Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this stunning numbers
matching 1977 Corvette in excellent condition with only 30,760
original miles. This Corvette looks superb, runs great, and is an
amazing driver; it is truly an investment grade classic. The car is
totally solid with nice lines. This Corvette is finished in the
beautiful, iconic, and highly desirable color combination of Medium
Red (72) over Black Leather (192). This is the correct and original
color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured
above in the ad. This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic
Corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed.
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 January of 1977. We have run the numbers on
literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very
few that are so correct as this car. Even very detailed parts like
the distributor, carburetor, and even all of the glass are all date
coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 418378, are
stamped on the engine pad, 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.
The car is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the
extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as 8-track radio, the
tilt wheel, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, and
power brakes. 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 RPO codes, and other information to get a
true sense of this Corvette.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. 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 Medium Red (72) exterior is in marvelous 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 raised white
letter tires are literally brand new with less than 10 miles on
them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The original YJ8 aluminum
wheels look great with a nice finish and no major curb rash. There
are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from
the many photos. There may be some very tiny chips that were too
faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really
noticeable from about five feet away. The paint has little to no
imperfections. This Corvette has absolutely 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. 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 is original as
each piece predates the car's body build date of January 7, 1977
(F07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no
major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Windshield - VC, December 1976
Driver's Window - AC, September 1976
Passenger Window - CC, November 1976
Rear Window - VC, December 1976
Interior
The Black Leather (192) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
clear. The carpet is in great condition with no major stains, rips,
or tears. The seats are in excellent condition with no split seams,
holes, or excessive wear. Please note that these appear to be the
original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket replacements
or covers. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out, there is a just s small
amount of wear on the passenger seat. The dash and center console
look nice with no sun fading, there are a couple cracks by the
right speaker grill. The door panels are in nice shape overall and
both door pulls are solid and intact. The original 8-track stereo
radio gets good reception. Most importantly, the dash has never
been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Please note
that 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. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly behind the passenger seat. The jack and jack handle are
still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The
spare is also still with the car. The interior in this Corvette
appears to be mostly original. 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
wonderful overall condition of this original interior is a huge
testament to the meticulous 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
numbers matching L48 engine 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 strange noises or vibrations and the
car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly
throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and don't pull
left or right. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the
car. It runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty
of power and is quite fast for its time. Also, the engine
compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the
photos. The upper ignition shielding, original air cleaner, and
stamped steal valve covers are all still in place.
The radio works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, indicators, wipers, power windows, rear window defogger,
and horn. Even the under-hood light works. The blower for the
heater and a/c works on high only. The vacuum system for the
headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up correctly
with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their
complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video.
All of the gauges work, except for the clock. The blower for the
heater and a/c works, but only on high on the max a/c setting. The
air conditioning does not blow cold. The car has a newer true dual
exhaust system with no catalytic converter and very healthy exhaust
note as one can hear in the video. The Corvette is a true pleasure
to drive this Vette, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful
day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1977 Corvette is in wonderful condition and an
investment grade classic. The very low original mileage, ...for
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