How to Decode Your 1975 Corvette VIN – Full Breakdown & Guide
Gain insights into your 1975 Corvette with our VIN and trim tag decoder. Enter your VIN to determine engine, body, and transmission details. This decoder verifies your car's original production specifications. The trim tag decoder provides original color schemes and build dates, essential for historical accuracy and restoration.
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| 1975 VIN range | 1Z37J5S400001 – 1Z37J5S438465 |
In 1975, a total of 38,465 Corvettes were manufactured, comprising 33,836 Coupes and 4,629 Convertibles.
You can use the Corvette C3 Decoder to decode other Corvette 1975 codes and view Corvette 1975 charts on the Corvette C3 chart article.All specifications and VIN decoding details are based on official Chevrolet data from GM’s 1975 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit .
1975 Corvette Specifications
Discover the original color palette of the 1975 Corvette. This page offers a detailed list of exterior and interior colors, accompanied by their respective color codes and visual examples. Use this resource to verify the genuine factory colors of your 1975 Corvette.
Exterior Colors
| Code | Color | Color sample |
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| 10 | Classic White | |
| 13 | Silver | |
| 22 | Bright Blue | |
| 27 | Steel Blue | |
| 42 | Bright Green | |
| 56 | Bright Yellow | |
| 67 | Medium Saddle | |
| 70 | Orange Flame | |
| 74 | Dark Red | |
| 76 | Mille Miglia Red |
Interior Colors
The 1975 Corvette offered buyers a choice of either leather or vinyl interior upholstery. Color options varied slightly depending on the chosen material.
| Code | Color | Color sample |
| 19V | Black Vinyl | |
| 192 | Black Leather | |
| 73V | Dark Red Vinyl | |
| 732 | Dark Red Leather | |
| 26V | Dark Blue Vinyl | |
| 262 | Dark Blue Vinyl | |
| 65V | Medium Saddle Vinyl | |
| 652 | Medium Saddle Leather | |
| 14V | Silver Vinyl | |
| 142 | Silver Leather | |
| 60V | Neutral Vinyl |
Color combinations
Chevrolet’s 1975 Corvette allowed for interior customization with a selection of color options. Customers could choose from various leather and vinyl materials, creating personalized combinations to match their exterior paint.
| Exterior | Quantity | Interior |
| Classic White | 8,007 (20.82%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Red / Medium Saddle / Neutral / Silver |
| Silver | 4,710 (12.24%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Red / Medium Saddle / Silver |
| Bright Blue | 2,869 (7.46%) | Black / Dark Blue / Silver |
| Steel Blue | 1,268 (3.30%) | Black / Dark Blue / Silver |
| Bright Green | 1,664 (4.33%) | Black / Medium Saddle / Neutral / Silver |
| Bright Yellow | 2,883 (7.50%) | Black / Medium Silver / Neutral |
| Medium Saddle | 3,403 (8.85%) | Black / Medium Silver / Neutral |
| Orange Flame | 3,030 (7.88%) | Black / Medium Silver / Neutral |
| Dark Red | 3,342 (8.69%) | Black / Dark Red / Medium Saddle / Neutral / Silver |
| Mille Miglia Red | 3,355 (8.72%) | Black / Dark Red / Medium Saddle / Neutral / Silver |
Chassis
| Wheelbase | Length | Width | Weight |
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| 98 in | 185.2 in | 69.0 in | Coupe: Curb: 3,529 lb; Shipping: 3,433 lb Convertible: Curb: 3,542 lb; Shipping: 3,446 lb |
Curb weight: Weight of the empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus the weight of gasoline and water.
Shipping weight: Weight of the basic vehicle with regular equipment, grease, and oil. Weight of gasoline and water not included.
1975 Corvettes were outfitted with GR70-15 radial tires. Learn more about the tires used on Corvettes in the article Corvette C3 RPM Calculator.
Engines
| Engine Code |
Order Code |
CI | HP | Equipment |
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| CHA | L48/Federal | 350 | 165 | 4-Speed |
| CHB | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | TH400 |
| CHC | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | 4-Speed |
| CHR | L82(Federal) & California | 350 | 205 | TH400 |
| CHU | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | 4-Speed |
| CHZ | L48(California) | 350 | 165 | TH400 |
| CKC | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | TH400 |
| CRJ | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | 4-Speed |
| CRK | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | TH400 |
| CRL | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | 4-Speed |
| CRM | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | TH400 |
| CUA | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | 4-Speed |
| CUB | L48(Federal) | 350 | 165 | 4-Speed |
| CUD | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | 4-Speed |
| CUT | L82(Federal) | 350 | 205 | 4-Speed |
You can read more from the Corvette C3 Engines article.
Transmissions
| Code | Type | Transmission |
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| W | Manual | Warner 4-Speed |
| CK | Automatic | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with L48 350 engine |
| CZ | Automatic | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with L82 350 engine |
You can read more from the Corvette C3 Transmissions article.
1975 Corvette RPO
Chevrolet offered a number of options to allow buyers to customize their Corvette to their exact specifications.
| Code | Option | Total |
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| 1YZ37 | Corvette sport coupe | 33,836 |
| 1YZ67 | Corvette convertible | 4,629 |
| Base | Vinyl trim | - |
| - | Leather trim | - |
| A31 | Power windows | 28,745 |
| A85 | Deluxe shoulder harness | 646 |
| C07 | Auxiliary hardtop | 2,407 |
| C08 | Auxiliary hardtop vinyl | 279 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster | 13,760 |
| C60 | Air conditioning | 31,914 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana suspension | 3,194 |
| J50 | Power brakes | 35,842 |
| L48 | 350 165 hp engine | 36,093 |
| L82 | 350 205 hp engine | 2,372 |
| M20 | 4-speed standard manual transmission | 8,935 |
| M21 | 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission | 1,057 |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission | 28,473 |
| N37 | Tilt and telescopic steering column | 31,830 |
| N40 | Power steering | 37,591 |
| QRM | GR70 x 15 white stripe radial tires | 5,233 |
| QRN | GR70 x 15 blackwall radial tires | 2,825 |
| QRZ | GR70 x 15 white lettered radial tires | 30,407 |
| U05 | Dual horns | 22,011 |
| U58 | AM-FM stereo radio | 24,701 |
| U69 | AM-FM radio | 12,902 |
| UA1 | Heavy-duty battery | 16,778 |
| UF1 | Map light | 21,676 |
| UL5 | Radio delete | 862 |
| YF5 | California emissions | 3,037 |
| Z07 | Off-road suspension and brakes | 144 |
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