L82, M21 4-Spd, STUNNING CONDITION, Low Miles 25th Anniversary, 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 spectacular 1978 Corvette in wonderful condition with the high performance L82 option, M21 close ratio 4-Speed manual transmission, and only 57,345 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. This drive train combination is the most desirable and sought-after that was available for a late C3 Corvette. This is the best and most performance-oriented options one could order for 1979. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful and very rare color combination of Anniversary 2-Tone Silver (13) & Dark Grey (07) over Red Cloth interior (72C). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The car also comes with a copy of a build sheet that verifies not only that these are the correct paint and trims codes, but also verifies that it came new from the factory as an L82 manual transmission car and all the other highly desirable options the car has.

In addition to the copy of the build sheet this L82 Corvette comes with a wealth of original documentation, receipts, and service records. The car comes with copies of previous titles and dozens and dozens records for service and maintenance of the years. The service records total over $19,500 so this car has been very well maintained and cared for. The previous titles and all the receipts confirm the low original mileage. The car also comes with the original owner's manual and a really cool original Chevrolet brochure from 1978 with a Silver Anniversary Corvette on the cover.

The car also comes with the 1979 Chevrolet Consumer Information booklet, sport mirror/turn signal and headlight dimmer lever visor insert, original Goodyear tire booklet, Chevrolet chemical paint spotting sheet, and the 1979 GM maintenance schedule booklet.

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. 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.

Please note that all 1978 Corvettes wore the "25th Anniversary" badge. However, only certain cars, such as this example, were the actual Silver Anniversary Editions with the Silver Anniversary regular production order (RPO), "B2Z." This is verified by the trim tag that is pictured in this ad showing the paint to be 13 for the bright Silver upper sections and 07 for the Dark Gray lower section, which was only used in 1978 and only for the B2Z Corvettes, on the darker lower portion.

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 Silver Anniversary 2-Tone exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. All four factory bonding strips on all four fenders appears to be in place intact, which would indicate that this Corvette has a no-hit body and has never been in a serious accident. The factory YJ8 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some very tiny imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette 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 and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage.” We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Red Cloth interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no holes or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. It is particularly important that these original seats are in such great condition since the cloth seats are no longer available and there are no easy replacements if the seats are overly worn or need to be replaced. The carpet is also in excellent condition with no holes, tears, or stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. Unlike many other Corvettes from this era, the door panels fit well and tight to the doors. This Corvette has a vintage looking modern radio from RetroSound that was designed specifically for this model. Most important, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

This Corvette also comes with T-Top bags.

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.

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 amazing 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 shifter is tight, smooth, and does not pop out of gear. The clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. Three is no blue smoke when running or driving the car. 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 and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, dash light, wipers, power windows, and the power antenna, which can be seen operating in the video and is a very common problem on C3 Corvettes. All of the gauges work including the clock. Even very detailed items like the hood light and key buzzer still work. The air conditioning 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 with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the manual transmission and the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1978 Corvette is in fantastic condition and exceptionally rare with the L82 and close ratio 4-speed manual transmission combination. The low mileage, the beautiful and rare color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. 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.

exterior color code

13
Silver

7
Dark Grey

interior color code

122
Oyster Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

B2Z
Silver Anniversary Paint

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L82
220hp, 350ci Engine

M21
4-Speed Close Ratio Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column

QBS
255/60R15 White Letter Tires

UP6
AM-FM Stereo Radio W/ CB

U75
Power Antenna

U81
Dual Rear Speakers

YJ8
Aluminum Wheels

ZX2
Convenience Group