1978 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $16,995
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette $16,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $16,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
As far as Im concernedand#44; the 25th Anniversary Corvettes were the best-looking Vettes built in 78. Who cares how many they builtand#44; the point is that you can get a great-looking and distinctive classic Corvette for the price of a used Malibu sedan. The two-tone color scheme has aged well and this one sports a sparkling interior thats pure 1978 cool. A big part of the Corvette experience is hanging out with other Corvette guysand#44; and youll find that this Anniversary car will be welcomed with open arms wherever you go. The distinctive silver over dark gray paint scheme has aged well and a lot of non-Corvette folks will assume its a custom job. The truth isand#44; this is how the factory did itand#44; and the recently freshened paint looks fantastic. Theres a great gloss to the surface with only minor signs of useand#44; and the crisp bodyworkand#44; even gapsand#44; and overall look suggest a car that has been a cherished toy all its life and never a daily driver. All the special markings are still thereand#44; from the insignias on the front fenders to the L82 badges on the hoodand#44; its definitely got a performance look thanks to the flared fenders and sleek fastback roofline. For a car made in 1978and#44; this one skips the disco era goofiness and delivers a cleanand#44; chiseled performance vibe that works rather well today. The sparkling interior was called Parchment by some and Oyster by the guys at Chevrolet when this car came outand#44; but either way its a perfect match for 1978. The beautiful seats are obviously wearing replacement coversand#44; because upholstery thats 36 years old never looks that good and the grippy cloth inserts arent OEM. