39,465 original miles. New paint, new upholstery, freshly
serviced A/C system. C3 prices are on the move, this one is ready
to drive and enjoy!
This is not a super-low-mile car that has been laid up its entire
life and it’s not a high-mileage beater that’s been used up and
thrown away. Instead, it’s got just 39,465 original miles, meaning
it’s been a toy car its entire life, but not so much so that it
never gets exercised. Two years ago, it was treated to a full
respray in the original Silver over dark gray. The combination is
quite appealing and highlights the C3’s beautifully sculpted shape,
which, in 1978, had finally evolved to what Larry Shinoda later
claimed was the design team’s original vision. This ‘Vette is
shiny, clean, and well-assembled, far better than new and looking
great in every way. It’s also got nice, shiny Anniversary emblems
on the nose and fuel filler door, crossed-flag emblems on the
fenders, and ‘corvette’ block letters on its tail.
You could get a number of different interior choices in your
Anniversary Corvette, but the most tasteful and dramatic is the
Oyster leather found in this car. Fresh reproduction seat covers
were installed last year and look like new, while the rest of the
interior components are original and in excellent condition. The
deep, plush carpets help control noise and heat and the door panels
show few signs of age aside from some light discoloration around
the handles and switches. The leather-wrapped wheel is bright and
clean, a rarity for a light-colored interior, and it sits atop a
tilt steering column. Other options include power windows and
locks, a fully rebuilt A/C system that blows ice cold, and the
original AM/FM stereo radio in the dash. New floor mats protect the
original carpets and there are fresh weather seals to help it close
up tight. In back, the trunk is protected by a sliding cargo cover
and still includes the original T-top bags, because you’re going to
want to enjoy this ‘Vette alfresco.
Power comes from the original 350 cubic inch L48 engine, which runs
superbly. Upgraded with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and
long-tube headers, it’s a bit more robust than the original specs,
and it starts easily with just a turn of the key. You can see a lot
of new components under the hood, including the open-element air
cleaner, chrome valve covers, and all the A/C components, including
the compressor and lines. The ignition has been upgraded as well
but still uses an HEI system and the brake master cylinder is
recent. There’s a great V8 burble from the true dual exhaust
system, which uses OEM-style mufflers for just the right sound. The
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply and with 3.08
gears in back, this is a superlative high-speed cruiser that will
go cross-country without a second thought. You’ll note that the
chassis is original and in good condition with no signs of rot and
just the usual surface scale, and the suspension has been treated
to fresh shocks all around, so it rides and handles properly.
Bright, shiny factory alloy wheels show zero curb rash or corrosion
and they’re wrapped in fat 255/60/15 Hoosier radials, which are
“Built for Champions.”
Don’t look now, but the special C3 Corvettes are on the move. Like
many other cars that were cheap for decades, these are suddenly
very popular with collectors and good ones that you can drive and
enjoy without worries aren’t so easy to find. This one is fully
sorted and ready to enjoy with a great look that will get admiring
glances everywhere you go. Call today!
