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Old Jun 1, 2023 | 04:43 PM
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Can anyone tell me I have a 1974 Corvette convertible second owner I have the window sticker and it’s brown outside tan inside and it has dark green carpet and a green dash how is this possible for this year when they did not offer this color. Thank you if anyone knows please let me know.
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Does your trim tag list Code 408 for Trim?
That is for the Neutral Vinyl interior which was a very light Tan-ish color and it was available with the Dark Brown exterior. It comes with Green dash and carpets. Many who see it for the first time are confused.
Please share a few pictures of your convert.
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Does your trim tag list Code 408 for Trim?
That is for the Neutral Vinyl interior which was a very light Tan-ish color and it was available with the Dark Brown exterior. It comes with Green dash and carpets. Many who see it for the first time are confused.
Please share a few pictures of your convert.
Cheers, Greg
the color chart for the 74 Corvette does not show a green color for interior
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Does your trim tag list Code 408 for Trim?
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I wish I knew. I would like to see some photo’s. I have a 74 vert as well.

what color is the top?
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Only Black or White tops were offered from the factory in '74 but I'll bet that Dark Brown metallic paint with the Neutral interior would be real sharp if it had a Tan convertible top on it.



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Great looking car!
So what does that trim tag say?
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Gorgeous car! I am guessing your trim tag will say 408 like my 1974 with the neutral interior.
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Gorgeous car but why would GM us dark green instead of black?
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