Very Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Red/Black, 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 very proud to offer this stunning numbers matching 1977 Corvette in excellent condition with only 30,760 original miles. This Corvette looks superb, runs great, and is an amazing driver; it is truly an investment grade classic. The car is totally solid with nice lines. This Corvette is finished in the beautiful, iconic, and highly desirable color combination of Medium Red (72) over Black Leather (192). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured above in the ad. This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed.

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 January of 1977. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct as this car. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and even all of the glass are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 418378, 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.

The car is loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as 8-track radio, the tilt wheel, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, and power brakes. 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 RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of this Corvette.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. 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 Medium Red (72) exterior is in marvelous 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 raised white letter tires are literally brand new with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The original YJ8 aluminum wheels look great with a nice finish and no major curb rash. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There may be some very tiny chips that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. The paint has little to no imperfections. This Corvette has absolutely 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette is original as each piece predates the car's body build date of January 7, 1977 (F07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Windshield - VC, December 1976
Driver's Window - AC, September 1976
Passenger Window - CC, November 1976
Rear Window - VC, December 1976

Interior

The Black Leather (192) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition with no major stains, rips, or tears. The seats are in excellent condition with no split seams, holes, or excessive wear. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket replacements or covers. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out, there is a just s small amount of wear on the passenger seat. The dash and center console look nice with no sun fading, there are a couple cracks by the right speaker grill. The door panels are in nice shape overall and both door pulls are solid and intact. The original 8-track stereo radio gets good reception. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Please note that 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. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. The interior in this Corvette appears to be mostly original. 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 wonderful overall 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. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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 strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and don't pull left or right. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. It runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast for its time. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos. The upper ignition shielding, original air cleaner, and stamped steal valve covers are all still in place.

The radio works as do the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, power windows, rear window defogger, and horn. Even the under-hood light works. The blower for the heater and a/c works on high only. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. 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, except for the clock. The blower for the heater and a/c works, but only on high on the max a/c setting. The air conditioning does not blow cold. The car has a newer true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. The Corvette is a true pleasure to drive this Vette, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1977 Corvette is in wonderful condition and an investment grade classic. The very low original mileage, beautiful 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, and engine assembly date, transmission casting date, transmission 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.

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..

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind that you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay a portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z37L7S418378
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "37" 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 18,378th Corvette made for 1977.

Body Build Date
F07
"F" corresponds to January and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is January 7th, 1977.

Engine Code
V1221
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "12" is the twelveth month of year and the "21" is the twenty first day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on December 21st, 1976.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CLA
This means the motor was intended for a L48 1977 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
418378
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 418378 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
L 16 6
"L" is December, "16" is the sixteenth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on December 16th, 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
L 17 6
"L" is the month December, "17" is the seventeenth day of the month, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, Meaning this intake manifold was casted on December 17th, 1976.

Distributor
1103246
The distributor is original and correct for a 77 Corvette with a 1103246 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
6 L 23
The "6" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "L" denotes December, and "23" is the twenty third day of the month meaning the distributor was made on December 23rd, 1976. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17057204
This carburetor is correct and original for a L48 77 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
3566
"356" is the 356th day from January 1st 1976, and "6" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on December 22nd, 1976.

Transmission Main Case Casting Date
11-76 15
"11" is the month, "76" is the year, and "15" is the day meaning this transmission was cast on November 15th, 1976

Transmission VIN Stamping
418378
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 418378 are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

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

exterior color code

72
Red

interior color code

192
Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M20
Automatic transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

QRZ
White Letter Tires

UM2
AM-FM Radio, Stereo with 8-Track

YJ8
Aluminum Wheels

ZX2
Convenience Group