1974 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale by Owner in El Paso, AR

Most Corvette enthusiasts know that the Vette’s first “big block” was the 396 and it debuted in 1965. A lot of Corvette enthusiasts know that vehicles with L88/L89 427s or LS6 454s can bring hundreds of thousands of dollars (L88s can actually bring over $1,000,000 in some cases). All three of these engines produce 430+ rated horsepower. Actual output was higher. The bottom line, more horsepower generally equates to higher values. 1974 was the last year for a “big block” V8 engine and no catalytic converters in the Corvette model. ‘74 454 cubic inch V8 equipped Vettes weren’t surpassed in horsepower output until the ZR1 debuted in 1990. This particular car came from the factory as a red on saddle (dark tan) leather interior 454 equipped convertible. 502 is also a well known number by many car people. GM has been offering the high performance big block 502 cubic inch V8 crate motor for years. This Vette’s previous owner, who was a very successful attorney and serious car collector, upgraded it to the 502/440 horsepower engine shortly after it was introduced by GM.
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