US
$19,500
This 1978 Corvette, celebrating its 25th anniversary, features a "fastback" rear styling, special 25th anniversary emblems, and a two-tone silver paint scheme (light silver top, darker silver bottom) with a silver pinstripe. The LT1 engine, a 350 cu in (5.7 L) small-block V8, was available, delivering a factory-rated 370 hp.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Exterior:
"Fastback" Rear Styling: for 1978, a new, larger rear glass window and increased luggage space behind the seats.
25th Anniversary Emblems: Special silver anniversary emblems on the nose and fuel door.
Two-Tone Silver Paint: Light silver on the top half and darker silver on the lower half, separated by a silver pinstripe.
Features: Aluminum wheels, sport mirrors, and metal T-tops
Interior:
For 1978, new Instrument Panel: Redesigned gauges and housings, with face-mounted, round, easy-to-read instruments.
Glove Box: For the first time, this Corvette features a glove box.
High-Support Seats: New, high-support Recaro/Scheel-type seats were available.
25th Anniversary Medallions: Special front and rear medallions commemorating the quarter-century mark.
Engine and Performance:
L82 Engine: The L82 engine was rated at 220 hp.
Transmission: A new optional Turbo Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission (RPO M40) replaced the two-speed Powerglide.
We have owned this car for 20 years and are the second owner. We have loved this car so much but are downsizing to make room for our teenager's cars in our driveway.
