Low Mileage, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Auto, 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 glad to offer this numbers matching 1978 Camaro in fantastic driver condition with only 88,855 original miles. This Camaro looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car has great lines and one can even see how clean the car is underneath in the many photos of the underside. 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 Carmine (77) over Carmine (74R) 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 trim 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 May of 1978. The last six digits of the VIN, 611228, are stamped on the engine pad verifying it as the original engine. Even detailed parts like the carburetor, distributor, and most of the windows are date coded and original.

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, that shows the mileage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, video, and information in this ad to get a true sense of how 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 Carmine (77) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The chrome and other bright work look great with a brilliant finish and no pitting. The chrome rally wheels are in amazing condition with a bright finish and no curb rash. The GoodYear Eagle GTII raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 235/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some spots in the paint around the car, some spots on the hood scoop, and other tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside, the car is clean underneath and we have not seen rust issues. 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 nice this car looks.

Interior

The Carmine (74R) interior of the Camaro is in wonderful 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. 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, just some small signs of wear from over the years. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in great condition overall and fit well to the doors. The door pulls are solid and intact. The dash is a bit warped, which is a typical issue on this ear Camaro. The dash has a carpeted cover so this issue is not very noticeable. The radio sounds great and gets good reception. 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 and in excellent condition. The headliner is in excellent condition and not sagging at all. The trunk is clean and nicely detailed.

Camaro 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 Camaro seems to be in great 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 and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad 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 and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do the wipers, exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, oil light, fasten seat belt light, and hazard lights. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The A/C blows cold and the compressor can be seen engaging properly in the video. All of the gauges work. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1978 Camaro is in excellent driver condition. The low mileage, the originality, and the beautiful color scheme make this car particularly desirable and hard to duplicate. Nice examples of the second-generation Camaros like this 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 this car is very 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 in such great detail with so many photos and a video as well as giving you all of the other numbers/options. 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 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 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.

exterior color code

77
Carmine

interior color code

74R
Carmine Vinyl

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1FQ87
Camaro Sport Coupe

AK1
Belts, Color-Keyed Seat and Shoulder

A01
Soft Ray Tinted Glass

B37
Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Front and Rear

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Mirrors, Sport Right and Left

D55
Console

D80
Spoiler Rear

J50
Power Brakes

LG3
Engine, 305ci, 145hp V8

MX1
Automatic Transmission

UM2
Radio AM-FM with Stereo Tape

U80
Rear Seat Speakers

ZJ7
Rally Wheels

item
number
description

VIN
1Q87U8N611228
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Q" is the series, Camaro.  The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, U, correct for an 305 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 11,228th Camaro made for 1978.

Body Build Date
05D
"05" denotes the month, and "D" denotes the week, meaning the body build date of this camaro is the fourth week of May.

Engine Code
V0524
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "24" is the twenty four day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 24th, 1979.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
CEM
This means the motor is a 305ci V8, with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
611228
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 611228, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
361979
The engine block has the correct 361979 casting number for a 1978 Camaro.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
246230
This intake manifold has the correct 246230 stamping for a 78 305ci Camaro.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
F 16 8
"F" is the month June, "16" is the sixteenth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, meaning this intake manifold was cast on June 16th, 1978.

Distributor
1103282
The distributor is correct and original for a Camaro with a 1103282 Stamping.

Distributor Date Code
8 F 13
"8" is the last digit of the calendar year, "F" is the month June, and "13" is the thirteenth day of the month, meaning this distributor was made on June 13th, 1978.

Carburetor
17058386
The carburetor is correct and original for a 1978 camaro with a 305ci V8, with a 17058386 stamping.

Drivers Window
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.

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

Rear Window
JJ
"J" is May and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in May of 1978. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.