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 1978 Corvette in outstanding condition with only
77,955 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great,
and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with excellent
lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful and
desirable color combination of Classic White (10) over Red Leather
(722). 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, and carburetor are all correct and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 422270, 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 driven 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 and owners manual as well as some
service records from the previous owner are included with the
car.
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
Chevrolet marked Corvette's 25th Anniversary in 1978 with the most
extensive redesign of the car since the introduction of the C3 body
style in 1968. The new Corvette introduced a large fastback style
rear window that drastically increased luggage space in the rear
compartment behind the seats. The interior of the 1978 was also
significantly redesigned. The speedometer and tachometer were
redesigned in a more square and vertical mode. A glove box was
added on the passenger side to replace the pocket. The door panels
were also completely new and included screw on arm rests to replace
the molded style that been the standard since 1965. 1978 Corvettes
featured special 25th Anniversary emblems specific to that
year.
Exterior
The Classic White exterior is in excellent 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 rally
wheels have a nice finish and have no curb rash on the beauty
rings. The Goodyear Eagle GTII white letter tires have about 90%
tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are a few tiny
blemishes 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, both
pieces of door glass and the rear window are all date coded and
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
February 27, 1978 (F27). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Red Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photos
with no excessive wear. The driver's seat is not worn in the
typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out.
Please note that these seem to be the original seats and skins, not
some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The gauge faces are
clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in
great condition with no rips or 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 still with the car, stored correctly 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 burns 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
car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It
drives great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video below
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 strange
noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. This
Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine
compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, correct and complete as
one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, original
air cleaner, original valve covers, and catalytic converter are all
still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, horn, wipers, power windows, and rear window defogger.
The blower works on all speeds and the a/c also works and blows
cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging
properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works
correctly. The headlights go up quickly, evenly, and with no
binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with
either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There
complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video.
All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not
enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this
car, especially with ...for more information please contact the
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