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 47,735 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, highly desirable, and beautiful
color combination of Corvette Frost Blue (26) over Dark Blue
Leather (292). This is the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. Only
1,960 Corvettes were made in Frost Blue for 1978.
I have personally driven this car about 20 miles. During that time
that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true
pleasure to drive.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and the transmission are the original
units that were installed new in the car in the factory in St.
Louis. Even very detailed parts like the intake, distributor, and
even all of the windows are all correct and original. The last six
digits of the VIN, 407317, 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
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 original owners manual is included with the car.
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 Frost Blue (26) exterior is in excellent driver
condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific
gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. We believe that this car has
original paint and has never been in any kind of accident. We have
seen no paint lines, overspray, or any other signs of paintwork.
Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally wheels have a brilliant
finish and no curb rash. Please note that this Corvette has the
correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper
foreign made aftermarket replacements. The Goodyear Eagle GT+4
white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly
sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been
intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one would expect
with a paintjob with the many years on it there are some blemishes
on the front bumper, which is common, some light checking, which is
also common on original paint cars, and 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. 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 and we have seen no evidence
of corrosion around the "birdcage" or windshield frame, which are
the two most common spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. 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
B31, which is October 31 1977 so this car was produced on
Halloween. Original glass is a good indication that this car has
had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
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 dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun
fading. The seats look just in person as they do in the photos with
a small hole in the normal spot on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out. The carpet is also in great condition overall with
no rips or holes, there is stain in the rear carpet as one can see
in the photos. The door panels are in good shape overall. The door
pulls are solid and intact. This car has a modern radio that sounds
great and was specifically made for this model Corvette. Most
importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. Please note that both seat belts work and
retract properly. This is a common problem on this era Corvette and
an issue many buyers do not think to check. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment
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 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 smooth. As stated above we have driven this car about
twenty miles with no issues. The car 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side
or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power
band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has
plenty of power and ...for more information please contact the
seller.
