Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1978
Corvette in excellent condition with only 60,055 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 rare and beautiful color combination
of Corvette Yellow (52) over Dark Brown Leather (692). This is the
correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the
trim tag pictured in this ad. The correct original colors are
particular important on this Corvette as Corvette Yellow was the
most rare color for the 1978 model year with the lowest production
numbers. Only 1,243 Corvettes were made in yellow for 1978.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette has an
original "Numbers Matching" engine. Even very detailed parts like
the starter, alternator, distributor, carburetor, and all the
windows are all correct and original. The last six digits of the
VIN, 402494, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in
this ad, and the engine is original to the car.
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 a low mileage example like this
car.
The car 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, CB radio, air conditioning, power brakes,
power windows, and YJ8 aluminum wheels. The low original mileage is
verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear
Ohio title, pictured in this ad, shows the mileage as "Actual."
Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other
information to get a true sense of how clean and nice 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 Corvette Yellow (52) 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 YJ8
aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no major curb rash. The
BF Goodrich Radial TA white letter tires have about 90% tread left.
There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the many photos. There may be some very tiny
imperfections 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 underneath. The frame is
totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of
the rear tire. 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette is date coded
and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
September 27, 1977 (A27). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Brown Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look excellent with no hole, no split seams,
and no excessive wear, just a small amount of wear in the normal
spot on the driver's bolster. Please note that these appear 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 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 great shape overall. The door pulls
are solid and intact. The original CB radio sounds good. Most
importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. 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 vibrations
and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts
smoothly throughout the power-band. The brakes are responsive and
do not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does
not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as
one can see in the photos.
The CB radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, horn, wipers, power windows, and rear window defogger.
Even very detailed items like the interior delay light timer work
correctly. 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 the T-tops out on a
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