For Sale: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro in Cincinnati, Ohio

Vehicle Description

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1978 Camaro Type LT in excellent driver condition with only 52,495 original miles. This car runs well, drives great, and has great lines; one can even see how clean the car is underneath in the photos below of the car on a lift. This Camaro is very original, totally stock, unmodified, and unmolested. This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Camaro that is ready to be used and enjoyed 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 these second-generation F-Body Camaros are appreciating fast and the market on them is red hot right now.

The Camel (63) over Tan Cloth (62C) interior is a very rare and beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.

Besides the correct paint and interior codes this Camaro is "numbers matching" meaning the engine in the car is the original unit that was installed new at the factory in Norwood, OH in March of 1978. Even detailed parts like the carburetor, intake manifold, alternator, and even all the glass is date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 576602, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad verifying it as the original engine.

The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, the shows the milage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, numbers, video, and information in this ad to get a true sense of clean, nice, and original this Camaro really is.

As a side note, this Camaro is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our classics come from owners who expect their cars 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 Camaro, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Camel (63) exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the paint has a fine gloss. The chrome and other bright work look great overall with a brilliant finish. The rally wheels are in great condition with a nice finish and no curd rash. The Hoosier raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left, are sized 205/70R14, and are older. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some blotchy spots, some dents and dings, and other tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up in the photos, but overall the car looks very nice for its age. As one can see in the many photos of the underside, the car is clean underneath. We have included specific photos of the spring perches, rockers, lower quarter panels, upper area of the trunk below the rear window, and other areas most prone to rust on a second-generation Camaro to show how it looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Camaro both pieces of door glass, the rear window, and even the windshield all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of the fourth week of March, 1978 (03D). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Tan Cloth (62C) interior of the Camaro is in fantastic condition. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. The seats are not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the gauge lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition with no major stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in wonderful condition overall and fit well to the doors. The door pulls are solid and in tact. The dash looks great with no splits, sun fading, or cracks; it is a bit warped on the front edge as one can see in the photos. The center console lid has some cracks where the driver's elbow sits. The original 8-track radio works well and 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 second generation Camaros and an issue many buyers do not think to check. The original package tray is not warped. The headliner is in excellent condition and not sagging at all.

The truck is clean, complete, and nicely detailed. The original jack, jack handle, jack base, trunk mat, and spare are all still with the car.

Camaro interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent 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 Camaro is in seems to be in good mechanical condition. The numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. This Camaro is a nice driver that feels great on the road. 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. This Camaro has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, correct, and original as one can see in the photos. The original air cleaner, stamped steel valve covers, intake duct, and catalytic converter are all still in place.

The horn works as do the wipers, exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, oil light, fasten seat belt light, hazard lights, cigarette lighter, remote trunk release, and rear window defogger on both speeds. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. Even detailed items work like the trunk light and glove box light. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock and the tachometer. The air conditioning does not blow cold. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1978 Camaro Type LT is in excellent condition. The unmolested originality, numbers matching engine, and the beautiful color scheme make this car particularly desirable and hard to duplicate. Original and unmolested examples of the second-generation Camaros like this Type LT are extremely difficult to find and draw a huge premium in the current market. Numbers matching and originality is extremely important in Camaro pricing and as one can see this car is very original and correct. Cars like this are the Barrett Jackson stars of the future.

This Camaro always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is very apparent t...for more information please contact the seller.

Vehicle Details

  • 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
  • Listing ID: CC-1971833
  • Price: $19,900
  • Location:Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Year:1978
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Camaro
  • Exterior Color:Medium Camel (63)
  • Interior Color:Camel Cloth (62C)
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:52495
  • Stock Number:901282
  • VIN:1S87U8N576602
Listed By:
Seven Hills Motorcars
9213 Blue Ash Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242

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