Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this spectacular and very
rare 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette in wonderful
condition with the high performance L82 option, M21 close ratio
4-Speed manual transmission, and only 76,759 original miles. This
Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver.
This drive train combination is the most desirable and sought-after
that was available for a late C3 Corvette. This is the best and
most performance-oriented option one could order for 1978. The car
is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is
finished in the beautiful and very rare color combination of 25th
Anniversary 2-Tone Silver (13) & Dark Grey (07) over Black Leather
interior (192). 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 June of 1978. The last six digits of the VIN,
429961, 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 and pictured in this ad.
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. 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.
This car is verified as an original L82 4-speed in a number of
ways. First, on the engine pad is stamped "CMR." This suffix code
denotes an L82 with manual transmission. The car is also confirmed
as an original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN.
Only the L82 Corvettes with have a "4" in this spot like this car
does, a base motor L48 car will always have an "8" in the fifth
digit of the VIN.
Please note that all 1978 Corvettes wore the "25th Anniversary"
badge. However, only certain cars, such as this example, were the
actual Silver Anniversary Editions with the Silver Anniversary
regular production order (RPO), "B2Z." This is verified by the trim
tag that is pictured in this ad showing the paint to be 13 for the
bright Silver upper sections and 07 for the Dark Gray lower
section, which was only used in 1978 and only for the B2Z
Corvettes, on the darker lower portion.
The car comes with the original owner's manual, warranty booklet
showing the original owner's name and the original selling
dealership, Goodyear tire booklet, and the mirror/ignition
key/dimmer lever information sleeve as well as some receipts for
maintenance over the years.
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.
Exterior
The Silver Anniversary 2-Tone exterior is in excellent driver
quality 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 factory original YJ8 aluminum wheels have a great
finish. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires were
installed in April of 2021. They have plenty of tread left and are
correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major blemishes that have
been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some
very tiny imperfections around the car that were too faint to show
up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from
about five feet away. This Corvette 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 windshield frame or "birdcage." We
have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to
show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Black Leather interior in this Corvette is in fantastic
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks,
major fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person
as they do in the photos no split seams. The seat is not overly
worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in
and out, there is just a small amount of wear in the corner there.
Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins,
not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is
also in excellent condition with no holes, tears, or stains. The
door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are
solid. The original radio works and gets good reception. Most
importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. 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. 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. 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 interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life and another great verification of the low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smoothly. It drives amazing 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 vibrations and the car performs quite
well overall. The shifter is tight, smooth, and does not pop out of
gear. The clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive and do not
pull to one side or the other. There is no blue smoke when running
or driving the car. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This
Corvette has plenty of power with the L82 engine and is quite fast.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as
one can see in the photos. The original ignition shielding, smog
pump, and air cleaner are all still in place.
All the exterior lights work as do the interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, rear window defogger and wipers. Very detailed
ite...for more information please contact the seller.
