Low Miles, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Black/Black, Auto, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1978 Corvette in excellent condition with only 57,870 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 and highly desirable color combination of Black (19) over Black (19). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.

The car comes with dozens and dozens of records and receipts for service and maintenance of the years. The service records total over $8,600 so this car has been very well maintained and cared for. The car also comes with a wealth of original documentation including the original owners manual, warranty page showing the original owner's name, original Delco battery card, 1978 Chevrolet Consumer Information pamphlet, EPA sticker, and the original Goodyear tire booklet.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "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 St. Louis in September of 1977. Very detailed parts like the carburetor and even all of the window glass is all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 401499, are stamped on the engine pad, 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 in this ad.

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.

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 Black (19) exterior is in wonderful driver 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. The chrome rally wheels have an amazing finish with no curb rash and look great on the car. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter tires are have plenty of life left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some small 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. The nose has a few notorious spider cracks from over the years. The Corvette has no rust issues and 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 “bird cage” or windshield area, which are the 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.

Interior

The Black interior in this Corvette is in absolutely outstanding condition. The seats look almost brand new with no holes, no split seams, or wear. The seat is not worn on in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet also looks like new with no rips, holes, or stains. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash and console look nice with no sun fading. There is one small crack on the dash. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The modern stereo sounds awesome and the power antenna works as it should. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and 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 very good mechanical condition. As stated above, the comes with over $8,600 in receipts for it is well sorted mechanically. The numbers matching L48 engine 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 transmission feels very good and 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 and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, power antenna, and power windows. All of the gauges work and even the clock runs. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. Even very detailed items like the key buzzer and glove box light work. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding 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. The air conditioning worked when we first received the car, but it is not blowing cold so it may need some freon. The car now has a true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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 1978 Corvette is in excellent driver condition. The low mileage, the extensive service history, the beautiful original 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 correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission casting number, casting date, assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. 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.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z87L8S401499
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, "8," indicates the model year, 1978.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 1,499th Corvette made for 1978.

Body Build Date
A19
"A" corresponds to September and "19" is the nineteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is September 19th, 1977.

Engine Code
V0914
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "09" is the ninth month of year and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on September 14th, 1977.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CLM
This means the motor was intended for a 1978 Corvette with an automatic, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
401499
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 401499, 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 1978 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
G 10 7
"G" is July, "10" is the tenth day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on July 10th, 1977. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346249
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 1978 corvette with a 346249 casting number

Intake Manifold Casting Date
I 11 7
"I" is September, "11" is the eleventh day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 11th, 1977. 

Carburetor
17058204
The carburetor is correct and original for a 78 corvette with a 17058204 stamping.

Carburetor Date Code
2207
"220" is the day of the year from January 1st, 1977, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carb was made on August 8th, 1977

Windshield
AG
"A" is September and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in September of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
IG
"I" is June and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in June of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger  Window
TG
"T" is August and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in August of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
AG
"A" is September and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in September of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
8640300
This main case casting number is correct for a 1979 corvette with a 8640300 stamping.

Transmission Main Case Casting Date
8-77 1
"8" denotes the month, "77" is the year, and "1" is the day of the month, meaning this transmission was cast on August 1st, 1977

Transmission VIN Stamping
401499
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 401499, are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

exterior color code

19
Black

interior color code

19
Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

K30
Cruise Control

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

NA5
Standard Emissions

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

U81
Dual Rear Speaker

ZX2
Convenience Group