Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Type LT, A/C, Auto, #'s Match, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1978 Camaro Type LT in excellent driver condition with only 52,495 original miles. This car runs well, drives great, and has great lines; one can even see how clean the car is underneath in the photos below of the car on a lift. This Camaro is very original, totally stock, unmodified, and unmolested. This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Camaro that is ready to be used and enjoyed 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 these second-generation F-Body Camaros are appreciating fast and the market on them is red hot right now.

The Camel (63) over Tan Cloth (62C) interior is a very rare and beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.

Besides the correct paint and interior codes this Camaro is “numbers matching” meaning the engine in the car is the original unit that was installed new at the factory in Norwood, OH in March of 1978. Even detailed parts like the carburetor, intake manifold, alternator, and even all the glass is date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 576602, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad verifying it as the original engine.

The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, the shows the milage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, numbers, video, and information in this ad to get a true sense of clean, nice, and original this Camaro really is.

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

Exterior

The Camel (63) exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos, the paint has a fine gloss. The chrome and other bright work look great overall with a brilliant finish. The rally wheels are in great condition with a nice finish and no curd rash. The Hoosier raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left, are sized 205/70R14, and are older. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some blotchy spots, some dents and dings, and other tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up in the photos, but overall the car looks very nice for its age. As one can see in the many photos of the underside, the car is clean underneath. We have included specific photos of the spring perches, rockers, lower quarter panels, upper area of the trunk below the rear window, and other areas most prone to rust on a second-generation Camaro to show how it looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Camaro both pieces of door glass, the rear window, and even the windshield all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of the fourth week of March, 1978 (03D). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Tan Cloth (62C) interior of the Camaro is in fantastic condition. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. The seats are 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. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the gauge lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition with no major stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in wonderful condition overall and fit well to the doors. The door pulls are solid and in tact. The dash looks great with no splits, sun fading, or cracks; it is a bit warped on the front edge as one can see in the photos. The center console lid has some cracks where the driver's elbow sits. The original 8-track radio works well and 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 second generation Camaros and an issue many buyers do not think to check. The original package tray is not warped. The headliner is in excellent condition and not sagging at all.

The truck is clean, complete, and nicely detailed. The original jack, jack handle, jack base, trunk mat, and spare are all still with the car.

Camaro 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 Camaro is in seems to be in good mechanical condition. The numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. This Camaro is a nice driver that feels great on the road. 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. This Camaro has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, correct, and original as one can see in the photos. The original air cleaner, stamped steel valve covers, intake duct, and catalytic converter are all still in place.

The horn works as do the wipers, exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, oil light, fasten seat belt light, hazard lights, cigarette lighter, remote trunk release, and rear window defogger on both speeds. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. Even detailed items work like the trunk light and glove box light. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock and the tachometer. The air conditioning does not blow cold. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1978 Camaro Type LT is in excellent condition. The unmolested originality, numbers matching engine, and the beautiful color scheme make this car particularly desirable and hard to duplicate. Original and unmolested examples of the second-generation Camaros like this Type LT are extremely difficult to find and draw a huge premium in the current market. Numbers matching and originality is extremely important in Camaro pricing and as one can see this car is very original and correct. Cars like this are the Barrett Jackson stars of the future.

This Camaro always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of second-generation Camaros have increased drastically over the past years, especially for exceptional examples like this car. 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 with so many photos and a video as well as giving you all of the other numbers. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Chevrolet pricing 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 the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of 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. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.

item
number
description

VIN
1S87U8N576602
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "S" is the series, Type LT.  The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, U, correct for an 305ci car.  The sixth digit, "8," indicates the model year, 1978.  The "N" is the plant where the car was produced, Norwood.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 76,602nd Camaro made for 1978.

Body Build Date
03D
"03" denotes the month, and "D" denotes the week, meaning the body build date of this camaro is the fourth week of March.

Engine Code
F0313
"F" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "03" is the third month of year and the "13" is the thirteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on March 13th, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CEM
This means the motor was a 1978 305ci with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
576602
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 576602, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346280
The intake manifold is correct and original for a 1978 camaro with a 346280 stamping.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
A 24 8
"A" denotes the month, "24" is the day, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this intake manifold was cast on January 24th, 1978.

Alternator
1102480
The alternator is correct and original for a 78 camaro with a 1102480 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
8 B 16
"8" is the last digit of the calendar year, "B" denotes the month, and "16" is the day meaning this alternator was made on February 16th, 1978.

Carburetor
17058114
The carburetor is correct and original for a 1978 Camaro Type LT with a 17058114 stamping.

Carburetor Date Code
3507
"350" is the day from January 1st, 1977, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carbuertor was made on December 16th, 1977.

Windshield
LJ
"L" is March and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in March of 1978. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Drivers Window
XJ
"X" is February and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in February of 1978. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger  Window
XJ
"X" is February and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in February of 1978. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
JG
"J" is May and "G" is 191977 so this window is original, made in May of 1977. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Transmission VIN Stamping
576602
The Transmission has the correct last 6 digits of the VIN stamping on the housing, meaning it is correct and original to the car.

exterior color code

63
Camel

interior color code

62C
Tan Cloth

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1FS87
Camaro LT

AK1
Belts, color-keyed seat and shoulder

B37
Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear

C50
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior

D55
Console

J50
Power Brakes

LG3
Engine, 305ci, 145hp V8 (135hp in Calif)

MX1
Transmission, automatic

N33
Tilt Steering Column

N65
Spare Tire, space saver

PE1
Wheels, custom-style

QBT
Tires, FR78x14 belted radial white letter

UM2
Radio, AM-FM with stereo tape

U76
Antenna, Windshield type

U80

Dual Rear Speaker