1978 Chevrolet Corvette
- Engine Size
350ci V8 - Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual - Body Style
Coupe - Miles
24,365 - Vin
1Z8748S439617 - Stock
901287
DESCRIPTION
Specs
Description.... Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this spectacular and very rare 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette in wonderful condition with the high performance L82 engine option, manual transmission, and only 24,365 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. This drive train combination is the most desirable and sought-after that was available for a late C3 Corvette. This is the best and most performance-oriented option one could order for 1978. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful and very rare color combination of 25th Anniversary 2-Tone Silver (13) & Dark Grey (07) over Oyster Leather interior (122). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in August of 1978. Even detailed items like the distributor and all of the window glass are date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 439617, are stamped on the engine pad, pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured in this ad. This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a clean corvette at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 Corvettes is very hot right now and on the rise. The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, options, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how clean, correct, and nice this Corvette really is. I have personally put about 20 miles on this L82 Corvette. During the time the car was completely reliable, a pleasure to drive, and had absolutely no issues. This car is verified as an original L82 4-speed in a number of ways. First, on the engine pad is stamped "CMR." This suffix code denotes an L82 with manual transmission. The car is also confirmed as an original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN. Only the L82 Corvettes with have a "4" in this spot like this car does, a base motor L48 car will always have an "8" in the fifth digit of the VIN. Please note that all 1978 Corvettes wore the "25th Anniversary" badge. However, only certain cars, such as this example, were the actual Silver Anniversary Editions with the Silver Anniversary regular production order (RPO), "B2Z." This is verified by the trim tag that is pictured in this ad showing the paint to be 13 for the bright Silver upper sections and 07 for the Dark Gray lower section, which was only used in 1978 and only for the B2Z Corvettes, on the darker lower portion. As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand-pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call. ExteriorThe Silver Anniversary 2-Tone (13) & (07) exterior is in decent driver quality condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss and nice shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The factory original YJ8 aluminum wheels have a great finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle GT II raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There is some orange peel and spots in the paint around the car and some other small imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or "birdcage." We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks. Window Date Codes Please note that all of the windows on this Corvette are date coded and original, predating the car's body build date of the August 21, 1978 (L21). Original glass is a good indication that this car has no major accident history and never sustained significant damage. InteriorThe Oyster Leather (122) interior in this Corvette is in fantastic condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is also in excellent condition with no holes or tears. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid. Also, the door panels fit well and tight to the door, which is a common problem on C3 Corvettes. The original 8-track radio does not work, but most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car and has never been used. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a light color like Oyster, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the very low original mileage. MechanicalThis Silver Anniversary Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As stated above, we have put over 20 miles on this car with no problems. The numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The shifter is tight, smooth, and does not pop out of gear. The clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. There is no blue smoke when running or driving the car. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power with the L82 engine and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original ignition shielding, catalytic converter, air cleaner, and L82 specific finned aluminum valve covers are all still in place. All the exterior lights work as do the interior lights, dash lights, indicators, horn, rear window defogger, wipers, and power windows. The power locks work, which is a very common problem on late C3 Corvettes. Detailed items like the key buzzer still work, even the glove box light still works. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The air conditioning worked when we first purchased the car. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The a/c is not blowing cold now so it may need some Freon. The parking brake is weak, which is very common on C3 Corvettes. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the extra power from the L82 engine, the manual transmission, and the T-tops out on a beautiful day. Overall ConditionOverall, this 1978 Corvette is in fantastic driver condition and exceptionally rare with the L82 and close ratio 4-speed manual transmission combination. The very low mileage, the beautiful color combination, the Silver Anniversary package, the excellent overall condition, and the desirable drivetrain combination make this Corvette particularly sought-after and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching and original are extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for a rare high performance example like this L82 4-speed, and as one can see this Silver Anniversary is very correct. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort. Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase. Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions. As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.
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