Very Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Silver Anniversary/Oyster, 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 beautiful 1978 Silver Anniversary Corvette in beautiful condition with only 36,545 Miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful and exceptionally rare color combination of 25th Anniversary 2-Tone Silver (13) & Dark Grey (07) over Oyster interior (122). 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 "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine in the car is the correct and original unit that was installed in the car new at the factory in St. Louis in February of 1978. The last six digits of the VIN, 418367, is stamped on the engine pad.

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. 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.

One may notice that the odometer shows 58,808, that is kilometers not miles. 58,808 km is about 36,545 miles. Since this car was sold new in Canada the odometer is in kilometers not miles. The speedometer is also in kilometers and goes to 240.

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. The factory YJ8 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Cooper Cobra raised white letter tires are literally brand new and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There are some tiny nicks and some there 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. 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, 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original, both side windows and the rear window all predate the car's body build date of February 1, 1978 (F01). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Oyster interior in this Corvette is in wonderful condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats are in “like new” condition with no holes, rips, or split seams. The seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great condition with no holes or tears. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The original radio works and most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The door panels are in great shape overall. Unlike many other Corvettes from this era, the door panels fit well and tight to the doors. 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..

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a light color like Oyster, 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 low mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. There 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 the wipers, exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, indicators, power windows, and rear defrost. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. The headlights can be see going up and down in the video in this ad. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock. The a/c does not blow cold and the power locks do not work. The car now has a true dual exhaust with no catalytic converter and a very health 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 wonderful driver condition. Special and Anniversary Edition Corvettes always draw a premium over their standard Corvette counterparts. The numbers matching engine, the beautiful and rare color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in Corvette pricing and as one can see this Silver Anniversary Edition is correct. 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. While we believe the mileage to be original, but the title shows nonactual; this is due to the fact that the odometer is in kilometers. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. This is especially true with the Silver Anniversary Editions in our experience. These cars have been catching up to the '78 Pace Cars in value and many people, myself included, prefer the Anniversary Edition over the Pace 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 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 prospective 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. 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's 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
1Z87L8S418367
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 18,367th Corvette made for 1978.

Body Build Date
F01
"F" corresponds to February and "01" is the first day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is February 1st, 1978.

Engine Code
V0117
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "01" is the first month of year and the "17" is the seventeenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 17th, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
418367
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 418367, 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
A 16 8
"A" is January, "16" is the sixteenth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 16th, 1978. 

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
A 6 8
"A" is January, "6" is the sixth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 6th, 1978. 

Alternator
1102908
This alternator is correct and original for a 78 corvette with A/C with a 1102908 stamping

Alternator Date Code
8 A 18
The "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "A" denotes January, and "18" is the eighteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on January 18, 1978. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17057204
The carburetor is correct and original for a 78 corvette with a 17058204 stamping.

Driver's Window
YG
"Y" is October and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in October 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
VG
"V" is December and "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in December of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

13
Silver

7
Dark Grey

interior color code

122
Oyster

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

B2Z
Silver Anniversary Paint

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Stereo Radio

U81
Dual Rear Speakers

YJ8
Aluminum Wheels