1976 Corvette Stingray | Full Review

[@milesfast]

8.5:1 is the engine compression. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

[@anthonycarr87]

I know. That something called a joke. Just like the guy behind the wheel.

[@anthonycarr87]

An offer. About 1500 bucks. No,wait . That's too much.

[@milesfast]

@@anthonycarr87 believe it or not he was asking $23k at the time and i don’t think it was worth it.

[@milesfast]

@@anthonycarr87 thank you for the recognition ✌️😎

[@chetparker8251]

The C3 Corvette has always been my dream car and I finally managed to buy a '76 recently. I have to admit the whole "you should never meet your heros" thing (in that they never live up to your idealised view of them) did cross my mind before getting it though. I shouldn't have worried because it is just AWESOME! I can't believe how much fun the damn thing is! I've had plenty of musclecars over the years but none have brought me as much joy as my Corvette. If your dream car is a C3 Corvette I recommend you get one... get one now!

[@milesfast]

Really happy for you! I always expected the C3 to have more room inside, but it’s surprisingly cramped! My dream cat is a 1987 Lamborghini Countach QV5000. Been dreaming of getting one since 1987 😂

[@truckertoddllc]

His lack of knowledge about this car is impressive

[@milesfast]

Thank you 👍

[@morgandollar7146]

@@milesfast I'll say. Total novice.

[@milesfast]

Acurate statement 😎👍

[@daemonhall6062]

Truth. The 8.5 to 1 compression ratio mistaken as rear end. Him saying “No idea why you’d want a gas tank cover in the middle”?! How about so you can pull up to either side at a gas station and fill up with ease? I use my hand or a towel or t-shirt to keep gas from spilling onto my 82 or my 69. The gas spillage isn’t that big a deal really. It’s got a 74 rear end looks like and the torque and compression of a ‘74 L-48

[@milesfast]

This is by far my most criticized video of all time. Partly because the seller told me it was a ‘76 and partly because I am not an expert on any of these cars. I just love driving them and looking at them. And I enjoy sharing them with you guys. Glad there are so many experts on here to correct my mistakes because I do not intend to give false information. Just having fun doing what I love, Driving cool and fun cars! 😎

[@supermegagigachad3758]

Just want to say I’ve always wanted this car

[@brockflint9]

Used to have one but had to sell it, I’m trying to buy another one before they get way more expensive

[@marlonwilliams9911]

I have one for sale

[@williamtricarico6684]

Car is definitely a homologation of couple of years. 76 was the first year with the factory alarm, indicated by the lock set on the driver's fender in front if Stingray emblem. The 76 interior didn't have the vent controls on the console. To me the whole interior looks earlier than 76. The tail is definitely not 76. I didn't see the split, but the separate letters indicate a 75 tail( if no split). 76 was a tighter "Corvette" molded recess is much tighter together and total length wS around 6" with no "spread" between the letters. The console indicates possibly an L-48.

[@chadpukaite2905]

My 75 has alarm on fender.

[@williamtricarico6684]

@Chad Pukaite that's unique, Chad. As the earlier alarm cars(which were optional) had the alarm keyset on the center of the rear tail section. I'm not absolutely sure, but the alarm was a DOT mandate on the 76 and beyond models due to high theft rate. Please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this. My intention is only to gain as much "accurate" knowledge as I can about the cars I have loved and owned since I was a teenager. Currently own a C-4 convertible and a C-5 6spd coupe. Have owned a 58(at age15), 64(at age 16), 76(at age 17), 81(at age 20), 87 coupe(at age 27)(hiatus due to starting a family), 93 coupe( at age 42)(family growing faster than my wallet), 87 Convertible(at age 47) and my last one a 2000 Arctic White 6sd coupe at age 52. Given the chance, I would own any and as many as I could. Keep up the enthusiasm for America's only true sports car.

[@jeffherr581]

In 76 the early cars had the single piece rear bumper with the cast lettering the later cars had the small script….

[@KingDrewPhilip]

What a cool car. My uncle has a white 1977 stingray model that he only takes out on weekends now. This is a classic car. Superb. I also associate this car with the movie Boogie Nights as it’s the main character Dirk Diggler’s car.

[@milesfast]

I love hearing these stories. Can’t wait to get more videos up!

