This C3-generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a handsome, all-black example of the shapely American sports car, which remains largely original and unmodified. It is powered by a 350ci (5.7-litre) V8, which produces around 230hp and sends it to the rear wheels a three-speed automatic transmission. The five-digit odometer displays 93,612 miles, however this is not warranted. First registered in 1980, this Corvette was shipped from New York to Australia in 2015. The car has been with the seller for two years, and reportedly underwent a comprehensive mechanical overhaul between 2019 and 2020, since which is has covered fewer than 5,000 miles. This Corvette is finished in black over a black leather-trimmed interior. It rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch Enkei mesh-style wheels with gold faces and polished barrels, which are shod in Cooper Cobra tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes pop-up headlamps, air conditioning, electric windows, and two removable glass roof panels. An aftermarket radio / CD player has been fitted in the cabin, which is linked to a non-standard speaker box, mounted in the rear storage area. The car will be supplied with a selection of invoices for work undertaken in current ownership, as well as its importation documents. The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage. The black paintwork is described as being in good overall condition, though there is a deep scratch on the nearside rear fender, some significant areas where the paint has peeled around the bottom of the rear screen and been poorly touched in, some paint chips on the rear spoiler and bootlid edges, some cracking on the top of the spoiler, and some light stone chips on the front end, as well as scuffs on the front bumper. The paintwork is also bubbling within the taillight recesses, there are chips and scratches on the fuel filler cap, the adhesive holding the rear spoiler in place is coming away, and there appear to be two cracks in the top of the passenger-side front fender. Inside, the cabin presents in reasonable order, with some creasing and discolouration on the leather with higher wear on the driver’s seat. Elsewhere, some of the trim pieces are coming away, there is loose wiring under the dashboard and in the rear parcel shelf area, and there are scuffs and scratches throughout. The seller notes that the pop-up headlights and the heater do not currently function. They are not aware of any other electrical or mechanical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. This Corvette’s latest service was carried out in August 2021 by A.J Mechanical Services, with the work comprising of an engine oil and filter change. Prior to this, the car received a mechanical overhaul in 2019-20, which included the replacement of the suspension bushes, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, differential mounting bushes, tail shaft universal joints, a reconditioned radiator, a reconditioned Holley carburettor, a Performer manifold, reconditioned brake callipers, Barack brake pads, machined brake discs, the battery and the exhaust system. The seller notes that the car’s ‘birdcage’ corrosion was remedied in April 2021 by fitting a new item which was imported from the US, and that at the same time a new windscreen was fitted as well as another repair performed to a small section of rust in the floorpan. After this work an extensive underbody rust treatment was performed. This C3-generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a usable and largely unmodified example of the iconic American sports car, presented in a timeless black over black colour scheme. Having benefitted from a mechanical overhaul during 2019-20, this example is now reported to be running very well, and while there may be a few cosmetic items the new owner will wish to address in due course, this example is ready to be driven, where it will no doubt turn heads wherever it goes. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.