When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment.  However, somebody has taken the time to gather parts from different C3s and add them, making this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette here on eBay a unique and attention-worthy example.  The seller is billing it as a ’74 model, but the title says 1969, with the VIN on the frame matching the numbers on the pink slip.  This one’s a bit confusing, yet interesting at the same time, so head up to Forest Lake, Minnesota, to check this ‘Vette out in person and see if it’s right for you.  Bidding has reached $2,247.22 at the moment, and with no reserve, perhaps this cool two-seater can be yours for an affordable price.

A convertible option was still available on the C3 until 1975, with this one sporting a true white canvas drop top.  The wheels are post-1974, as is the front end and fenders with the cornering lights. The pop-up headlights have also been replaced with fixed units, and I’m guessing the materials covering them were once clear.  The rear component is also of a later variety, and I’m wondering if any panels remain that are actually original to this car.  Some of the fit is decent here, but the hood placement could use some adjustment, along with a couple of other gap tolerances here and there.

The seller mentions that this car had been sitting in his garage for the last four years, and was started for the first time since this past July, with a video included to document the occasion.  Gas flowed through the carb like a fountain, then ceased, so he believes the float may be the culprit here.  Some smoke also came out of the exhaust, and the oil appears creamy, but a real safety issue is present as gas is dripping onto a muffler.  Better address this first, so this collection of parts doesn’t go up in flames!

Inside, the condition is driver-quality, with the factory steering wheel replaced with a non-Corvette component supplied by Grant.  There’s also a JVC Stereo with a cassette deck, so that was probably swapped out years or maybe decades ago.  Although this C3 isn’t special for any particularly great reason, I can appreciate the uniqueness here, although I’m not sure how much additional time and effort this one deserves beyond getting it back to a reliable driver.  What are your thoughts about this unusual, mixed-and-matched Chevrolet Corvette?