Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Dealer Info
tel: (513) 891-2986Seven Hills Motorcars
9213 Blue Ash Rd
Cincinnati OH, 45242
LOW MILES, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Orange/Buckskin, PRICED TO SELL!!
….
Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely numbers matching 1977 Corvette in outstanding condition with only 67,765 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the rare and highly desirable color combination of Corvette Orange (66) over Buckskin Leather (642). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" and 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 starter, alternator, distributor, carburetor, and even the wheels are all correct. The last six digits of the VIN 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 and pictured.
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 very desirable 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, especially for low mileage and original examples like this car. The original T-Top bags and owners manual are included with the car.
It is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel, sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear window defogger, power brakes, and power windows. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original 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.
Model Description
The 1977 model year is a special one for the Corvette and is considered to be the best of both worlds in some respects by many with the more vintage, "Stingray" style rear window and a more modern and comfortable interior. Most notable about 1977 model year was that it was the last year for the straight back window and "Sugar Scoop" rear decklid treatment. The 1978 model year introduced the new large rear window along with the most extensive redesign in the C3 production run. The interior in 1977 was slightly improved to make the driver more comfortable by moving the steering wheel forward two inches. 1977 was also the last year to feature the round gauges, storage pocket, and retain the truly vintage sense of the Stingray cockpit. Many people prefer the more classic look and feel of the early C3's, such as this car, over the 1978-82 model years.
1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. A redesigned center console permitted universal Delco radio options. Auxiliary gauges were restyled and the ammeter was replaced with a voltmeter. The sun visors were redesigned to swivel so as to provide some glare protection from the side as well as the front. Chevrolet responded to the criticism of the previous year's steering wheel with an all new three-spoke leather-wrapped unit, which was well received. Chevrolet featured this new wheel prominently on the front of their new Corvette sales brochure. The new wheel came on all cars fitted with the optional tilt-telescopic steering column which was ordered on all but a few thousand Corvettes. Corvette's refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering and power brakes became standard and new options included body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience group. The convenience group included dome light delay, headlight warning buzzer, underhood light, low fuel warning light, interior courtesy lights, and passenger side visor mirror. Early in production, the engine paint color was changed from Chevy orange to Corporate Blue. The Stingray script, seen on front fenders since 1969 disappeared, but new cross-flags emblems began appearing on fenders before the model year ended. A Corvette milestone was reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million Corvettes since production began in 1953.
Exterior
The Corvette Orange exterior is in very nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels have a brilliant finish. Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the common cheaper aftermarket units. The BF Goodrich Radial TA white letter tires have about 90% tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some signs of age, small blemishes, and blotchy spots 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. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date of May 2, 1977 (J02). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Buckskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photo. The driver's seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, holes. 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 fantastic shape and, unlike many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this 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. The original black T-top bags are also included with the car.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great 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 strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, correct and complete as one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, original air cleaner, and original valve covers are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, power windows, rear window defogger and even the key buzzer. The blower works on all speeds and the a/c 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, evenly, and with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form 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 excellent condition. The originality, the very low miles, the very rare and desirable color combination, the great options, and the excellent overall condition make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, and transmission casting date. 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.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Sold
- Price
- $13,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 67,765
- Vin
- 1Z37L7S433301
- Stock
- 433301
- Price
- $13,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 67,765
- Vin
- 1Z37L7S433301
- Stock
- 433301
LOW MILES, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Orange/Buckskin, PRICED TO SELL!!
….
Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely numbers matching 1977 Corvette in outstanding condition with only 67,765 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the rare and highly desirable color combination of Corvette Orange (66) over Buckskin Leather (642). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" and 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 starter, alternator, distributor, carburetor, and even the wheels are all correct. The last six digits of the VIN 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 and pictured.
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 very desirable 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, especially for low mileage and original examples like this car. The original T-Top bags and owners manual are included with the car.
It is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the tilt wheel, sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear window defogger, power brakes, and power windows. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original 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.
Model Description
The 1977 model year is a special one for the Corvette and is considered to be the best of both worlds in some respects by many with the more vintage, "Stingray" style rear window and a more modern and comfortable interior. Most notable about 1977 model year was that it was the last year for the straight back window and "Sugar Scoop" rear decklid treatment. The 1978 model year introduced the new large rear window along with the most extensive redesign in the C3 production run. The interior in 1977 was slightly improved to make the driver more comfortable by moving the steering wheel forward two inches. 1977 was also the last year to feature the round gauges, storage pocket, and retain the truly vintage sense of the Stingray cockpit. Many people prefer the more classic look and feel of the early C3's, such as this car, over the 1978-82 model years.
1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. A redesigned center console permitted universal Delco radio options. Auxiliary gauges were restyled and the ammeter was replaced with a voltmeter. The sun visors were redesigned to swivel so as to provide some glare protection from the side as well as the front. Chevrolet responded to the criticism of the previous year's steering wheel with an all new three-spoke leather-wrapped unit, which was well received. Chevrolet featured this new wheel prominently on the front of their new Corvette sales brochure. The new wheel came on all cars fitted with the optional tilt-telescopic steering column which was ordered on all but a few thousand Corvettes. Corvette's refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering and power brakes became standard and new options included body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience group. The convenience group included dome light delay, headlight warning buzzer, underhood light, low fuel warning light, interior courtesy lights, and passenger side visor mirror. Early in production, the engine paint color was changed from Chevy orange to Corporate Blue. The Stingray script, seen on front fenders since 1969 disappeared, but new cross-flags emblems began appearing on fenders before the model year ended. A Corvette milestone was reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million Corvettes since production began in 1953.
