Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely
numbers matching 1977 Corvette in outstanding condition with only
67,765 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great,
and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice
lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the rare and highly
desirable color combination of Corvette Orange (66) over Buckskin
Leather (642). 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
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the starter,
alternator, distributor, carburetor, and even the wheels are all
correct. The last six digits of the VIN are stamped on the engine
pad, which is 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.
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
very desirable 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, especially for low mileage and original examples
like this car. The original T-Top bags and owners manual are
included with the car.
It is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in
the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel,
sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear window
defogger, power brakes, and power windows. The low original mileage
is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the
clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as
"Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers,
and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and
original 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.
Model Description
The 1977 model year is a special one for the Corvette and is
considered to be the best of both worlds in some respects by many
with the more vintage, "Stingray" style rear window and a more
modern and comfortable interior. Most notable about 1977 model year
was that it was the last year for the straight back window and
"Sugar Scoop" rear decklid treatment. The 1978 model year
introduced the new large rear window along with the most extensive
redesign in the C3 production run. The interior in 1977 was
slightly improved to make the driver more comfortable by moving the
steering wheel forward two inches. 1977 was also the last year to
feature the round gauges, storage pocket, and retain the truly
vintage sense of the Stingray cockpit. Many people prefer the more
classic look and feel of the early C3's, such as this car, over the
1978-82 model years.
1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer
to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the
driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now
standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. A redesigned
center console permitted universal Delco radio options. Auxiliary
gauges were restyled and the ammeter was replaced with a voltmeter.
The sun visors were redesigned to swivel so as to provide some
glare protection from the side as well as the front. Chevrolet
responded to the criticism of the previous year's steering wheel
with an all new three-spoke leather-wrapped unit, which was well
received. Chevrolet featured this new wheel prominently on the
front of their new Corvette sales brochure. The new wheel came on
all cars fitted with the optional tilt-telescopic steering column
which was ordered on all but a few thousand Corvettes. Corvette's
refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering
and power brakes became standard and new options included
body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience
group. The convenience group included dome light delay, headlight
warning buzzer, underhood light, low fuel warning light, interior
courtesy lights, and passenger side visor mirror. Early in
production, the engine paint color was changed from Chevy orange to
Corporate Blue. The Stingray script, seen on front fenders since
1969 disappeared, but new cross-flags emblems began appearing on
fenders before the model year ended. A Corvette milestone was
reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million Corvettes
since production began in 1953.
Exterior
The Corvette Orange exterior is in very nice driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep
shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The
original rally wheels have a brilliant finish. Please note that
this Corvette has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty
rings, not the common cheaper aftermarket units. The BF Goodrich
Radial TA white letter tires have about 90% tread left and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. As one would expect from a paintjob with
this many years on it there are some signs of age, small blemishes,
and blotchy spots around the car that were too small to show up in
the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about
five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the
underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has
absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust
around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have
seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date
coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date
of May 2, 1977 (J02). Original glass is a good indication that this
car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Buckskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats look just in person as they do in the photo. The driver's
seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the
driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the
lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear carpet which is often
neglected. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun
fading. The door panels are in fantastic shape and, unlike many
Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door. The
door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are
stil...for more information please contact the seller.
