Very Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Orange/Buckskin PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1977 Corvette in spectacular original condition with only 56,400 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful, rare, and highly desirable color combination of Corvette Orange (66) over Buckskin (64). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The Orange over Buckskin is a classic look that will always look great on the C3 for many years to come.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in December of 1976. Virtually every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, all of the wheels, and even all the windows are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 414723, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case.

This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a clean corvette 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 the market on C3 Corvettes is very hot right now and on the rise. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how clean and nice this Corvette really is.

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

Exterior

The Corvette Orange (66) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. We have seen no paint lines, overspray, or any other signs of paintwork or repairs and we believe that this car has original paint. The original factory bonding strips are still present and visible on all four fenders. All of this information is another sign that this car has never been in any kind of accident or had any body work. Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash on the outer rings. Please note that this car still has the correct 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made replacements. The Cooper Cobra raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with many years on it there is a scratch on the left door visible in the photos and there may be some very tiny imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This car has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Buckskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams, and no excessive wear. 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 lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains or rips. This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio works and gets good reception. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat as seen in the photos showing the original decals on the compartment lid. This Corvette has never been smoked in and there is no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette 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 Corvette seems to be in excellent mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives amazingly on the road and at highway speeds. 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 vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power-band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and totally correct as one can see in the photos. The car is completely stock and with the original air cleaner and valve covers; please note that even the original ignition shielding and catalytic converter are still in place.

The AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c itself also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly and evenly, with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1977 Corvette is in fantastic original condition. The low mileage, the beautiful and rare color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is extremely correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date. Originality is also very prized in the Corvette market and this car is very original. Any car can be restored or repainted, but a car is only original once and originally cannot be duplicated. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37L7S414723
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, L, correct for an L48 car.  The sixth digit, "7," indicates the model year, 1977.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 14,723rd Corvette made for 1977.

Body Build Date
E03
"E" corresponds to December and "03" is the third day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is December 3rd, 1976.

Engine Code
V1120
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "20" is the twentyth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 10th, 1976.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CLA
This means the motor was intended for a 1977 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
414723
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414723 are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1977 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
K 20 6
"K" is November, "20" is the twentyth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 20th, 1976. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346249
The intake manifold is original and correct for a 77 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 346249 stamping.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
K 13 6
"K" is the month November, "13" is the thirteenth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, Meaning this intake manifold was casted on November 13th, 1976.

Distributor
1112888
The distributor is original and correct for a 77 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1112888 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
6 F 25
The "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "25" is the twenty fifth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on June 25th, 1976. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17057204
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1977 corvette with an automatic transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
3246
"324" is the 324th day from January 1st 1976, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 20th, 1976.

Right exhaust manifold
3932461
The exhaust manifold is correct and original for a 1977 corvette with a 3932461 stamping.

Windshield
CC
"C" is November and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in November of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
AC
"A" is September and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in September of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger  Window
CC
"C" is November and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in November of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
CC
"C" is November and "C" is 1976 so this window is original, made in November of 1976.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Left Front Wheel Stamping
K-1-6 11 14 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "6" is the year, 1976. The 11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 14th, 1976. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette.

Left Rear Wheel Stamping
K-1-6 11 14 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "6" is the year, 1976. The 11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 14th, 1976. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette.

Right Front Wheel Stamping
K-1-6 11 14 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "6" is the year, 1976. The 11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 14th, 1976. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette.

Right Rear Wheel Stamping
K-1-6 11 14 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "6" is the year, 1976. The 11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 14th, 1976. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette.

exterior color code

66
Orange Metallic

interior color code

64
Buckskin

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

K30
Cruise Control

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M40
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

V54
Luggage Rack