constant quest to achieve increasing levels of performance and desirability. No generation of Corvette emphasizes the transition from muscle car to all-out sports car better than the C3. And this awesome drop-top, featuring a stalwart 350/3-speed drivetrain, is a whole lot of car for not a lot of money. If you're in the market for a cool classic that'll hold its own at the cruise night and the stoplight, take a look at this awesome Chevy!

APPEARANCE

Assembled at GM's storied St. Louis manufacturing facility, and restored as needed, this voluptuous Vette glows in correct Ontario Orange pigment. The foundation for that vibrant paint is a solid fiberglass body that presents well and, by the looks of things, has never been heavily damaged or received any major modifications. That composite is detailed in correct trim and bright White canvas. And today, this clean Chevy rolls as one high quality, well-maintained classic that's great to drive and fun to look at!

POWER

Jump behind the wheel and you'll command 350 cubic inches of buff Chevy small block that's been painted, polished and fully rebuilt. A dual-snorkel air cleaner balances a polished and decaled lid on a big Rochester Quadrajet. That carb feeds a factory intake, which rides between painted valve covers that are finished with polished tabs and a polished oil cap. Behind that cap, chrome-cased ignition sequences spark through pliable plug wires. Those wires snake around cast iron exhaust manifolds. At the front of those tubes, traditional V-belts spin factory power steering beneath an old school Frigidaire compressor. At the front of those ancillaries, coolant laps a shrouded, Gloss Black radiator. And, believed to be largely original, this Vette's satin engine bay provides an excellent backdrop for the Chevy Orange motor.

DRIVABILITY

Peer under this low-slung beast and you'll find a Satin Black chassis that's straight and solid. Behind the reliable small block, a tough Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed twists torque through an “AW” stamped differential. Beneath that drivetrain, a rebuilt suspension combines power-assisted steering with tight turns and increased grip. In the middle of the car, true-dual exhaust pipes spent gases through throaty Xlerator mufflers and polished stainless tips. At the corners of the car, factory discs ensure quick, drama-free stops. And all that fully sorted hardware rolls on handsome Rally Wheels, which spin 235/60R15 BF Goodrich radial T/As around polished trim rings and turbine center caps.

COMFORT

Open the car's sculpted doors and you'll find a correct Saddle interior that's believed to be largely original equipment. At the center of that cockpit, tall bucket seats stretch tight vinyl hides under color-keyed lap belts. Between those seats, an angled console centers a traditional chrome shifter amid clean, color-keyed floor mats. Opposite that console, wood-trimmed side panels point stainless handles at the base of a crack-free dash. That dash frames factory telemetry above factory climate control and a familiar Delco AM/FM radio. And the driver traces the road with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

With its confident V8 and head-turning aesthetics, there's no question this Corvette is both fun AND desirable. If you're looking for an impressive classic that you can enjoy every chance you get, grab this sweet C3 and transform your weekends from boring to an absolute blast!

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SUMMARY

* Well preserved Corvette convertible that's received one repaint
* 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
* Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
* Factory Frigidaire air conditioning
* Correct Ontario Orange paint / White top
* Correct Saddle vinyl interior
* Factory power steering
* Factory 4-wheel disc brakes
* 15-inch Chevrolet Rally Wheels