The real Walking Tall Sheriff Buford Pusser was awarded a maroon 1974 Corvette by Gene Crump Chevrolet in late 1973. Buford was traveling fast headed home from the McNairy County county fair August 20, 1974, the same day he signed a contract with Bing Crosby Productions, and was going to play himself in the next movie, instead of Joe Don Baker. He went into a skid on a 2 lane highway, came back up on the road and hit a bank, throwing Buford, who was 6'6" , 250 lbs., through the open roof. The car burned completely without the gas tank exploding. His 13 yr old daughter Dwana, who was riding with friends, dragged him away from the burning car. His neck was broken. Buford Hayse Pusser, 36, was pronounced dead, August 21, 1974. Most everyone who knew Buford, think something was done to the tie rood ends, however, it was never proved. Chevrolet in Nashville inspected the burnt car. There aare a couple of turds on YT trying to trash Bufords legacy. I think tgey just found a way to capitalize on someone else's misfortune. Two panty-waist grown men crying because Bing Crosbt Productions took a few liberties in the movie. They also claim Buford planned the ambush that killed his wife Pauline, August 12, 1967. The back of her head was shot off. He took 2, possibly 3 slugs from an automatic rifle into his left jawline and chin. He underwent 14 surgeries...I think that Buford, if wanting to off his wife, ( he didnt) couldve found a much easier way, than to risk an ambush at a 100+ mph, and being killed himself. The killers were never caught. He thinks Kirsey Nix, Jr., ordered the hit. Nix is still in prison in 2024. Buford loved his vette. He also loved his Lincoln Continental, and pulled a wad of Jimmy Buffet's hair out one night when he came out of his hotel room only to find Buffet walking on the hood in golf shoes. Buffet's friend, received a broken nose. Buffet tells tge funny store on YT. Hope yall enjoyed this memory. Buford's wife, Pauline, was exhumed 2 weeks ago for an autopsy that was never done in 67. Im going to bet she died from multiple gunshots to the head. The 67 Fury, had 11 bullet holes in the metal, and windows shattered. Keyboard cowboys living in their Momma's basement, say Buford's injury was....a flesh wound.
Yeah it looks like an ass crack. And removing the mufflers didn’t do it any favors. Sounds nice but the missing mufflers ruined the aesthetic. An appropriate set of flow masters or magnaflows would have given it a nice sound and look great as well.
I had that same car for 7 years in the 70's and 80's. I got a lot of complements on the color. That was the last vette made without cat's. Mine was an L-82 with a SB 400 I put in. It went 160 MPH With the stock M22 and 3:55 gears.
I gota 72 with small block 350 fuel injected and a 5 spd manual. Air conditioning, power everything. Original side pipes and leather. I drive it everyday. It’s loud as shit and it scares small children and dogs.
Very nice 74. I own a Red 74 myself but auto trans w 375 hp w 88 k original miles. I still drive it and my oldest daughter wants when I pass on! Love that metallic brown. Thanks for the video....
Shouldn't be hard to find, they made enough of them. 8,862 M20 wide ratio 3,494 M21 close ratio So that's about 33% of all 74 Vettes had a 4-speed. The M21 should say was available 454 or L82 only.
Puts fresh air in the car from by your feet when open. Not enough in hot weather but in cool climates theoretically you could drive with the windows up with these vents open and the hvac set to vent, this will also open the rear deck grilles to allow total air flow in and out, that was the Astro Ventilation that you see on some Corvette side windows. Still nothing beats air conditioning in these cars! 😀
Even with the ugliest paint ever, this Vette looks so bad ass. No one will believe it, but I would take this Vette over a brand new one. There, I said it...
