Vehicle Description
Released to commemorate the quarter century legacy of inspired
driving provided by Chevy's true American sports car, this 1978
Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition greets the present in
its original condition not only inside and out, but under the hood
as well. Despite its more than 40 years of service, it's running
great and ready to hit the road just as soon as you get it home.
This is a sharp, appealing classic in its present form and just a
little TLC is all that would be needed to take it to a whole new
level.
The distinctive two-tone color configuration this commemorative '78
wears pays visual homage to its Mako Shark II concept car
inspiration, reversing the positions of that pivotal car's dark
gray and silver colors. There's no doubt that this classic will
attract plenty of attention just as it is - and certainly it offers
just the road ready mechanical condition to hit the asphalt without
delay - but some well-placed attention will definitely yield
aesthetic dividends. There are no serious blemishes to contend
with, but the exterior could use some refinement to regain its full
shine. The flowing fenders and futuristic profile that set its
third generation form apart from previous editions are still well
aligned and the retractable headlights, a defining feature of this
model, sit flush against the lengthy hood and raise without issue.
The T-Top configuration provides a quick and easy conversion from
open air motoring to a more sheltered environment in just a couple
of quick steps.
While you can see some signs of the passing years here and there on
the surfaces of the distinctive oyster-colored leather interior -
this car is more than four decades old, after all - overall, it's
in solid shape and still retains its factory configuration. The
buckets are still plenty comfortable and the door panels show less
wear and discoloration than you'd expect for a car of this age. The
leather-wrapped factory steering wheel sits on top of a
tilting/telescoping column, so you'll have no problem getting into
that perfect driving position, while just beyond it, the dash area
looks fresh, with its comprehensive assortment of functional gauges
extending from instrument cluster to the center of the dash behind
clear, readable lenses. A simple coolant recharging is likely all
that will be needed to get this classic Chevy's air conditioning
system back to top form - all of its components are securely in
place and it blows with conviction but not quite as cold as you
might like. Additional comfort features include power door locks
and windows, a rear window defogger and an AM/FM/Cassette
stereo.
The 350 cubic inch V8 beneath the sweeping hood is almost certainly
original and, due in part to its unusually light usage, is running
nice and strong. It's armed by a 4-barrel carb and is at the center
of a well-maintained engine compartment that's still in its
original configuration, down to the properly painted air cleaner
and induction system extending forward. Just behind it is a 3-speed
automatic transmission that shifts with slip-free precision. Smooth
power steering combines with the Corvette's low, road-hugging
stance and independent suspension at both ends to provide agile
handling, while power brakes at all four corners bring this
relatively lightweight car to a stop very quickly. The set of 15"
cast aluminum Corvette wheels outfitted with Grand Prix Radial G/T
tires provide just the right finishing touch.
Special edition Corvettes are hard to come by to begin with, and
the reassuringly solid condition of this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
25th Anniversary Edition makes for a compelling opportunity. Call
today!