For Sale: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Salem, Ohio

The 27-Year Stare: The Corvette That Never Left the ShowroomIn the world of survivor cars, low mileage is a relative term. But for this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Edition, the odometer readingjust 987 original milesis only the second most interesting thing about it. The most remarkable part of its story isn't where it went, but rather where it stayed.For nearly three decades, while other C3 Corvettes were out carving backroads or slowly aging in suburban driveways, this L82-powered time capsule remained under the fluorescent lights of Hugh White Chevrolet in Columbus, Ohio. It wasn't a car for sale; it was a permanent resident on display for patrons to view. For 27 years, it served as a stationary sentinel of Corvette's 25th anniversary, its Charcoal and Silver Metallic paint remaining as sharp as the day it rolled off the St. Louis assembly line.The cars transition from dealership icon to private treasure began in 2005. When the dealerships General Manager, John Curry, prepared for retirement, he didn't just take his memories with himhe purchased the still-untitled Corvette. The move caught the attention of General Motors itself; recognizing the cars improbable state of preservation, GM requested it be moved to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.There, it stayed in suspended animation until 2013, effectively serving as the gold standard for what a factory-fresh 1978 Corvette should look like. After its museum tenure, it underwent a sympathetic cosmetic and mechanical reconditioningnot a restoration, but a revitalization to ensure its cosmetic appearance and performance retain factory standards after years of static display.Today, held in the John Kufleitner Galleria collection, the car is accompanied by a mountain of paperwork that would make a Bloomington Gold judge weep: the original window sticker, build sheet, EPA fuel economy sheet, and even the original keys.In an era where original is often a loosely used term, this Corvette stands as a definitive historical artifact. It is a car that skipped the 1980s and 90s entirely, preserved not by accident, but by a 27-year-long refusal to let it ever leave the showroom floor.Included DocumentationThis sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire what may be the most meticulously documented 1978 Corvette in existence. All original materials displayed during its tenure at the National Corvette Museum are included:Original Window Sticker & Build SheetOriginal Build Inspection & EPA Fuel Economy SheetOriginal Warranty, Maintenance, and Consumer Information PamphletsOriginal Owners Manual and Factory Keys Local to our Dealership? We are Open Monday-Friday 9-5!Not Local... NO Problem! We can organize delivery right to your door We ship over 200 vehicles every year...We are your Collector car Specialist and Shipping Experts! Financing is Available on all vehicles! Call with any Questions-*** HAVE QUESTIONS? No Problem!! *** Call or Text: -Mark (Showroom Manager) 808-286-8101 or-Chris (Online Sales) 330-990-6970