For Sale: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Clearwater, Florida

1978 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale 5.7L V8 engine (numbers matching engine block), automatic transmission, 4 wheel power disc brakes, power steering, factory A/C car (A/C inop), HEI electronic ignition, dual exhaust, Corvette aluminum wheels with Hankook tires, color keyed T-Tops, chrome sport mirrors, black leather bucket seat interior, power windows, Rocksford Fosgate AM/FM/CD radio. Refinished in triple black this C-3 Corvette is an eye catcher. Call us for all the details!!!! FUN FACTS!!! 1978 was the Corvette's twenty fifth anniversary, and all 78's featured silver anniversary emblems. A new fastback rear window was the most dramatic and noticeable styling change, giving the ten-year-old C3 Corvette body style a fresh lease on life. The fixed-glass fastback benefited both aerodynamics and increased the usable luggage space behind the seats while improving rearward visibility in the bargain. The tachometer and speedometer were redesigned to match the new "aircraft styled" center console and gauge cluster first seen the previous year. Redesigned interior door panels were also new as well as an actual glove box was added in front of the passenger seat, replacing the map pockets of previous years. Available options now included power door locks, a power antenna, dual rear speakers and a CB radio.[6] The optional convenience group, introduced the previous year, now included intermittent (delay) wipers, floor mats, and the passenger side vanity mirror was an upgraded illuminated unit. The base L-48 engine generated 185 hp (138 kW); Those destined for California or high altitude areas produced 175 hp (130 kW). Gone was the chrome-plated ignition shielding over the distributor, replaced with a metal-lined black plastic unit. The single-snorkel air intake used since 1976 was changed to a dual-snorkel set-up on L-82 equipped cars helping to boost that output to 220 hp (164 kW). L-82 engines were also now fitted with an aluminum intake manifold which saved 24 pounds compared to the cast iron unit of previous years. The Corvette converted to metric tires with the P225/70R15 as standard. Wider P255/60R15 tires were available as an option and required fender trimming from the factory for clearance. The fuel tank capacity increased from 17 gal to 24 gal on all cars. To make room for the larger tank, a smaller (P195/80D15) space saver spare tire was utilized.