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. Called Bundesabgasbespaßungsverordnung :-(///
The real Walking Tall Sheriff Buford Pusser was awarded a maroon 1974 Corvette by Gene Crump Chevrolet in late 1973. Buford was traveling fast headed home from the McNairy County county fair August 20, 1974, the same day he signed a contract with Bing Crosby Productions, and was going to play himself in the next movie, instead of Joe Don Baker. He went into a skid on a 2 lane highway, came back up on the road and hit a bank, throwing Buford, who was 6'6" , 250 lbs., through the open roof. The car burned completely without the gas tank exploding. His 13 yr old daughter Dwana, who was riding with friends, dragged him away from the burning car. His neck was broken. Buford Hayse Pusser, 36, was pronounced dead, August 21, 1974. Most everyone who knew Buford, think something was done to the tie rood ends, however, it was never proved. Chevrolet in Nashville inspected the burnt car. There aare a couple of turds on YT trying to trash Bufords legacy. I think tgey just found a way to capitalize on someone else's misfortune. Two panty-waist grown men crying because Bing Crosbt Productions took a few liberties in the movie. They also claim Buford planned the ambush that killed his wife Pauline, August 12, 1967. The back of her head was shot off. He took 2, possibly 3 slugs from an automatic rifle into his left jawline and chin. He underwent 14 surgeries...I think that Buford, if wanting to off his wife, ( he didnt) couldve found a much easier way, than to risk an ambush at a 100+ mph, and being killed himself. The killers were never caught. He thinks Kirsey Nix, Jr., ordered the hit. Nix is still in prison in 2024. Buford loved his vette. He also loved his Lincoln Continental, and pulled a wad of Jimmy Buffet's hair out one night when he came out of his hotel room only to find Buffet walking on the hood in golf shoes. Buffet's friend, received a broken nose. Buffet tells tge funny store on YT. Hope yall enjoyed this memory. Buford's wife, Pauline, was exhumed 2 weeks ago for an autopsy that was never done in 67. Im going to bet she died from multiple gunshots to the head. The 67 Fury, had 11 bullet holes in the metal, and windows shattered. Keyboard cowboys living in their Momma's basement, say Buford's injury was....a flesh wound.
I read up on his story, that was some crazy chit.
9:10 OMFG i love this sound !
I think the 74 marked the decline of the corvette, what they did to the rear bumper is just unforgivable
Yeah it looks like an ass crack. And removing the mufflers didn’t do it any favors. Sounds nice but the missing mufflers ruined the aesthetic. An appropriate set of flow masters or magnaflows would have given it a nice sound and look great as well.
Whomever installed that exhaust was an asshat...
What other option did GM have when the federal government says you need 5-mph crash bumpers on all new cars?
@@thud9797
They did a much better job on later (C4,5,6 etc) models than they did on the 74 and up C3's.
😭stop hating ! I gots a 74 and immediately changed to seamless rear end ! And brought my 2" pipes about 4" out bottom. It rocks !
I had that same car for 7 years in the 70's and 80's. I got a lot of complements on the color. That was the last vette made without cat's. Mine was an L-82 with a SB 400 I put in. It went 160 MPH With the stock M22 and 3:55 gears.
that would take 8k rpm. total bullshit
It NEVER went 160. Trust me lol. 120 MAYBE.
@@NoPrivatePropertyhe's full of shit. That thing wouldn't even do 125.
I think they top end 135 with the highway gears
I gota 72 with small block 350 fuel injected and a 5 spd manual. Air conditioning, power everything. Original side pipes and leather. I drive it everyday. It’s loud as shit and it scares small children and dogs.
Very nice. This generation is my favorite of all the vettes
No one asked.
Very nice 74.
I own a Red 74 myself but auto trans w 375 hp w 88 k original miles.
I still drive it and my oldest daughter wants when I pass on!
Love that metallic brown.
Thanks for the video....
Damn nice car. I really want a C3!
Now that is nice! Makes for an awesome first car.
It looked a bit like some rust down by the A pillar. You should take the kicker panels off and show the birdcage. Up under the sills too.
Love the clean look.