[@scottsennsibaugh885]

I used to have a 1976 Corvette Stingray it was red on black with an automatic trans. This is not a '76. This is a 1974 with the split rear bumper, steering wheel, seats and climate control like this. '74 was the only year model with the seam on the back bumper.

[@truebluepatriot2739]

I believe the bottom ring on the volumn control knob is the bass/treble setting.

[@ghettolyfe808]

FYI: This particular C3 does not have A/C, just air. The steering wheel is from an earlier model as are the seats which makes me wonder if this is a 75’, and not really a 76’. I’m currently still watching this vid(on my tv) and it looks like the bumper is also from a 75. It has the recessed lettering and the bumper is split down the middle. Not trying to critique your vid or come off as a know-it-all but I have a 76’ Stingray myself I just purchased and I research EVERYTHING I’m interested in.👍🏾 Thanks for the post!

[@milesfast]

I’m not an expert with Corvettes. I didn’t do much research on this car. The owner said it is a 76 but he could have made a mistake. It very well could be a 75. I haven’t seen the title so I don’t know for sure! The listing on Craig’s Lost day 76.

[@rommeld83]

Ghettolyfe, I too just bought a 76 Vette. Couldn't be happier.

[@Avery_Piano]

I own an all original '76 as well, the 76 didn't have that bumper ( bumper looks more 74 or aftermarket), the 76 didn't have that specific seat set, the steering wheel definitely isn't from a 76, I haven't seen a 76 say " corvette " at the top where vents normally are but then again I never see these without the A/C option, more rare to have a c3 vette WITHOUT the A/C, power steering, and power brakes. The front nose emblem is not the same as a 76, looks like the one the 74-75 used but probably 74 because of the seats and that rear bumper having the center split, one year only bumper right there. I can also say this is definitely not a 76 without a doubt, because one shot of the passenger rear view mirror shows you the window, which says " Astro " on it, these once had what was called " Astro Ventilation " and the back glass could actually be removed and stored in the rear compartment area among other things, 76 didn't come with that at all, 76 was the last year for stingray ( until 2014 ) but was very bland compared to the rest. Just no way this can be a 76, if the papers say 76 on it, they are wrong and I would be highly suspicious of foul play with documentation, stuff to look out for.

[@Avery_Piano]

Also to add onto my other comment, after checking the listing, this has to be a 74, no doubt about it, the way the seatbelts give you the option for either just the lap belt or both the shoulder belt together, and everything else about it, and to correct myself from before, I believe 74 was actually the last year for astro ventilation but I don't remember 100%. If anything, the asking price of this car is super high but justifiable 100% but the value is HIGHER if you list it as the 74 it is, either way this is a beautiful car regardless of its year, I just reeeaaallly feel that some documents are messed up somewhere

[@milesfast]

Avery Piano thanks for your comments. I believe the owner knows the correct year. If you say it’s a 74 you are probably correct. The ad was created by the owners friend and he may have put the wrong year. I will look into it. Thanks for the update!

[@TVMatriX-1001]

still the best car in town

[@METALBUG999]

amazing the original tires still hold air.

[@rommeld83]

Yup, every piece of that car was purely made in the USA. The quality in construction withstood the test of time. Unfortunately, American cars these days aren't purely made in the USA.

[@tonytsquared5576]

As others have mentioned it is a 74 Split-tail base model with a 195 HP. The radio is the optional AM/FM but it is not the high end stereo unit. The key can only be removed when the transmission is in reverse. That was the standard configuration for manual transmissions. It is called a reverse lockout. The clocks from that era failed the day after the warranty ran out. The other options on that car is AC and passenger side mirror, That is not the stock steering wheel or original tires. The original tires were white walls.

[@bobmilin]

I graduated high school in 1976 and that would of been my dream car. They were going for around $12,000 dollars and I would of only been able to pay $1,000 for a car and my father was no way going to make up the rest since he was making around $35,000 dollars a year and had 4 kids a wife and a girlfriend and her two kids and a dog.