Exterior
The Corvette Orange exterior is in very nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels have a brilliant finish. Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the common cheaper aftermarket units. The BF Goodrich Radial TA white letter tires have about 90% tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some signs of age, small blemishes, and blotchy spots 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. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date of May 2, 1977 (J02). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Buckskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the photo. The driver's seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, holes. 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 fantastic shape and, unlike many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this 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. The original black T-top bags are also included with the car.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great 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 strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, correct and complete as one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, original air cleaner, and original valve covers are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, power windows, rear window defogger and even the key buzzer. The blower works on all speeds and the a/c 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, evenly, and with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form 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 excellent condition. The originality, the very low miles, the very rare and desirable color combination, the great options, and the excellent overall condition make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, and transmission casting date. 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.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350ci
Body
- Body Color
- Corvette Orange (66)
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1977
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Miles
- 67,765
Interior
- Interior Color
- Buckskin Leather (642)
| exterior color code | |
| 66 | Corvette Orange |
| interior color code | |
| 642 | Buckskin Leather |
| rpo code | description |
| 1YZ87 | Corvette Sport Coupe |
| A31 | Power Windows |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger |
| 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 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group |
| item | number | description* |
| VIN | 1Z37L7S433301 | 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 33,301st Corvette made for 1977. |
| Body Build Date | J02 | "J" corresponds to May and "02" is the second day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 2, 1977. |
| Engine Code | V0426 | "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "04" is the fourth month of year and the "26" is the twenty-seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on April 26, 1977. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car. |
| Suffix Code | CLA | This means the motor was intended for a 1977 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car. |
| Engine VIN Stamp | 433301 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 433301, 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 | D 20 7 | "D" is April, "20" is the twentieth day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on April 20, 1977. |
| Intake Manifold Casting Number | 346249 | The intake manifold has a correct 346249 casting number. |
| Intake Manifold Casting Date | D 7 7 | "D" is April, the first "7" is the seventh day of the month, and the second "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on April 7, 1977. |
| Distributor | 1103248 | The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103248 stamping. |
| Distributor Date Code | 7A24 | The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "A" denotes January, and "24" is the twenty-fourth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on January 24, 1977. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine. |
| Carburetor | 17057204 | The original carburetor has the correct stamping for a 1977 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission and a/c. The fourth digit, "5," means the carb was built in the 1976 - 1979 production run. The fifth digit, "7," means it was built for the 1977 model year. The six digit, "2," indicates that it is a 4BBL carb. The seventh digit, "0," means is was built for the Chevrolet division of GM. The last digit, "4," means it was intended for use in an automatic transmission car such as this. |
| Carburetor Date Code | 0847 | The "084" is the 84th day of the year. The "7" is the year, 1977. This mean that the carburetor was made on March 25, 1977. |
| Transmission Casting Number | 8640300 | The main case of the transmission has a 8640300 casting number. |
| Transmission Casting Date | 3-77 14 | The "3" is the third month of the year, the "77" is year, and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month so this transmission main case was cast on March 14, 1977, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission. |
| Transmission Date Code | B9H19D | The "B" means the transmission as build in the Parma plant. The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year. The "H" is the sixth month of the year and the "19" is the nineteenth day of the month. The "D" is the shift in which the transmission was made. This would mean the transmission was made during the day shift in Parma on June 19, 1977. |
| Transmission VIN Stamping | 433301 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 433301, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car. |
| Alternator | 1102474 | The alternator is correct and original for a 1977 Corvette with a/c with 1102474 stamped on the housing. |
| Alternator Date Code | 7C8 | The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "8" is the eighth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on March 8, 1977. |
| Starter | 1109052 | The starter is correct and original for a 1977 Corvette with an automatic transmission with 1109052 stamped on the housing. |
| Starter Date Code | 7D15 | The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "D" denotes April, and "15" is the seventeenth day of the month meaning the starter was made on April 15, 1977. |
| Left Front Wheel Stamping | K-1-7 4 4 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 "7" is the year, 1977. The first "4" is the fourth month of the year and the second "4" is the fourth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on April 4, 1977. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette. |
| Right Front Wheel Stamping | K-1-7 4 5 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 "7" is the year, 1977. The "4" is the fourth month of the year and the "5" is the fifth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on April 5, 1977. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette. |
| Left Rear Wheel Stamping | K-1-7 4 4 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 "7" is the year, 1977. The first "4" is the fourth month of the year and the second "4" is the fourth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on April 4, 1977. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette. |
| Right Rear Wheel Stamping | K-1-7 4 5 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 "7" is the year, 1977. The "4" is the fourth month of the year and the "5" is the fifth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on April 5, 1977. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1977 Corvette. |
| Driver's Window | XG | "X" is February and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in February of 1977. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
| Passenger Window | LG | "L" is March and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in March of 1977. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
| Rear Window | GG | The first "G" is April and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in April of 1977. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
