1975 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1975

Listed price

$26,750

Location

Fort Scott

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

150 miles

The C3 Chevrolet Corvette, launched in 1968, represented a dramatic stylistic departure from its C2 predecessor, embracing a more curvaceous, "Coke bottle" design inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car. While the early C3s retained much of the raw, big-block muscle that defined the Sting Ray era, the mid-1970s saw the Corvette adapting to evolving emissions regulations and a changing automotive landscape. By 1975, the Stingray script was gone, and while horsepower figures were down from their peak, the C3 remained America's sports car, offering a unique blend of style, performance, and open-air driving, particularly in its desirable convertible guise—a body style that would disappear after 1975, not to return for over a decade. This 1975 Corvette Convertible, finished in a classic yellow, embodies that quintessential C3 experience, but with a significant modern upgrade under the hood. While it would have originally left the factory with either a 350 cubic-inch L48 or L82 engine, this example has been recently invigorated with a potent 383 Stroker engine. This fresh powerplant, showing only 150 miles since installation, is complemented by a new aluminum carburetor and a new aluminum radiator, ensuring both robust performance and reliable cooling. Power is managed by a Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission, sending power through a dual exhaust system that promises an exhilarating soundtrack. With just 42,250 miles on the chassis, this Corvette offers a compelling blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary muscle. This is an opportunity to acquire a striking C3 convertible, enhanced for modern driving enjoyment.