[@milesfast]

Good news. You can still pick one up for $12k 😎

[@TVMatriX-1001]

remember the film Stingray

[@brianspader1162]

I just bought a 76 4sp...all said and done im in for $13500.... car is simple ..not fast..but man the amount thumbs up i get along with roof off driving make it worth every penny....inexpensive fun cars

[@milesfast]

Still one of my all time favorite body styles of any car :)

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

I have a 3 speed Turbo Hydromatic. 270 ft lbs torque, nothing has been able to take me off the line...

[@NuttedInYoMom]

Underated channel, subscribe to this man

[@roscoefields-li9cs]

He don't even know the terms describing the compression ratio & the rear axle ratio...if he was setting in a Ferrari with Corvette emblems on the outside he wouldn't know the difference!

[@michaelcipriano1713]

Looks more like a 75, possibly an L82? I don't think 76 Vettes have the rear deck grilles? I could be wrong though. I just love the look of a C3, l have two of them, a 75 manual 4 speed and 77 automatic. Great video.

[@milesfast]

A lot of people on here have already pointed out that it’s a 74.

[@cubedmack]

And it's a L48.

[@mcinkyt]

Tone and balance Compression ratio, not final drive ratio PARKING brake, not emergency Only the 1982 SE models were hatchbacks

[@powerband5235]

I have a 76 corvette with a manual tranny and i love it. This thing is so much fun to drive 🇺🇸 💪

[@Steve.imler.]

You can close the vents on my 76!

[@anthonycarr87]

Very impressive.

[@ricardoviera6271]

Nice video. 8.5 to 1 is engine compression, radio know is for base or treble and lock out on shifter is only in reverse

[@jayarmitage9609]

Nice car. I have a '75. Is this your first time in a C3?

[@milesfast]

Yes it was. And the seller who listed it as a ‘76 is not the owner, which is why it’s really a ‘74. Confusing I know! 😂

[@jasongartner2525]

There’s nothing expensive about these but decent cars

[@KetogenicGuitars]

For me one of the most important thing is the engine sound i.e "tone" of the car. You should let more of that aspect into review. Luckily there was like three seconds of that in the end...

[@loviepeiffs3822]

Great first approach to sell well no head room head hits roof but lean towards middle it’s ok my guess learned selling tips from where he shops nice shirt & awesome sneakers there magnum PI

[@milesfast]

Hahaha! If you couldn’t tell i knew nothing about this car. And also i do this for free just because I love driving these old cars. The guy didn’t tell me it wasn’t registered until after I got there. Haven’t had time to do this in a while but definitely will in the future!

[@silvervoulture]

This is a 1974 chevy corvette base model, base engine, rear bumper is aftermarket but correct with split in center and no bump cushions on corners, this split bumper is a 74 only year, the front bumper is correct for 74 and 73, no A/c no tilt tele steering, manual windows, no ilumination rear view mirror, reviewer did not show under hood, power brakes and power steering were options on 74, passenger door mirror is option, am/fm monoaural radio is also an option in 74, car is pretty much basic. Front nose emblem is correct for 73 and 74 year. Tires are not original for 74 the size is not made by good year today only options are Cooper Cobras GT Radials and Bf Goodrich Ta as of 2020

[@milesfast]

Thanks for the confirmation! The guy who listed it is not the owner which is why it is probably a typo.

[@milesfast]

Also I wanted to add that I did not show the engine because it was quite dirty and I didn’t have time to detail it that day.

[@jam9766]

Stupid question. I'm 6'1" and about 260, could i ride in this car comfortably ? Or would my head be scratching the top ?

[@milesfast]

I wish i could give you a helpful answer. The best thing to do would be to go test drive one.

[@jayhays8267]

The 1975 and '76 are very similar. Which makes me wonder, it has a 1975 rear bumper (recessed individual "corvette" letters)

[@milesfast]

Hey! Thanks for the insight. If you scroll through the comments it’s been confirmed by multiple experts that it’s actually a 1974.

[@mikeholland1031]

76's had both types of lettering I heard. I think they changed mid year.

[@brianross9861]

What did it sell for approximately?

[@houseofthediamond8191]

The car has a reproduction 1974 tail cap and a bad repaint...was it in an accident?

[@milesfast]

I’m not the owner. I was only doing a car review for the channel. Try contacting the seller through the link in the description.

