Some owners are satisfied to add a few custom touches to a classic car, while others will go the whole hog on their build. This 1975 Corvette would seem to fall into the latter category because there is not a single aspect of the vehicle that has escaped its creator’s attention. It appears that a previous owner may have completed the build in around 1981, and now it needs someone willing to return it to its former glory. Located in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, you will find the Corvette listed for sale here on Craigslist. If you hand the owner $8,900, you can take this crazy custom home.

The seller believes that this build was completed utilizing a kit from renowned Corvette specialists Eckler’s. The parts might have been sourced from that company by the previous owner, but the fit quality in some areas would suggest that it might have been installed in a home workshop. The car’s rear looks pretty good, but there is an inconsistency in the gap between the door’s leading edge and the front fender that I wouldn’t expect to see on a professional installation. However, rectifying that issue would not be a difficult assignment. One of the Corvette’s coolest features is the flip front, but the owner doesn’t give us a clear look at it in action. There is every chance that this is an Eckler component because they remain available to interested buyers today if they have a spare $3,000 or so. The rear of the vehicle throws up an interesting mix, and while the wide-body kit has all of the hallmarks of Eckler, the rear window is less convincing. It is similar to the product that Eckler’s supplied but isn’t identical. I admit that the tail-lights have had me scratching my head. They aren’t Corvette items, but they look hauntingly familiar. I can’t put my finger on what they are, so I’m hoping that one of our knowledgeable Barn Finds readers might be able to shed some light on it. The paint is an interesting custom mix, and the combination of white and multiple shades of blue is very much in keeping with the era in which this build was completed. The aftermarket wheels fill the openings nicely, and they appear to be in good condition. The owner doesn’t mention any rust issues, so it will take an in-person inspection to confirm that the frame and birdcage are structurally sound.

When we flip the front forward, we find that the builder made further changes in the engine bay. The seller refers to the engine as being a 327ci V8. That means that it isn’t original, and it isn’t clear where it initially called home. Bolted to the rear of the 327 is a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the car is also equipped with power brakes. The base Corvette engine in 1975 was a 350ci unit that produced 165hp. The fact that the builder chose to swap it for the smaller V8 could suggest that this 327 is hiding some performance enhancements. You’d have to hope so because the car’s original 17.6-second ¼-mile ET was not designed to get a driver’s pulse racing. The news here seems pretty positive because the owner says that the Corvette runs and drives. Getting it back on the road might not take a lot of work, but the interior will need some attention first, as you will see.

When we open the Corvette’s doors, we are confronted with an area of the car that has the potential to consume a few dollars. A lot of the 1975 trim has gone, including the original dash. The one in situ now looks like it is from a later C3 Corvette and would be no earlier than a 1978 model. The same is true of the seats, and the biggest problem with those is that while the bases are in place, the seatback foam and covers are missing. It is possible to buy new components, with a completes set of covers and foam selling for around $840. The buyer might consider scouring the secondhand market for a replacement set. That would also present a golden opportunity to locate a few other missing pieces, including parts for the console and a wheel center. My thinking here is to minimize refurbishment costs where possible because there is every chance that this will not be a car with a “mega-buck” value when the work is completed. Once it is done, life inside the ‘Vette should be quite pleasant. That’s because it comes equipped with air conditioning, power windows, and a tilt wheel.

The mid-1970s Corvettes have long been a much-maligned vehicle, and there is no arguing that by 1975, they weren’t the fire-breathing monster that they had been a few short years earlier. This is reflected in current values because it is possible to be spoiled for choice if you search for a good ’75 Corvette with $15,000 in your pocket. The occasional nice example will pop onto the market for under $10,000, making them an affordable classic. This car will offend some purists’ sensibilities, but for others, it will represent an opportunity to create a Corvette that will stand out amongst its brethren. If you fall into that latter category, maybe you should pursue this one further.