Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1978
Corvette in spectacular condition with only 36,198 original miles.
This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Black (19) over Black Leather (192). This is also
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 May of 1978. We have run the numbers on literally
hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that
are so correct as this car. Even very detailed parts like the
distributor, carburetor, and intake all date coded and original.
The last six digits of the VIN, 428200, are stamped on the engine
pad 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 driven 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 low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers,
and other information to get a true sense of how clean and nice
this Corvette really is.
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.
Exterior
The Black (19) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one
can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine,
and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original
YJ8 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The
raised white letter tires are brand new with less than 10 miles on
them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many
photos. There is some checking around the area where the left front
fender, left door, and hood come together that is visible in the
photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on
it there are some 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 or ten 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. Some of the factory markings
that the car received going down the assembly line on the underside
and visible in the photos. The frame is totally solid with no rust
around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have
need no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or
"birdcage," which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3
Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone
to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Black interior in this Corvette is in absolutely fantastic
condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, rips, or split
seams. The seat is not overly worn I the typical spot on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these
appear to be the original seats and skins, not some covers or
aftermarket replacements. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and
the lenses are clear. The carpet is in good condition with no
stains; there are some spots of wear on the driver's footwell. The
dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The
door panels are in great shape overall and unlike many other C3's
they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and
intact. The original CB radio sounds nice and get good reception.
Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. Please note that 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. The jack and jack handle
are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind
the passenger seat as seen in the photos. 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 and the
excellent condition of this original 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.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
original numbers match L48 engine starts right away every time,
runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives amazing 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 transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power
band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the
other. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has
plenty of power 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, stamped steel valve
covers, and air cleaner are all still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, horn, indicators,
wipers, rear window defogger, and power windows. Even very detailed
items like the key buzzer and glove box light still work. The
blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The
vacuum system for the headlights works correctly, the headlights go
up quickly and with no 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 a/c does
not blow cold. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure
it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a
beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1978 Corvette is in fantastic original condition. The
very low original mileage, the beautiful original color
combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette
particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching
is important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as
one can see this car is very correct. This Corvette always gets a
ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the
vehicle has been w...for more information please contact the
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