1978 Chevrolet Corvette
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

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Description

1978 marked Corvettes 25th year of production and was celebrated by the most extensive redesign since the 1968 model. The new fastback rear end styling featured a large rear window, but not a hatchback. The change created significantly more luggage space behind the seats. The interior was also significantly redesigned. The speedometer and tachometer were redone in a more square, vertical mode. A glove box was added, inner door panels were completely new and featured screwed on arm rests instead of the molded-in style common to Corvettes since 1965. This particular car comes finished in the original colors of dark blue with dark blue leather interior. The paint is new on the car and was done within the last year. The blue interior is also new and was done around 4 years ago when the current owner purchased the car. The paint is in very good condition and has been resprayed in the last few years. There are no notable The front and rear bumpers both show well with no damage showing to either. The body is very straight and all doors shut tight with good gaps all around. The car has had L82 emblems added to the hood. All other emblems look great as well as the stainless rocker panels. Inside, the carpet appears to be original and in good condition overall with just some minor fading. The seats have been reupholstered in the correct color blue leather and look great. No major wear to be found on either. The original AM/FM stereo has been replaced with an updated AM/FM/CD player. All lights, blinkers, power windows and wipers work with no problems. Under the hood, the numbers matching 350 Cu In V8 runs great. The motor is very original and appears to have never had any aftermarket parts ever added with the exception of new chrome valve covers. This is an original A/C car but it is currently not blowing cold. The underside of the car is solid and is free of any damage. The original wheels look great and are wrapped with newer BF Goodrich radial T/A's. The current mileage shows 27,458 and the VIN number is 1Z87L8S411445. The car is being sold on a clean Illinois title showing that the current owner has had the car since 2006.

Stock #
3608
Vin:
3608
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
0