[@albertpendergraff5720]

The radio nob you showed is for the speakers for the left and right and I own one and I am related to Louie Chevrolet

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

Word of advice, when a few items on car are not working, and one of them is oil pressure Guage, .....make sure that gets fixed first !!!!.....to even make sure you have oil pressure!!!.....lol .....Erik

[@milesfast]

That’s for sure! 👍

[@anthonycarr87]

This is not a classic corvette. This is a classic example of what was wrong with everything that was bad about cars from the 70's. All show ,no go.

[@theexorcist2605]

I had one of these cars and only good thing I can say about it it was easy to push

[@milesfast]

😂

[@LorenEverson-sm9pl]

Nice original, wish it were mine, but 8.5 is compression, and it has everything to do with using cheap gas, read any Hot Rod ever. 8.5 axle would top out about 30 mph at 7000.

[@milesfast]

I was just making things up as i went along because i didn’t know anything about these older cars. But compression makes more sense! 🤣

[@mopargm9329]

First off it's a 74 not 76 you can tell by the steering wheel and rear bumper and 8.5:1 is the compression ratio for the engine. I own a 76

[@thundercockize]

"Buckle up for Safety" and shut the gas door... you only need to pull the shift lever up to get it in reverse not for every gear change

[@aronbechiom565]

Incorrect ...76 has a smaller steering wheel, identical to the Chevy Vega. Car is most likely a 1974. Large steering wheel, split rear bumper cover...etc. Way too many inaccuracies in your review. Please study your cars before doing a review. If you feel I'm being too harsh... it's because I own a 76...L-82...4 speed . Restored it in 1986...owned it the whole time, since. Two Thumbs down.

[@milesfast]

It is a 74. I’ve corrected myself earlier in the comments. The seller told me the wrong year when I reviewed it :/

[@sawts8426]

Very nice car 🚗 👌 👍 more video 📹 please CJ

[@anthonycarr87]

Wow the cigarette lihher works . Holy , a 851 rear . It must take off rocket and top out at about 30mph. He says correct me if I'm wrong. I don't have that much time.

[@daredevil7961]

I like those seats

[@EpicRaf]

The nob is to adjust the speaker balance

[@hildysworld]

8.5 to 1 is the compression ratio not the gear ratio

[@milesfast]

Maybe it’s both! 🥺

[@aaronandnawar5815]

Would this be a good first car for teenagers like me & my best friend Nawar? (We both share this channel)

[@milesfast]

Yes! It would be a great first car. I always wanted one as a kid but i never had the money for it!

[@trekbsg]

Oh man, this is hilarious. I don't know how you could jokingly talk about the details and keep a straight face, I kept waiting for you to refer the tach rpm's as "rounds per mile" or something. You should be a professional comedian reviewing cars.🤣

[@milesfast]

I definitely could do that. Especially since i Legit don’t know much about particular makes and models. I just know the sounds it makes when i press on the Trajectory pedal!

[@BxtchyLlama]

The link for the car says that the page isn’t available

[@milesfast]

It doesn’t appear to be for sale anymore. I haven’t heard anything new.

[@BxtchyLlama]

@@milesfast damn

[@milesfast]

I can try to contact the owner and see if it’s still available if you’re interested. Keep in mind it’s a 74 not a 76 as I originally stated :)

[@BxtchyLlama]

@@milesfast no thanks but thank you tho

[@blackft1]

@@milesfast I would love to know if it's still for sale! I made it to the bottom of the comments and I don't see anything that gives an updated sale link or what it sold for.

[@josharias21]

Waiting for Doug to do this video the right way lol

[@milesfast]

Haha! He doesn’t do many classic cars does he?

[@dandylion188]

will a 6'3" person fit into this?

[@milesfast]

Probably if you take the T-tops off ;)

[@alfiogalli962]

Yes I 6.3 have 77 vett

[@markconant4921]

Nice video!!! Well done!!!

[@marcmenton8063]

Notice it has a1974 rear cap missing the letters and tank emblem, obvious poor repaint

[@nomore8042]

It has one of those millennial anti theft devices installed on it. 3rd pedal and that thingy in the console.

[@Bobcat9]

Everyone, please stop calling the hand-brake "e-brake" - it's not for emergencies, it's for parking, and this one is operated by hand, thus: hand brake or parking brake. Though, I don't know what that dial around the radio volume knob is, perhaps L-R audio balance ?

