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 1978
Corvette in great condition with only 107,194 original miles. This
Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The
car is totally solid with excellent lines. It is finished in the
beautiful and rare color combination of Anniversary 2-Tone Silver
(13) & Dark Grey (07) over Blue interior (29). 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 in the car is the correct and original
unit that was installed in the car new at the factory in November
of 1977. The last six digits of the VIN, 407693, are stamped on the
engine pad 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. 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.
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.
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 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 YJ8 aluminum wheels have a great finish and no curb rash.
The Dunlop G/T Qualifier raised white letter tires are older, but
have little to no dry rotting. 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. 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.
Interior
The blue interior in this Corvette is in wonderful condition. The
gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear.
The dash and console look great with no major fading, or sun
damage. There is one minor crack on the dash. The seats look just
as great in person as they do in the photos with no holes or split
seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in
excellent condition with no holes, tears, or stains. This includes
the rear carpet, which is usually neglected over the years. The
door panels are in great shape overall. Unlike many other Corvettes
from this era, the door panels fit well and tight to the doors.
Most important, 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 original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The car
starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It
drives amazing 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
transmission shifts smoothly. 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 and is quite fast. Also, the engine
compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the
photos.
All the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, and wipers
work. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock. The
air conditioning also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c
compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The
blower works on all speeds. The rear defrost does not work. The
vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or
binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with
either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the
column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed
in the video below. Not enough can be said as to how much of a
pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on
a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1978 Corvette is in great condition and rare with the
blue interior. The mileage, the beautiful and rare color
combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette
particularly desirable and hard to duplicate. This Corvette always
gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that
the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The
prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past
several years. They are secure and wise investments for a
collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years
and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal
effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
item number description* VIN 1Z87L8S407693 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The fifth
digit is the engine, L, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit,
"8," indicates the...for more information please contact the
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