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 1978 Silver
Anniversary Edition Corvette in fantastic condition with only
13,585 original miles. This Silver Anniversary Edition looks
fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. It is totally
solid with great lines. The Corvette is finished in the beautiful
and highly desirable color combination of RPO B2Z Silver
Anniversary Two Tone Silver (13) over Dark Gray (07) with Oyster
Leather (122) interior. This is the correct and original color
scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this
ad.
We have driven this Corvette about 50 miles since we purchased it.
During that time it was completely reliable with no issues and a
true pleasure to drive.
This is an excellent opportunity to own a wonderful classic special
edition Corvette with very low miles that is ready to be used and
enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now
and sell it for more than the purchase price in the years to come
as the market on C3 Corvette is hot right now and on the rise, this
is especially true for the Silver Anniversary Edition. The low
original mileage is supported 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, and
information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really
is.
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,
distributor, carburetor, and even all the glass is all correct and
original. 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 Silver Anniversary Corvette is absolutely loaded with highly
desirable original options such as the YJ8 aluminum wheels, air
conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering column, sport mirrors, power
windows, power locks, power antenna, and the 25th Anniversary paint
scheme.
Please note that all 1978 Corvettes wore the "25th Anniversary"
badge. However, only certain cars, such as this example, were the
actual Silver Anniversary Editions with the Silver Anniversary
regular production order (RPO), "B2Z." This is verified by the trim
tag that is pictured in this ad showing the paint to be 13 for the
bright Silver upper sections and 07 for the Dark Gray lower
section, which was only used in 1978 and only for the B2Z
Corvettes, on the darker lower portion.
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.
Exterior
The Two Tone Silver (13) and Charcoal (07) exterior is in great
driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the paint has a
terrific gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. Both doors open and
shut nicely. The original YJ8 aluminum wheels are in great
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The car still
has the correct and original style Goodyear GT Radial tires. They
have plenty of tread left, do not show any cracking or dry rot, and
with the very low mileage, could even be the original tires the car
was sold new with from the factory. There are no major scratches,
scrapes, or other blemishes that have been intentionally excluded
from the photos. There are some very small imperfections that were
too faint to show up in the photos, but noting that is really
noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Silver
Anniversary Edition has no rust issues at all. As one can see in
the many photos of the underside it is very clean underneath. The
frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in
front of the rear tire and there are no signs of corrosion around
the windshield, which are the two most notorious areas for rust on
a Corvette of this era.
Window Date Codes
Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both door
windows the rear window, and the even the windshield are all
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of July
18, 1978 (K18). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Oyster interior in this Corvette is in outstanding and like new
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The seats look just as great in person as they do in
the photos with rips, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is
not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets
in and out. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains or
holes. The dash and console are in excellent condition with no
cracks or sun fading. The original 8-Track stereo radio works well,
gets good reception, and even the power antenna still works. Most
importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. The door panels are in great shape and
the door pulls are solid and intact. The original spare is still
with the car and has never been used. The factory jack is also
present stored correctly behind the passenger seat. 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,
especially with a very light color like Oyster, and the excellent
condition of this all 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 great mechanical condition and it is
ready to be enjoyed. As stated above we have put about 50 miles on
this car with no issues at all. The car starts right away every
time, runs well, and idles well. It drives terrifically and is
smooth on the road and at highway speeds. In the video one can
observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph,
braking to stoplight, going through some curves, and shifting
through all the gears. Please note that there are no strange noises
or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. There is no
blue smoke when starting or driving the car. The brakes are
responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The
transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. This
Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine
compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can
see in the photos, even the ignition shielding and catalytic
converter are still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indictors, dash lights, power locks, power antenna, and wipers. The
blower for the heater and a/c...for more information please contact
the seller.
