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1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Targa-Top 350ci
Lot Number: 187
1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Targa-Top 350ci
Good looking T-Top C3 subject to an extensive, body-off, full restoration in the past and recently freshly painted by its current owner.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
NUF 764P -
ODOMETER READING
16594 Miles
SUMMARY
Good looking T-Top C3 subject to an extensive, body-off, full restoration in the past and recently freshly painted by its current owner.
DESCRIPTION
- A striking 1976 C3 T-Top finished in Black and imported into the UK in 1991
- With our vendor for the last four years but he knew the car for 14 years prior to his purchase
- During that period with its previous owner, the vehicle was completely stripped down by Corvette Kingdom and subject to a shell-off chassis restoration and rebuild with lots of new parts. Receipts are on file totalling over £25,000 for this work with videography/documentation from the garage
- In 2020, our vendor funded a full body strip, fibreglass restoration and respray in 2020 by Colour Code Motors, Redditch
- MOT exempt but has been MOT'd annually for the last 15 years (details online). Current MOT valid until March 2024
- According to our vendor 'The car is a joy to drive and a real head turner'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 187
- Make
- CORVETTE
- Model
- STINGRAY
- Variant
- C3
- Registration Number
- NUF 764P
- MOT Expiry
- 06/03/2024
- Chassis Number
- 1Z37L65400855
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
102 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Full respray 2020
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
MOT'd annually for last 15 years, details available online.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
No known issues
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
No known issues
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Speedometer shows within 5mph Not all lights on dash work Clock does not work (common) Fuel and oil temp / pressure gauges work
Vehicle History
Remarks
Previous owner known to family and had for 15 years - receipts totalling over £25k will be provided which includes the chassis restoration. In my ownership (since 2019) I have had the vehicle resprayed, always garaged in the winter (and summer rainy weeks)! Full confidence in vehicle.
Restoration Notes
2009 'body off' chassis restoration by Corvette KIngdom Invoices and DVD documented commentary/video diary will be passed on to new owner 2020 Full paint strip, cosmetic fiberglass corrections and respray by Colour Code (Redditch)
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 11th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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