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 1977 Corvette in excellent condition. This
Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver.
The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is
finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of
Silver Metallic (13) over Smoke Grey (152). This is the correct and
original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag
pictured in this ad.
I have personally driven this car over 60 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 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, intake, and carburetor
are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
437387, 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. The original T-Top bags are included with the
car.
It is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in
the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel,
sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear window
defogger, tilt/telescopic steering column, power brakes, and power
windows. 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
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, underhood 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 Silver Metallic (13) exterior is in very nice 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
rally wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The raised
white letter tires are literally brand new with less than ten miles
on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the
photos. There are some spots on the front bumper visible in the
photos and some very tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up
in the 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 almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date
coded and original, both side windows and the rear window are all
date coded and original each piece predates the car's body build
date of June 2, 1977 (K02). Original glass is a good indication
that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Silver Grey (152) interior in this Corvette is in great
condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are
clear. The door panels are in fantastic shape and are not cracked
in the typical area where the driver's elbow sits. The door pulls
are solid and intact. The seats look in person as they do in the
photos with some wear on the driver's seat. The carpet is also in
good condition with no major stains and a small spot on the
passenger footwell. The dash and console look good with no fading
or sun damage and a small crack in the center. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car as well.
This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks
and no aroma of cig...for more information please contact the
seller.