Vehicle Description
1977 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The 1977 Corvette was no longer badged with the "Sting Ray" script.
The tried and true orange engine color was changed to blue between
August and September of 1976. Some early production 1977 Corvettes
were still built with the orange painted engines, but most have the
new blue engines. A new crossed flags badge adorned the front of
the hood between the headlights as well as on the fuel filler door.
The glass roof panels that were announced this year were never
delivered on a production car. The 500,000 Corvette rolled off the
line this year.
For consignment a C3 version from 1977 and later in the year build
as the engine color went from standard orange to the new blue, and
this one is blue. Overall good condition on the exterior, a
favorite design version of this writer with all rounded edges and a
beautiful profile and stance. All documented from day 1 with
service records this 2-owner car is a turn key collectible.
Exterior
Bathed in Corvette Classic White the paint is showing its age with
cracking and crazing on the tops of the front and rear fenders.
Noted are the neoprene bumpers on the front and the rear are
discolored and show fading in the white finish. A "T" style roof
with removable panels is an option on this car. Behind these,
flying buttress panels are seen angling toward the rear deck. Coves
just behind the front wheels flare into the fender nicely and move
upward to form the curved fender that melts into the hood area,
which also houses the hidden headlights. Bringing up the rear are
the round taillights in a body matching curved bumper. 15-inch
Chevrolet rally wheels are all around.
Interior
Peering through the removable "t" top we see Buckskin leather
covering the high back buckets which are in nice condition. These
are fronted by an angled dash that has a center console extension
which houses several gauges in the center just above the shift
lever. An Alpine AM/FM/Cassette player is inserted here as well.
Deeply embedded circular gauges are in front of the driver and the
original steering wheel. Tan/Gold carpet covers the floors and is
in generally good condition with some fading to a gold color in the
back storage compartment. On the passenger's side no glovebox but
dual storage pouches are conveniently located in the dash. Some
options include factory air conditioning, power steering, power
brakes power windows, cruise control and anti-theft alarm.
Drivetrain
A numbers matching 350ci V8 with a single Rochester Quadrajet
4-barrel carburetor and a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, and
a 3.08 rear axle, make up the drivetrain. Noted for a little extra
horsepower is added with documented upgrades and a dyno sheet upon
request.
Undercarriage
All nice and clean underneath with good sound structural frame and
floorpans. Brand new mufflers and a cross over exhaust pipe are
installed. C3 Corvette suspension all around as are power disc
brakes.
Drive-Ability
This car starts quickly and runs very nicely. It is a nice
comfortable interior you slip into and with a flick of the shifter,
we are off and running. Nice handling, and good acceleration and
overall power. It was a nice day and we took the roof panels out
and enjoyed the airflow. Everything control wise was working just
swimmingly.
With its lovely lines, "T" top, and blue block rebuilt engine with
the upgrades, this car is a good driver. Paint condition on the
bumper keeps this car in the good condition however certainly is
not a deal breaker. A turn key and have fun Vette from 1977 which
was a very good year.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.