Red Corvettes never go out of style. If you're looking to indulge in a little plastic fantastic, this entry-level 1975 Corvette sports vivid red paint and a rumbling small block with a few performance upgrades tucked inside. There aren't many vehicles that grant you admission to all the top events like a Corvette, and this one will be welcome anywhere from Bloomington Gold to the National Corvette Homecoming. Red Corvettes always hold a certain appeal. Perhaps it's the audaciousness of painting an already outrageous car a high-visibility color. Or maybe it's just that when most folks picture a Corvette in their mind's eye, they think of a red one. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that this is one great-looking 'Vette. With a nice finish on straight, undamaged fiberglass, the body on this Corvette certainly lives up to the billing it gets from the red paint. Even gaps, tight fits on the front and rear bumpers, and only a few signs of road rash, all add up to a car that looks great sitting in your driveway or hammering down Route 66. It's not perfect, but you really need to get up close to find the flaws, meaning this is a Corvette you can drive and enjoy without worries-something that's becoming a rarity in the high-dollar Corvette world. More bright red greets you when you open the door, with optional code 73V Dark Oxblood seats. The deep buckets show no cracking or splits in the seams, while the dashboard's unblemished condition suggests indoor parking for most of its life. The carpets are probably original and show some light fading, but overall the interior has a very proper look where no component is too new or too worn. The 4-spoke steering wheel is a one-year-only feature, and the center console was standard equipment in 1975. The original AM/FM radio is long gone, replaced by a far more useful AM/FM/cassette unit. A/C was a very popular option, as was the automatic transmission, suggesting that Corvette's demographics were changing in the mid-70s. Today, however, it makes for an outstanding driving partner. The engine is the original L48 350, and the brightly detailed small block under the hood today cackles with the promise of performance. Unlike most Corvettes of this vintage however, it remains unmodified, including the original Rochester 4-barrel carburetor and factory intake. Thanks to a true dual exhaust system in place of the original choked single tube, just hearing the car at idle will do all the advertising you need. Bright chrome valve covers and a polished air cleaner add a bit of under hood dress-up, and there are indications that this car has been well cared for throughout its life. A 3-speed automatic makes this more of a grand touring car than a hardcore sports piece, but you'll appreciate its ability to knife through traffic with just a gentle squeeze of the throttle. Those fat 225/70/15 BFGoodrich radials on classic Rally wheels contribute to this car's high-performance look. Is this a perfect Corvette? No. But it is a great driving car with a bright red paint job that will win fans wherever it goes. You won't find more Corvette for your money anywhere else. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Dallas/Fort Worth showroom. For more information, please call (817) 764-8000 or toll free (855) 877-2707.
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