For Sale: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

"Corvette performance has been improved with a dual snorkel air cleaner and new low restriction exhaust system and mufflers on the available L82 350ci V8 engine. The transverse rear leaf spring in the independent rear suspension has been widened to reduce stress. Two new transmissions were introduced in the 1978 Corvette. A new 4 speed manual transmission is standard. A new automatic transmission is available for the L82 350ci. V8 engine. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Corvette, the Silver Anniversary emblems are mounted on the nose and rear deck." Thx corvettemuseum.org

For consignment, a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with 169 miles on the digital odometer, but the true miles are unknown. Our consignor states the engine, a 383ci V8 stroker, has about 300 miles on it.

Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*

Exterior
Like a gleaming glass of Bordeaux, Dark Red Metallic coats the gentle hills and valleys of the Corvette's body like a wet blanket. No chrome bumpers or much stainless trim to distract from the monochromatic coverage, but emblems, callouts and rocker trim are evident through contrast over the flowing red fiberglass. The coke bottle profile is unobstructed by door handles as they are positioned on the top side of the door and flush, while the requisite fender vent is molded seamlessly into the sides. 15-inch aluminum slot wheels are in great shape and on this car, the slots have been painted to match. 60 series tires with slightly staggered width give the car a solid stance. Imperfections include areas of dullness and checking, inclusions throughout, scuffs, an etched pattern on the T-tops, chips, bubbling, scratches, cracks, and rock chips.

Interior
If you were expecting black, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find Oyster on the interior that contrasts nicely, beginning on the door panels that are intact but do show some soiling, as Oyster tends to do. The bucket seats are covered in thick sheepskins while the carpet takes on a gray tone with red mats on top for protection. Oyster leather covers the steering wheel which is in great shape and fronts gauges that have been digitized, including those in the aeronautical cluster in the center stack. An AM/FM/Cassette radio falls beneath the cluster and it's back to the 70's for the A/C control panel with sliding levers and old school GM font. Showing a touch of age is the center console featuring the chrome ball shifter and H-pattern shift diagram. The visors are slightly weathered and the gray carpet in the cargo area comes to us in various shades.

Drivetrain
In the busy bay is a clean stroker V8 which 383ci and puts out 451 horsepower. It's a Blueprint crate engine with aluminum heads and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Behind it, a T10 4-speed manual sending power to the rear axle where our consignor states 3.70 gears reside with Positraction. This Vette is equipped with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning.

Undercarriage
Tips protrude at the end of the clean underside terminating the dual exhaust which runs through a set of stock style mufflers after traversing through a front cross rail. There is no catalytic converter on board. Power disc brakes are on all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs in front and half shafts, lateral struts, control arms, and transverse leaf springs out back. The bottom is dry and rust free.

Drive-Ability
The soft covered seats hug you like an Afghan throw as your pilot this dark red sports car around the test loop. On 23 year old tires, we won't be flogging it today, but there's good power underfoot, the potential of amazing handling, and brakes on demand. We note the heater blower and wipers don't work but all other functions operate 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.

If you've been waiting for the right C3 to come along, one you could drive and show with confidence, this '78 is of the right vintage. It's a virtually turnkey, clean and well sorted example that is ready to be enjoyed. Pop the tops and hold on to your hat, this is an E-ticket ride to fun!

1Z8748S411529

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
4-350ci L82 V8 4bbl
8-1978
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
411529-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

DATE D01-December 1st Build
TRIM 122-Oyster Leather
PAINT 83L-Dark Blue Metallic

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