Finding a pristine classic that you can lavish your care and attention upon is not a bad thing. But sometimes, finding a clean and tidy survivor that is ready to be driven and enjoyed is even better. That would appear to be what this 1975 Corvette Stingray represents, and this is your chance to own it. The Corvette is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding currently sits at $7,700 in what is a No Reserve auction.

The owner of the Corvette says that it isn’t perfect, but it does present nicely in Mille Miglia Red. He says that the paint has a few chips and minor marks, but overall, it has a nice consistency and depth of shine to it. When you examine the car carefully, there is some evidence of at least a partial repaint having been undertaken at some point. This is particularly evident under the hood, where there is evidence of overspray red paint in a few spots. The external trim and chrome looks good, and while I’ve never been a huge fan of luggage racks, this does provide a nice contrast against the Red paint. There is one photo available of the vehicle’s underside, and it looks to be spotlessly clean. The Rally wheels appear to be faultless, with the often vulnerable trim rings appearing to be free of any scrapes or marks. Like many people, I’m not totally sold on the front bumper that was fitted to the Corvettes at this point in time, but I do admit to actually quite liking the rear. To me, the recessed tail-lights give a bit of a nod to the hot-rod practice of “frenching” lights, and I think that this is why it appeals to me. Well, that’s the theory, anyway.

Climbing aboard the Corvette reveals a continuation of the neat and tidy theme that was set by the car’s exterior. The black upholstery looks to be in good condition, with no signs of any tears or marks. The dash looks to be free of cracks or issues, while even the carpet appears to be in better than average condition. The original factory radio has been replaced with a CD player, but otherwise, it all appears to be original and unmodified. The vehicle did come equipped with factory air conditioning, and while some of its components have been removed, they are included in the sale. Further luxury touches include power windows and a tilt/telescopic wheel. More good news comes in the form of the owner’s statement that everything inside the car works as it should.

Okay, so what resides under the hood is not going to satisfy you if you are searching for sheer brute force, but for the person who is seeking an effortless and relaxed cruising experience, this isn’t too bad. The engine is the L48 350ci V8, producing 165hp. Also included are a 3-speed automatic transmission, and power steering. With a 0-60 time of 10.3 seconds and a ¼ mile ET of 17.6 seconds, it really isn’t a fast car by any stretch of the imagination. However, 255lb/ft of torque helps the car’s cause in stop/start traffic, as well as helping it to cope with some pretty steep inclines with reasonable ease. Having said that, this engine does wear a set of aftermarket headers. This might suggest that a few more ponies have been liberated, so performance might be a bit better than expected. The good news with the car comes on several fronts. The first is that this is a numbers-matching car. In addition, the owner does state that it has covered an original 67,000 miles. Most importantly, the Corvette is said to run and drive really nicely, and the owner even says that it could be used as a daily driver.

Muscle cars appeal to a lot of people, and there is no doubt that in its earlier life, it was possible to specify a Corvette to provide some pretty serious levels of performance. However, there are people out there who like the style and presence of a car like the Corvette but don’t want to live with the cantankerous attitude that these cars can have. That’s where cars like this one fit into the equation. They provide the looks and the style, but all wrapped in a package that is relatively easy to live with on a daily basis. That might well explain why the bidding on this particular car has been extremely strong. Maybe I’m not the only one who sees some sort of attraction to that sort of lifestyle.