Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely
numbers matching 1978 Corvette in nice driver condition with only
84,517 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 beautiful and
desirable color combination of Corvette Red (72) over Black (722).
This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the
codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
We actually first purchased this Corvette in 2020. We sold it to a
local gentleman who took excellent car of the and always stored it
indoors. He enjoyed the car for the past two years and traded it
back into our dealership this year for a newer Trans Am. He
recently installed a new aluminum radiator and did some service to
the front suspension.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "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 1979. Even detailed parts like the distributor,
exhaust manifolds, and even all the windows are all date coded and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 421682, 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 driven 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 low mileage and original examples
like this car. The original and owners manual as well as some
service records from the previous owner are 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,
showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos,
video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense
of how nice, clean, and original 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 Red (72) exterior is in great 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 N90
aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and have no curb rash on
the beauty rings. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter
tires area almost brand new and were recently installed by the
previous owner. There are no major blemishes that have been
excluded from the photos. There are a few tiny imperfections 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 and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. 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 windshield, which are the two most notorious 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, both pieces of
door glass, the rear window, and even the windshield are all date
coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of February 23, 1978 (F23). Original glass is a good indication
that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Black Cloth (19C) interior in this Corvette is in excellent
condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photos
with no rips, holes, or split seams. The gauge faces are clean and
crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great
condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The dash is not faded, but does
have some cracks as one can see in the photos. The door panels are
correct and original with the proper cloth trim that came on cars
ordered with cloth seats. They are nice shape overall with some
minor wear. The door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, 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 and the
excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
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
number matching engine 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. This
Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. The transmission
shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The car runs cool and
does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully
clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the heater
works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works.
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. The headlights are a bit
slow, but do come up. The horn does not work. There is a squeak
audible at low speeds. The car seems to sit a bit higher on the
right side. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of
the clock. Not enough can be sa...for more information please
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