Very Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Yellow/Black, #'s Match, 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 very proud to offer this numbers matching 1977 Corvette in fantastic condition with only 45,870 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It has been refinished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of bright yellow over black leather.

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 April of 1977. Even detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and most of the windows are date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 431258, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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.

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 very desirable 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, especially for low mileage and original examples like this car. The original owner's manual is included with the car.

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 numbers, and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original 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.

Model Description

The 1977 model year is a special one for the Corvette and is considered to be the best of both worlds in some respects by many with the more vintage, "Stingray" style rear window and a more modern and comfortable interior. Most notable about 1977 model year was that it was the last year for the straight back window and "Sugar Scoop" rear decklid treatment. The 1978 model year introduced the new large rear window along with the most extensive redesign in the C3 production run. The interior in 1977 was slightly improved to make the driver more comfortable by moving the steering wheel forward two inches. 1977 was also the last year to feature the round gauges, storage pocket, and retain the truly vintage sense of the Stingray cockpit. Many people prefer the more classic look and feel of the early C3's, such as this car, over the 1978-82 model years.

1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. A redesigned center console permitted universal Delco radio options. Auxiliary gauges were restyled and the ammeter was replaced with a voltmeter. The sun visors were redesigned to swivel so as to provide some glare protection from the side as well as the front. Chevrolet responded to the criticism of the previous year's steering wheel with an all new three-spoke leather-wrapped unit, which was well received. Chevrolet featured this new wheel prominently on the front of their new Corvette sales brochure. The new wheel came on all cars fitted with the optional tilt-telescopic steering column which was ordered on all but a few thousand Corvettes. Corvette's refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering and power brakes became standard and new options included body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience group. The convenience group included dome light delay, headlight warning buzzer, underhood light, low fuel warning light, interior courtesy lights, and passenger side visor mirror. Early in production, the engine paint color was changed from Chevy orange to Corporate Blue. The Stingray script, seen on front fenders since 1969 disappeared, but new cross-flags emblems began appearing on fenders before the model year ended. A Corvette milestone was reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million Corvettes since production began in 1953.

Exterior

The bright yellow exterior is in wonderful driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels have a brilliant finish with no major curb rash. Please note that this Corvette has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheaper aftermarket foreign made replacements. The Goodyear Eagle GT raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some thin paint on the edge of the left rear finder, a couple touch ups and hairline cracks on the front bumper, and some other very tiny blemishes that were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing 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 and this Corvette has no rust issues. The frame is totally solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield or “birdcage,” which are the two 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 April 19, 1977 (I19). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are crystal clear. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no holes, split seams, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out, just a small amount of wear there. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains. This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. There is one small spot in the carpet near the driver's seat, but as one can see in the photos it is not very noticeable. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The original arms rest for the parking brake console is still with the car. The door panels are in fantastic shape and, unlike many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original spare is still with the car. 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.

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 numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. 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. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, dash lights, horn, and wipers. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Even detailed items like the key buzzer work. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly and with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. 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 1977 Corvette is in excellent driver condition. The originality, the very low miles, and the great overall condition make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, engine suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, transmission casting number, transmission casting date, and transmission date code. 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 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'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
1Z37L7S431258
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 31,258th Corvette made for 1977.

Body Build Date
I19
"I" corresponds to April and "19" is the nineteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is April 19th, 1977.

Engine Code
V0405
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "04" is the fourth month of year and the "05" is the fifth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on April 5th, 1977.  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
431258
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 431258 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
G 30 7
"G" is July, "20" is the thirtyth day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on July 30th, 1977. 

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
D 4 7
"D" is the month April, "4" is the fourth day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, Meaning this intake manifold was casted on April 4th, 1977.

Distributor
1103256
The distributor is original and correct for a 77 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103256 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
7 C 15
The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "15" is the fifteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on March 15th, 1977. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17057202
This carburetor is correct and original for a L48 1977 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
089 7
"089" is the 89th day from January 1st 1977, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on March 30th, 1977.

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

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

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

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
8640300
The Main case of the transmission has the correct 8640300 casting number

Transmission Main Case Casting Date
5-77 21
"5" is the month, "77" is the year, and "21" is the day meaning this transmission was cast on May 21st, 1977

Transmission VIN Stamping
431258
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 431258 are stamped on the transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M40
Automatic Transmission

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo