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 with only
76,510 original miles. 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 Black (19) over Black Cloth
(19C). 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" 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 St. Louis 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,
carburetor, starter, alternator, and even all the rally wheels are
all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
441570, 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 low mileage and original examples
like this car. The original T-Top bags and owners manual 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, rear window defogger, power
brakes, and power windows. 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
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 Black (19) exterior is in fantastic 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 original
date coded rally wheels have a brilliant finish with no major curb
rash. Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original
4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper aftermarket foreign made
replacements. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires
have plenty of tread left and are sized 255/60R15. There are no
major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the
photos. There are a couple touch ups and some very tiny blemishes
that were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is
really noticeable from about five 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 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 all
predate the car's body build date of July 5, 1977 (L05). Original
glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident
history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are crystal
clear. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the
photos with no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is
not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out, just a small amount of wear there. The carpet is
also in great condition with no stains. This includes the rear
carpet which is often neglected. There is some wear on both
footwells, but as one can see it is mostly hidden by the floor mat.
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