Chevrolet Corvette 1974

Here’s Why I Bought This Corvette for Lee Munro’s Garage—and Why You May Want It in Yours

This is an honest, numbers-matching 1974 Corvette with a remarkably rust-free structure, a factory four-speed manual transmission, a high-quality paint finish and an exceptionally well-preserved interior.

We first owned and sold this Corvette in 2024. It has now been traded back to us by that same repeat customer. Having gone through our selection, inspection and preparation process twice, it is a car we know well—and one we regard as a solid, reliable and genuinely drivable entry into the collector-car hobby.

Here’s why this Corvette made the grade.

Numbers-Matching V8

This Corvette retains its numbers-matching 5.7-litre, 350-cubic-inch L48 Chevrolet small-block V8. For a 52-year-old collector car, retaining its original engine is an important part of its identity, authenticity and desirability.

Factory Four-Speed Manual Transmission

The four-speed manual delivers the direct, mechanical driving experience enthusiasts associate with a classic Corvette. There are no electronic driving modes or layers of intervention—just a small-block V8, three pedals and rear-wheel drive.

Exceptionally Solid Structure

The frame and underlying structure are remarkably rust-free. On a C3 Corvette, the condition beneath the car matters far more than a glossy first impression. Its structural integrity is one of the strongest reasons we selected this particular example.

Only 64,235 Original Miles

Its mileage, condition and overall presentation tell a consistent story of careful ownership. The high-quality Medium Blue paint shows only minor imperfections, while the exceptionally well-preserved black interior complements the car beautifully.

Desirable Factory Equipment

This Corvette is equipped with:

• Four-speed manual transmission
• Tilt steering column—an especially welcome feature in a C3
• Removable T-top roof panels
• Corvette Rally wheels
• Dual sport mirrors
• Black interior

A Corvette We Know

We owned and sold this Corvette in 2024, and it has now returned to us through a repeat customer. That familiarity matters. We have inspected, prepared and road-tested it twice, giving us considerably more knowledge of the car than we would ordinarily have when acquiring a classic for the first time.

The 1974 Corvette was the first C3 to feature body-coloured urethane bumpers at both the front and rear, completing the clean, sculpted shape that came to define the later “shark” Corvettes. Its long hood, pronounced fenders and short rear deck remain unmistakable more than half a century later.

Finished in Medium Blue over Black, this Corvette presents beautifully. We do not sell perfect cars—we sell honest ones. The strength of this example lies in its authenticity, structural condition and overall preservation.

Remove the T-tops, settle behind the deeply set gauges and work the four-speed through the gears with the small-block V8 ahead of you. This is not modern speed made effortless. It is sound, vibration, steering feel and the pleasure of operating a machine that asks something of its driver. It can make a local cruise night, an early Sunday drive—or simply opening the garage door—feel like an occasion.

Before offering this Corvette for sale, we thoroughly inspected and road-tested it, serviced it as required and prepared it for delivery. It is sold Ontario Safety Certified.

For the buyer who values originality, structural condition and the genuine analogue experience of a manual C3, this numbers-matching 1974 Corvette deserves serious consideration.

Lee Munro’s Garage

Paris, Ontario