For Sale: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Coupe

"It stands alone today as it has since the summer of 1953, a truly unique and finely machined two seater. America's only true production sports car. The legend lives on and improves, as legends do, with the passage of time. And now, if you will, join us in a round of applause for the Corvette founding fathers, that spirited corps of does and dreamers who created the legend, brought it to life, and kept it there." From a 1978 print ad.

For consignment, a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th anniversary coupe showing 38,665 miles, but the true miles are unknown. All 46,776 Corvettes wore a special anniversary badge in '78, and it was also the year the car paced the Indianapolis 500, so 6,502 replicas were sold to the public. This car retains its numbers matching L48 V8 engine.

Exterior
Single stage Silver Metallic covers this sports car instantly rendering it a proverbial silver bullet on the street! You already know about the Corvette's sinuous lines and Coke bottle profile, and things like the hidden headlights, functional fender vents, and rounded one piece tail just seal the deal for desirability. Pinstriping accentuates the fender arches and also frames the vents and even decorates the sport mirrors. There are also bolder stripes that line the rise on the hood. If you were a bird, you'd have a view of the body colored T-tops, the skyward facing chrome door handles, and the curved rear window, a new addition for the '78 model. YJ8 aluminum slot wheels carry 225/70R15 tires for a nice, square stance and they present in good shape. Imperfections include some touched up scratches, scuffs, bubbling, flex cracks on the tail piece, cracks near the handle, small chip in the windshield, random chips, chips on the nose, (touched up), and flex cracks there.

Interior
Looking like a cross between red and brown, the interior palette is called Saffron by GM, starting on the door panels with smooth vinyl over a carpeted lower insert. There are several tears on the driver's door but the passenger's presents cleanly. Saffron leather covers the bucket seats and once again, the driver's side shows some wear and the shotgun seat is nice. The leather wrapped rim of the steering wheel shows some patina and fronts a simple gauges cluster up front with tach and speedometer while the center stack is the main control center with a 5 gauge pod, including clock, an AM/FM/CD radio, and A/C panel, all transitioning to the center console where the shifter resides. We note several cracks on the dash pad, and some slight fading to the Saffron carpet in the footwells and cargo area behind the seats. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to bring this car to a car event!

Drivetrain
Our clean engine is the numbers matching 350ci L48 V8, rated at 185 horsepower and receiving fuel through a 4-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.08 gears and Positraction. The car has power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning.

Undercarriage
Generally clean underneath with some typical surfacer rust and some oil on the steering gear noted. A single exhaust splits and each tendril finds a stock style muffler and exits through a short tip. Power disc brakes occupy each wheel and suspension consists of coil springs in front and half shafts, lateral struts, control arms, and transverse leaf springs out back.

Drive-Ability
Corvette engineers knew if they created a cockpit that felt like a racecar, people would buy it. And it is one gratifying place to be as we crank the 350 to life and set out on the test loop where the car runs well, tracks straight and of course, handles well. We note the A/C and clock are not working but all other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

We've said it before but the C3 Corvette is a great gateway "drug" into the world of specialty cars without breaking the bank. 100 years from now, they will still look good, flying cars amongst us or not! Here's a numbers matching example that could drive, show, and store with pride!

1Z87L8S411574

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
L-350ci 185hp 4bbl L48 V8
8-1978
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
411574-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

D01-November 1st
TRIM 762-Saffron Leather
PAINT 13U 07L-Silver Metallic & Dark Gray

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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