Vehicle Description
....
Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1977
Corvette in excellent condition with only 78,050 original miles.
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 color combination of
Classic White (10) over Dark Blue Cloth (27C). 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 and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" proper part numbers and appropriate date codes meaning
the engine and transmission are the correct and original units that
were installed in the factory in 1976. The last six digits of the
VIN, 411776, are stamped on the engine pad 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. Other detailed
items such as the intake manifold, distributor, and alternator are
correctly dated and original.
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, 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
The 1977 model year is a special one for the Corvette and is
considered to be the best of both worlds in some respects by many
with the more vintage, "Stingray" style rear window and a more
modern and comfortable interior. Most notable about 1977 model year
was that it was the last year for the straight back window and
"Sugar Scoop" rear decklid treatment. The 1978 model year
introduced the new large rear window along with the most extensive
redesign in the C3 production run. The interior in 1977 was
slightly improved to make the driver more comfortable by moving the
steering wheel forward two inches. 1977 was also the last year to
feature the round gauges, storage pocket, and retain the truly
vintage sense of the Stingray cockpit. Many people prefer the more
classic look and feel of the early C3's, such as this car, over the
1978-82 model years.
1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer
to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the
driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now
standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. A redesigned
center console permitted universal Delco radio options. Auxiliary
gauges were restyled and the ammeter was replaced with a voltmeter.
The sun visors were redesigned to swivel so as to provide some
glare protection from the side as well as the front. Chevrolet
responded to the criticism of the previous year's steering wheel
with an all new three-spoke leather-wrapped unit, which was well
received. Chevrolet featured this new wheel prominently on the
front of their new Corvette sales brochure. The new wheel came on
all cars fitted with the optional tilt-telescopic steering column
which was ordered on all but a few thousand Corvettes. Corvette's
refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering
and power brakes became standard and new options included
body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience
group. The convenience group included dome light delay, headlight
warning buzzer, under hood light, low fuel warning light, interior
courtesy lights, and passenger side visor mirror. Early in
production, the engine paint color was changed from Chevy orange to
Corporate Blue. The Stingray script, seen on front fenders since
1969 disappeared, but new cross-flags emblems began appearing on
fenders before the model year ended. A Corvette milestone was
reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million Corvettes
since production began in 1953.
Exterior
The Classic White (10) exterior is in excellent 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 rally
wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash on the beauty
rings. The BF Goodrich white letter tires have plenty of tread
left. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally
excluded from the many photos. There is one small imperfection on
the left front that was too small to show up in the photos, but
nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away.
This car has no rust issues. 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.
Interior
The Dark Blue interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are
clear. The seats look great with no holes, no split seams, and no
excessive wear. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet which is
often neglected. The door panels are in great shape overall. The
door pulls are solid and intact. The dash and console look nice
with no sun fading. There are a few cracks in the typical spot on
the speaker grills. The radio sounds nice and gets good reception.
The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly
behind the passenger seat as seen in the photos. The spare is also
still with the 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 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
numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smoothly. It drives great on the road and at highway
speeds. In the video in this ad 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 strange noises or vibrations and the
car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly
th...for more information please contact the seller.
