Vehicle Description
Clean Corvette with lots of upgrades. Fresh 383 cubic inch stroker motor, 4-speed, upgraded suspension, 18-inch wheels, and more. Cool color combination with stripes. Easily the biggest bang for the buck in our showroom today!
Given the long list of upgrades on this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, you could be forgiven for thinking it should cost much more than it does. The engine alone was probably a significant portion of the asking price, making this a screaming bargain from any angle. The brilliant Torch Red paint is highlighted by red and blue stripes down the center, giving the car a race-ready look that?s more than just posing?this one has the horsepower to back it up. Finish quality is good all around, not perfect, but more than acceptable for the local cruise nights. With a ducktail spoiler, it looks leaner and meaner than your average 1978 Corvette and it has an ideal stance that looks predatory. The stripes are nicely applied, wrapping around the front bumperettes and stretching over the T-top roof panels and onto the rear deck, and the way they extend into the roof gutters suggest someone took their time with the job. It has a great look that presents really well.
The black leather interior is likely original and in very good condition. The deep bucket seats are still comfortable, and you?ll quickly find that a C3 cockpit is a nice place to spend some time. A tilt steering column makes it easy to get comfortable behind the wheel, and a pair of auxiliary gauges have been added on top to monitor oil pressure and temperature (the factory gauges have been disabled as a result). The factory power windows zip up and down, the fat leather-wrapped wheel feels great in your hands, and the shifter features a Hurst linkage and cue ball knob that racks the Muncie 4-speed into gear like a bolt-action rifle. An updated JVC AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit replaces the original Delco radio, but we?re guessing you?re not buying a car like this because you like the stereo. The carpets are in great condition, the dash pad isn?t badly cracked, and the T-tops lift off easily and seal up well, although the inner headliner on the panels is missing. There?s plenty of storage in the rear compartment, which still carries its original cargo cover to keep your gear out of sight.
The engine is a 383 cubic inch stroker motor, which is a popular upgrade to the familiar small block Chevy. Famous for making big torque, the 383 also loves to rev, making it a great installation in the formerly anemic ?78. There?s a Holley 4-barrel under the chrome air cleaner, cast Chevrolet valve covers, and lots of new hardware surrounding the engine itself, including the radiator, water pump, alternator, and power brake master cylinder. An HEI distributor lights the fires and a set of long-tube headers dump into a great-sounding chambered exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers so it isn?t too overpowering. The 4-speed shifts cleanly and seems to work better and better the faster you go, and with 4-wheel disc brakes it?s easy to reel things in when they get a bit too hairy. Other notable upgrades include a deep sump oil pan, a steel scattershield for the clutch, a fiberglass transverse leaf spring in back and expensive Bilstein shocks all around. There?s no rot in the birdcage or kick-ups ahead of the rear wheels and it?s remarkably tidy for a car in this price range. 18-inch wheels with 265/35/18 performance radials fill the fenders perfectly and add to the racy look.
I bet if you just add up the parts that went into this build, you get a number bigger than the asking price. This Corvette is nicely sorted, seriously fast, and an absolute blast to drive, making it a lot of performance for not a lot of cash. If that?s your kind of bargain, give us a call today!
Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Red
- Interior Color:
- Black leather
Vehicle Warranty
ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS-IS:
Harwood is selling the Vehicle “as-is,” and expressly disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Harwood does not guarantee the fitness of any of the Vehicle’s components, and disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, as to the condition and/or working order of the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to bear the entire expense of repairing and/or correcting any defects that may presently exist or that may occur in the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to waive his/her/their right to recover damages arising out of or relating to the condition of the Vehicle from Harwood.
Harwood Motors Ltd. strives to perform visual inspections on all vehicles we represent but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore it is always possible that there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent. We will not guarantee the fitness of any components. We do not perform internal examinations, so we cannot guarantee the condition of unseen internal components such as crankshafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical equipment. This also applies to electronics such as radios, clocks, gauges, light fixtures, switches, or other electrical devices. Buyer should personally inspect the vehicle and satisfy him/her/themself as to its mechanical and cosmetic fitness.
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About Harwood Motors
ABOUT HARWOOD MOTORS
Whatever your passion, Harwood Motors understands it. Matt and Melanie officially incorporated Harwood Motors in 2014 as a way to put their passion for the hardware and the hobby to work, offering enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. From antiques and Classics to '50s fins to potent muscle cars, we have cars that will delight any enthusiast. Diversity is the backbone of the hobby and Harwood Motors works hard to offer a wide variety of high-quality collector vehicles at fair prices with an industry-leading attention to detail. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general. What we do isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a friend for life.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
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VIN
Harwood Motors tries to provide clear images of each vehicle's primary VIN (vehicle identification number) and verifies that the primary VIN on the car matches the VIN on the title. Buyer agrees to hold Harwood Motors harmless for any disputes arising from hidden or secondary VINs on the vehicle. Antique vehicles may be titled by different numbers such as engine number or frame number. Buyer is solely responsible for verifying his home state's inspection and registration requirements regarding VINs prior to purchase.
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
All Buyers are given the opportunity to inspect the vehicle, whether personally or through third party. We always welcome inspections by Buyers and/or third parties who wish to undertake such examinations at their own expense.
ODOMETER READING
Harwood makes no warranty or representation regarding mileage other than providing a reading of the current odometer. Each listing contains an image of the odometer reading at the time of vehicle’s arrival and should not be taken to mean it is actual miles unless otherwise stated. Most antique vehicles come with a title that states mileage as Non-Actual, Exempt, or Exceeds Mechanical Limits.
VEHICLE TITLE & REGISTRATION
As a dealer in Ohio, Harwood Motors is required to process title in Buyer's name. Harwood will deliver an Ohio title in Buyer's name within 45 days of Buyer’s full payment of the purchase price and fees to Harwood. This title can be transferred to Buyer's home state for registration purposes. Buyer is solely responsible for satisfying all title and registration requirements of the state in which the Vehicle will be registered. Buyer acknowledges all insurance, licenses, tags, plates, and/or registrations maintained by Harwood on the Vehicle shall be canceled on the Sale Date. Vehicle title and registration requirements vary from state to state, particularly with regard to antique, classic, special interest, and modified vehicles. It is Buyer’s sole responsibility to determine his/her state's requirements for such vehicles and to ensure the Vehicle meets all such requirements.
DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
Buyer may take possession of the Vehicle at Harwood’s premises any time after Sale Date. Buyer is solely responsible for shipping and delivering the Vehicle to his/her chosen destination. At Buyer’s request and at Buyer’s risk and cost, Harwood can arrange for third-party shipping to deliver the Vehicle to Buyer’s chosen destination. Unless alternate arrangements are made with Harwood in writing, Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days of Sale Date or storage fees of $10 per day will accrue until Vehicle is retrieved.
Fees and Taxes
DOCUMENTATION & OTHER FEES
Listed prices do not include additional fees, taxes, or shipping and delivery costs. Harwood Motors Ltd collects a minimum $150.00 documentation fee on every vehicle purchase.
