Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this stunning numbers
matching 1978 Corvette with the optional high performance L82
engine and 4-Speed manual transmission in excellent condition with
only 38,030 original miles. This drive train combination is the
most desirable and sought-after that was available for a late C3
Corvette. This is the best and most performance oriented options
one could order for 1978.
This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the beautiful and exceptionally rare
color combination of Mahogany Metallic (82) over Saffron (762).
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 code, this Corvette is completely
"Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car
are the correct and original units that were installed in the car
new at the factory in 1977. 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 distributor, starter,
and even all of the glass is all date coded and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 406733, 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 used and enjoyed. We have this car
priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a
clean 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. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title that 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.
We first purchased this 1978 Corvette in the winter of 2021. The
car was purchased in April 2021 by a local doctor as a gift for her
brother in April of 2021. At that time the car had 37,917 original
miles. The gentleman took excellent care of the car, used it very
sparingly, and always stored it his garage. He said that it never
spent one night outside and that it never saw rain in his time with
it. We purchased the car back this spring with just over 38,000
original miles.
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 Mahogany Metallic (82) exterior is in excellent original
condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific
gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut
nicely. The original YJ8 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish
and no curb rash. The raised white letter tires are almost brand
new with less than 100 miles on them. They are also correctly sized
225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been
intentionally excluded from the many photos. It is hard to prove
original paint, but we have seen no paint lines, overspray, or
other signs of paint work. As one would expect for a paintjob with
this many years on it there are a few tiny imperfections around car
that were too tiny to show up in pictures, but nothing 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 windows on this Corvette, both door
windows, the rear window, and the windshield are all original as
each piece predates the car's body build date of October 26, 1977
(B26). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no
major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Saffron (762) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look brand new with no split seams, holes, or
signs of wear. The seats are not overly worn in the typical area on
the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are
clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in also in
excellent 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 great shape
overall and unlike many corvettes of this era they fit well and
tight to the doors. The door pulls are solid and intact. The
original radio works, please note that this car came from the
factory with a CB radio with the microphone still present. 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 in the storage compartment behind the
passenger seat as seen in the photos. The original spare is also
still with car and appears to have never been used. Please note
that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common
problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to
check. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn
marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this 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
numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives amazing 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 4-speed manual transmission feels great, the
shifter is tight, and does not pop out of gear. The clutch feels
nice. 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 AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior
lights, indicators, dahs lights, horn, wipers, and power windows.
The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air
conditioning also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c
compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. Th...for
more information please contact the seller.
