Only 22,080 Original Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Red/Red, 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 very proud to offer this completely numbers matching 1977 Corvette in outstanding condition with only 22,080 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 is finished in the rare and beautiful color combination of Medium Red (72) over Red Leather (722). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. Red/Red is an iconic and highly desirable color combination for a classic Corvette.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the starter, alternator, carburetor, and even the window glass. The last six digits of the VIN 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.

Besides the excellent color combination this Corvette is absolutely loaded with appealing options as one can see in the extensive list of RPO codes in this ad such as the high performance Gymkhana suspension, 8-track radio, luggage rack, tilt wheel, sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear window defogger, power brakes, and power windows. 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 Medium Red exterior is in very nice driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss and deep shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original YJ8 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The white letter tires are literally brand new with less than ten miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The car has had one repaint in the original and correct color, there are some very small blemishes and orange peel around the car that was too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original all pieces predate the car's body build date of May 19, 1977 (J19). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Red Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look excellent with no excessive wear. The driver's seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and, unlike many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this all 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 car 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 beautifully clean, detailed, correct and complete as one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, original air cleaner, and original valve covers are still in place.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, power windows, and even the rear window defogger. The blower works on all speeds and the a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly, evenly, 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 Gymkhana suspension and T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1977 Corvette is in excellent condition. The originality, the very low miles, the very rare and desirable color combination, the great options, and the excellent 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. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, and transmission casting date. 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.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description

VIN
1Z37L7S435624
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, "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 35,624th Corvette made for 1977.

Body Build Date
J19
"J" corresponds to May and "19" is the nineteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 19, 1977.

Engine Code
V0506
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 6, 1977.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
435624
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 435624, 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
E 5 7
"E" is May, "5" is the fifth day of the month, and "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 5, 1977, which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17057204
The original carburetor has the correct stamping for a 1977 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission and a/c. The fourth digit, "5," means the carb was built in the 1976 - 1978 production run. The fifth digit, "7," means it was built for the 1977 model year. The six digit, "2," indicates that it is a 4BBL carb. The seventh digit, "0," means is was built for the Chevrolet division of GM. The last digit, "4," means it was intended for use in an automatic transmission car such as this.

Carburetor Date Code
1267
The "126" is the 126th day of the year. The "7" is the year, 1977. This mean that the carburetor was made on May 6, 1977. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
346249
The intake manifold has a correct 346249 casting number.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
C 2 7
"C" is March, the "2" is the second day of the month, and the "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on March 2, 1977. 

Alternator
1102474
The alternator is original and correct for a 1977 Corvette with a 1102474 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
7D13
The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "D" denotes April, and "13" is the thirteenth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on April 13, 1977. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Starter
1109052
The starter is original and correct for a 1977 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1109052 stamping.

Starter Date Code
7C3
The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "3" is the third day of the month meaning the starter was made on March 3, 1977. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Transmission Casting Number
8640300
The main case of the transmission has the correct 8640300 casting number.

Transmission Casting Date
2 5-77
The "2" is the second day of the month, the "5" is the fifth month of the year, and the "77" is the year so the transmission main case was cast on May 2, 1977, which is correct as it predates the assembly date.

Transmission Date Code
B7E11D
The "B" means the transmission as build in the Parma plant. The "7" is the last digit of the calendar year. The "E" is the fifth month of the year and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month. The "D" is the shift in which the transmission was made. This would mean the transmission was made during the day shift in Parma on May 11, 1977.

Transmission VIN Stamping
435624
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 435624, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Windshield
GG
The first "G" is April and the second "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in April of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
LG
The "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.

Passenger  Window
GG
The first "G" is April and the second "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in April of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
GG
The first "G" is April and the second "G" is 1977 so this window is original, made in April of 1977.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

72
Medium Red

interior color code

722
Red Leather

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

B32
Color Keyed Floor Mats

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

FE7
Gymkhana Suspension

K30
Cruise Control

J50
Power Brakes

L48
350ci V8 Engine

M40
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N41
Power Steering

QRZ
White Letter Tires

V54
Luggage and Roof Panel Rack

UM2
AM-FM Radio, Stereo with 8-Track

YJ8
Aluminum Wheels

ZX2
Convenience Group