hello everyone, just picked up my new C3 74 454 Vert this past weekend. My updated avatar shows it on the trailer right before I left for home. I found it here on the forum, and what a find it is, fully documented with factory build sheet (in tack) and original bill of sale, etc., etc., everything but the window sticker. Also just over 10,000 original miles on the car. The Vert does need bumpers, and some other minor things, (we all know how that goes). Has been in the same family for the 34 years of existence, I really lucked out. Out of all the Vettes I have owned, this is my first BB, something that I have always wanted.
I have been fortunate enough to have some Vettes over the years, this is #12, having had 1 C2, 9 C3's 5 of which (this one included) have been Vert's, 1 C4, 1 C5.
I plan to do a little at a time, whatever it needs. The main thing is that I am back in a Vette again, I am a happy man....

I also want to thank Tom, the previous owner, a first class guy, who gave me a wealth of info on the history of this Vert, from when his dad ordered the car. Enjoyed meeting him and Tony, who stored the 74 for Tom. Thank you guys again....Tom
I guess because we have the same name, it was meant to be.

 

Congrats on the new toy. You sound like a happy man and the car sounds like it has been well kept and cared for. Enjoy it and post up some new pics when you get a chance.

 

Wow that's a cool car. A big block '74 Vert. Nice.

 

thanks Eddie, will post the pics soon...................

 

From a local in Glenside

 

Yo Tom - Congrats on the BB Vert! Looks like your time table got moved up.

So, is she all comfy & safe in your garage? I'll have to pay a visit soon!

Good luck with her my friend!

John

 

in 1979.It was nice! It was a silver coupe. I bought a '72 coupe instead.

 

A 74 big block with only 10,000 miles is a nice find. Congratulations

Go to windowstickers.com they make nice repro window stickers. Got one for my 68 and it's real nice for display.

 

Congratulations looks sweet, 10,000 miles sounds like you've got a survivor we need pics good luck.

 

didnt the BB 74's have BB hoods? or am I WAY out in left field?

Miles

 

Congratulations! It sounds like you got yourself a nice vert. Good luck with her and enjoy her.

 

I don't think so. They had the cowl induction hoods like the small block cars.

Very nice vert

 

Congrats

 

thanks, yes we are local, will have to get together sometime...

John, just sent you an e-mail....not in my garage yet, in another location for now, the main thing is that I am back in a VETTE once again, and thanks.......talk to you soon...........Tom

sounds good, is your 72 a BB?

thanks, yes I really did luck out on this one, will have to relay the story and some history, when I have more time....will check out the website you mentioned....thanks again

thanks, pics are coming, I know it has been posted before, but how do I get pics on this forum???

As CA-Legal-Vette states below, he is right, the only difference on the hood is the "454" emblems on the hood.

will do and thanks....

you are right of course....and thanks

thank you....thank you.....

 

Congrats!

 

I am anxious to see pics of this car!!

 

ok I did it, thanks to one of the members here. here are a few pics of the 74, will post more over the weekend, also will start a new thread in the tech section, will need some help on that, so check it out....thanks

 

 

Nice ride! Grats.

 

Wow! What a find.