Adjust the windows so when they are up they don’t rattle when you shut the door they do have adjustable windows
Sounds just like my 81 w 66,000 miles, bought it from a poor old man who did not know the value of the car. I bought it for 4500.
So you're saying you're a scumbag who robs elderly people. That's just really cool. Good job DOUCHEBAG 👍
My favorite color on a C3
I have the exact same 74, same color, but with the 454 big block. For sale too.
what's the color called, he said in the video metallic brown maybe you have a more specific name ?
where are you located?
Looks really nice..if I hadn't just bought one..id be very interested. !!!!
EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL AMAZING SUBLIME INMORTAL CORVETTE RULES 🛸
What exhaust is that? I have 1 day to decide before I get it installed. I need to know what was on this!
Dual
A/C would have made it perfect....ever drive a C3 with no air ???? Better bring another set of cloths with you....
Skip to 5:14
I need to know which chambered exhaust this is! I want this sound! Please reply!
C3 are gorgeous.
Beautiful car and great video.
I’m restoring a 76 C3 but putting a 375 horse 327 in it … with 17 inch Ridler Wheels
Beautiful example
So Good !! Thanks !
Why go so low on the HP and TQ for a rebuild?
Beautiful!
Where the hell did you get this I need it!
Had a friend ordered a 74 just like but an automatic remember he got it $6200.
He blew it up when he was so slow to shift. Smoke flew out the pipes.
Looks like dust kick up to me
Sounds like chambered pipes. Have them on my 73.
Which chambered pipes do you have? I want this sound!😮
Hard to find a 4 speed '74...we may be contacting you about this one! #worldsfastestcourier
whats special about the 74? how come they are hard to find? thanks! I have one also :)
Shouldn't be hard to find, they made enough of them.
8,862 M20 wide ratio
3,494 M21 close ratio
So that's about 33% of all 74 Vettes had a 4-speed. The M21 should say was available 454 or L82 only.
Awesome video.... ive got the twin to the car! what size tires are you running?
I had a 74 ragtop L-48 weak. The lights were vacuum not electric pain in the butt. It looked good was fun but not dependable .
Great Car, you see any possibility to ship this car to Europe? I am from Austria
We could hear muffler n sounds if didn’t play music!
Wnat are the 2 knobs on each side of the front of the console that say "close" on them?
side vents
@@EduardoCorochio 👍
Puts fresh air in the car from by your feet when open. Not enough in hot weather but in cool climates theoretically you could drive with the windows up with these vents open and the hvac set to vent, this will also open the rear deck grilles to allow total air flow in and out, that was the Astro Ventilation that you see on some Corvette side windows. Still nothing beats air conditioning in these cars! 😀
Always like this Style in Red with white raised letter tires back in the day. Sexy.
Please, don't slam the hood on a Corvette of any year. They will crack. I found that out on my first Corvette.
Title is wrong. This is a quiet car.
B R O W N
Kewl!
❤️
shame about the not needed music
Even with the ugliest paint ever, this Vette looks so bad ass. No one will believe it, but I would take this Vette over a brand new one. There, I said it...
Of course you would . New Vettes are ugly. I love my '74
Nice car, but exhaust is hacked, way too low....
No AC.
Only drawback
Nice Vette! 👍🏼 But the Exhaust is terrible ugly… 🙄
No AC ?
Maybe put gas in it before a demo video.
Whoever did the exhaust needs to be slapped around a little.
52,000 is my offer
I have one nicer than this. 49K. 304.677.0315
Dollars? Seriously? They probably sold it for...20. 25 tops.
Too loud.
Thats a Fine example - I'd give my Eye teeth - However this is NOT loud in my book - laughable title .........
And slow…
You set your vid to monetize trying to get rich & sh_t brah
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by
reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated
central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down
all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From
2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as
exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox
oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no
investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even
created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. Called Bundesabgasbespaßungsverordnung :-(///