Info on 74 Stingray
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Info on 74 Stingray
Hello all! I recently rescued a 1974 Stingray from being abandoned in the woods for 20 years, and decided to have it restored....which is almost complete. I was wondering exactly how many 74 stingrays were made with the 454 and manual transmisison in the coupe. I have found several stat sheets of various sales info, but none that tell me how many of my configuration were made. Anyone know?
Thanks, Richard
Thanks, Richard
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From: www.Z16.org North/West Pennsylvania
LS4 454ci. 270hp engine $250 Qty. 3,494.
M21 4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. $0.00 Qty. 3,494
They don't have figures on that exact combination.
Source: vettefacts.com
How did you get a title on it?
M21 4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. $0.00 Qty. 3,494
They don't have figures on that exact combination.
Source: vettefacts.com
How did you get a title on it?
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
You can only approximate using option totals, but statisticly there should have been around 946 with those options.
37,502 74's were made.
85% were coupes
33% were manual transmission
9% were 454's
37,502 x .85 x .33 x .09 = 946.74
or
85% x 33% x 9% = 2.5%
37,502 74's were made.
85% were coupes
33% were manual transmission
9% were 454's
37,502 x .85 x .33 x .09 = 946.74
or
85% x 33% x 9% = 2.5%
Last edited by Mashman; Jul 18, 2011 at 02:23 PM.
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The problem with statistics is that while it is known that 64% are made up on the spot, only 15% of people understand that.
How about the probability of those that wanted a BBC would also prefer a 4 speed over an auto box? My guess is yes. Did BBC owners prefer coupes over convertibles? Dunno.
How about the probability of those that wanted a BBC would also prefer a 4 speed over an auto box? My guess is yes. Did BBC owners prefer coupes over convertibles? Dunno.
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From: Austin Tx
And as Mike pointed out, many options would have gone together at much higher than random frequency.
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Engine?
Does the car have the engine. I have an earlybuild 74 454 block, heads and intake that I am getting rid of for a song. Best of luck with the car. You will enjoy the big block. I have a 72 454, 4-speed thast is a lot of fun.
