Ten years earlier, the top selling Corvette color was green. Oh, how the times change. In 1976, Green was the poorest selling color for the Corvette. Instead, white was the most popular color, and it was painted on over 10,000 cars. Silver, red, brown, and orange were other popular colors.
Prior to 1976, the air induction system was located at the rear of the hood. This made a noise which occupants could hear inside the vehicle. In ‘76, designers moved the air induction system to over the radiator, but left the outer design of the hood the same as the previous year. The hood design was changed in 1977, which means that the hood on the ‘76 car is unique amongst C3 cars.
46,558 Corvettes were sold during the 1976 model year. For the first time in thirteen years, only one body configuration was offered, the coupe. With its “sport” steering wheel (new for ‘76), the Corvette sold for a base price of $7,604.85. All customers optioned power brakes, and all but 173 cars were sold with power steering. Base engine output increased by 15 horsepower (to 180 hp), and the L82 produced 210 hp.
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68-82 Headlight Actuator Covers (Chrome) Price:Special Price $45.89 Regular Price $50.99SKU: X-1659
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DEI Versa Shield Starter Heat Shield (7 x 24) Price:Special Price $26.99 Regular Price $29.99SKU: X-1701
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68-77 Custom Stainless Door Sill Plates Price:Special Price $170.99 Regular Price $189.99SKU: X-2297
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Vol 3: 68-82 Front to Cowl Body Repair Guide (CD) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: B-652
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Vol 4: 68-82 Headlight & Rear Body Repair Guide (CD) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: B-653
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56-62 & 64-79 327/350 w/o AC Exhaust Manifold Bolts Price:Special Price $23.39 Regular Price $25.99SKU: BL-205C
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64-76 327/350 w/AC Exhaust Manifold Bolts Price:Special Price $30.59 Regular Price $33.99SKU: BL-205D
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70-82 Rocker Molding Mount Hole Repair Kit Price:Special Price $34.19 Regular Price $37.99SKU: BL-305
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63-82 Differential Front Snubber Cushion Bolt & Hardware Price:Special Price $6.74 Regular Price $7.49SKU: BL-306
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62-82 327/350 Timing Chain Cover Mount Bolts Price:Special Price $10.79 Regular Price $11.99SKU: BL-316
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65-82 Rear Sway Bar Link & Bushing Bolts Price:Special Price $9.89 Regular Price $10.99SKU: BL-351
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71-82 350 Intake Manifold Bolts (Black Phosphate - M Headmark) Price:Special Price $23.39 Regular Price $25.99SKU: BL-353
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67-81 327/350 Fuel Pump Mount Bolts (7/16" Indented Hex) Price:Special Price $8.09 Regular Price $8.99SKU: BL-357
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64-76 327 & 350 w/AC Water Pump Bolt Kit Price:Special Price $12.59 Regular Price $13.99SKU: BL-366
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63-82 Transmission Mount To Bracket Bolts, Washers & Spacers Price:Special Price $6.74 Regular Price $7.49SKU: BL-371
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63-82 327/350 & 65-74 396/427/454 w/o PS Alternator Pivot Bolt Kit Price:Special Price $8.09 Regular Price $8.99SKU: BL-374
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63-82 Engine Mount to Block Bolts (Anchor Head) Price:Special Price $12.59 Regular Price $13.99SKU: BL-394