[@milesfast]

If you’re breaks have ever gone out on your car while driving on a country road you’d call it an e-brake too! 😂

[@Bobcat9]

@@milesfast indeed, it could be used in _that_ emergency, but that’s not what it’s designed for, and how often do cars lose all hydraulic braking such that they are even in that situation? Even in an emergency, it’s still a hand brake for parking.

[@milesfast]

@Bobcat9 hand brake for drifting 😎

[@beemerdon]

its for treble and bass

[@hvac42long1]

You’re gonna have some serious problems with that “8.5 to 1 rear end” 😂😂😂😂😂 Must have learned that at used car sales academy for the ruthless bullshit artist.

[@milesfast]

All the cool kids are driving the 8.5:1 rear ends these days! ✌️😎

[@milkovivaldi]

Nice line but bad rear, 68-72 is better

[@michaelwelsh663]

Radio dial is treble and bass.

[@jasonsanders5299]

I have a 76' and on this car the seats are not original and neither is the steering wheel.

[@milesfast]

That’s because this has a 74. I think a bunch of people have verified it in the comments. The guy selling it didn’t tell me the right year, he said it was a 76, but it’s actually a 74!

[@62Roentgen]

Its not a 76 Steering Wheel

[@milesfast]

We’ve all pretty much come to the conclusion that it’s a ‘74. The person who listed it for sale was not the owner and he put the wrong year. So i wasn’t aware of that :)

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

@@milesfast People would pull the "Nova" stock steering wheel and replace it with a three spoke. I kept mine stock. It is original.

[@trentspight3027]

Nice, where you from, here in Mississippi.

[@milesfast]

New York State! 🤙

[@patbocking4923]

My first of 5

[@rocket4332]

Still for sale

[@milesfast]

I don’t see it listed for sale anymore.

[@bobhoward6676]

I'll start the bidding at $10,000.

[@milesfast]

I think he was asking over 20,000. And that was before Car prizes went through the roof!

[@강정찬-t2n]

Hp?

[@robertsnow7348]

Boy have you got it wrong,your 1976 vet is not a 1976 but a 1974 take a look at the rear bumper astro water vents in the rear 76 did not have this feature many other items show the car is reviewed incorrectly.I have owned three 1976 presently have a beauty and does not resemble your 1974 car.....do not believe everthing you see on the internet.

[@milesfast]

I appreciate it. This has been noted plenty of times in the comments. I’m not a Corvette expert so i was only reporting what i was told from the guy and in the for sale ad.

[@michaelskaer7319]

How much

[@milesfast]

No idea. This is an old video I’m sure it’s sold by now :) but they are asking a ridiculous $23,000 when I made the video.

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Calls vintage air vents "vintage style" 🤣 😂

[@richporch7576]

all original except for the steering wheel

[@johnfetzer9637]

this guy is wasted or one to many tonic's

[@miketurgeon5577]

I had a 1976 ,,, this is totally wrong ,,, funny about the 8.5 gear ratio when that's the compression

[@milesfast]

I don’t know anything about cars 😅

[@anthonycarr87]

Bullshit. There are plenty of 4sp's. Possibly more than auto's.

[@StarWars5691]

Very good review!

[@epasternak4206]

It's a 74

[@martinshields5673]

This car is a bit of a mess and is not as pristine as indicated in the video. I doubt its as good as stated in the video.

[@milesfast]

You’re right. I never got a follow up from the owner but i doubt they got $24,000 or whatever they were asking. I think it was something like that.

[@chrisrandall2652]

Fade left to right &)))

[@milesfast]

What does that mean? 😂

[@chrisrandall2652]

@@milesfast Which ear will pick up more music .. &)))

[@jordandivitto9682]

Bad video, I have one of these and he has no clue. Plus it has the incorrect steering wheel as well.. \

[@milesfast]

This was first time driving a Stingray and also the guy selling it who was not the owner also gave me the wrong year and I didn’t know any better since I’m not an expert on these cars. But if you look through the comments on here you will see I’ve had plenty of help from the experts! 😎🍕

[@marcmenton8063]

Clearly knows very little about corvettes

[@milesfast]

Clearly! 😭

[@marcmenton8063]

@@milesfast coming off as the moron in the video