1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L-82

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Stingray L-82

Year

1975

Listed price

$25,900

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

81,571 miles

The C3 Chevrolet Corvette, a design icon that spanned from 1968 to 1982, represented a significant evolution in America's sports car. Its dramatic, coke-bottle styling, heavily influenced by the Mako Shark II concept car, cemented its place in automotive history. By 1975, the Corvette had become a cultural phenomenon, shedding some of its raw muscle car roots for a more refined, grand touring experience. This year marked the end of the convertible C3 and the final year for the Stingray nameplate until its revival decades later, making these late-model chrome-bumper cars particularly significant as the last of a distinct era. The L-82 engine option, while not the fire-breather of earlier big-block days, offered a higher performance variant of the venerable 350ci small-block V8, providing a spirited driving experience that was a cut above the standard L-48. This particular 1975 Corvette Stingray L-82 embodies that classic era with its matching-numbers 350ci V8 engine and engaging manual transmission, a pairing highly sought after by enthusiasts. Showing 81,571 miles, this coupe presents as a well-maintained example of a true American classic. The car's condition speaks to a life of care, ready to deliver the distinctive rumble and responsive handling that defined the C3 generation. This is an opportunity to acquire a piece of Corvette history, a final-year Stingray with the desirable L-82 engine and manual gearbox.