The Greenwood Corvette: there are few models that better capture what was happening styling-wise in the 1970s than a genuine Greenwood-converted Corvette. The C3 was the basis for many of these radical transformations, with a few other aftermarket suppliers creating their own take on the wildly flared and spoilered Corvette. This particular car is labeled a “75th Anniversary Corvette,” a reference I don’t quite understand aside from perhaps the most famous version of this car is the actual C3 that John Greenwood raced at Sebring in 1975. Regardless, this is said to be a smooth-running example that is listed here on craigslist $15,900.

The Greenwood conversions are definitely a matter of personal preference. Some people love the over-the-top styling because it mirrors what was happening across the broader car culture at the time. One needs to look no further than the van culture that saw wild aero enhancements, from front air dams to rear spoilers and everything in between integrated into a vehicle that otherwise looked like your local telephone company truck. As it relates to the Corvette, some were built by Greenwood and most were identifiable via an ID plate. Plenty of others were actually replicas of a Greenwood car and built by an entirely different manufacturer.

The seller doesn’t indicate whether his car has this ID plate, which would make it more readily identifiable as a real-deal Greenwood. The listing makes it sound as if the subject vehicle is one of only 15 cars made that year, and while it is entirely possible, I am just not sure how you verify this. In terms of the kits offered by Greenwood, this one looks most like the Turbo GT, but it doesn’t appear to be an exact replica. The actual Greenwoods came with a turbocharged small block; this one has a 350 bored out to .030 over and a 700R automatic transmission. While the authenticity work will have to be performed by the next owner, the good news is this is a rust-free driver with a healthy drivetrain and a body that will start a conversation everywhere it goes.