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Corvette: Year by Year

1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963
1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
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1974 Corvette C3:
Front and Back Urethane Bumpers

1974 completed what was started in 1973; this time the rear chrome bumpers were gone, also to accommodate new safety regulations. Corvette stylists had done chrome better than anyone, as a glance at any of the C1 Corvettes would attest.

Some Corvette fans thought the cars looked "unfinished" although designer Larry Shinoda is reported to have approved, saying it was actually closer to what the stylists intended.

Whatever your conclusion, one thing is for sure: The Corvette bumper solution was far better than anything else on the road at the time. Other cars had what can best be described as "Park Benches" as a solution, leading to a general automotive design malaise.

The 1974 rear bumper cap was a two piece design, exclusive for that year.
1974 would be the last year for the 454 cubic inch engine in the Corvette.
Above: Engine specifications plate for 454 cubic-inch 270 horsepower engine (RPO LS4, $250; Qty: 3,494 9.32%). Below: 350 cubic inch RPO L82 250 horsepower engine ($299.00; Qty: 6,690 17.84%). The base 350 cubic inch engine was rated at 195 horsepower.

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1974 Corvette Coupe in Medium Blue. No optional wheels were shipped for 1974.

1974 Corvette Stingray For Sale
1974 White Corvette 32K Miles
Price: $15,999
Exterior: White
Interior: Saddle
Miles: 32,000
Location: Martinsburg

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1974 Classic White Corvette T Top Just Arrived Numbers matching, 4spd, 32,000 miles, saddle interior, original paint, nice original interior, nice original weather strips, power steering, power brakes, T-top, original AM/FM Delco working radio, all the original gauges work, rear window defogger, correct air cleaner, igintion sheilding, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust, rally wheels, fairly new radial tires, and much more (more)
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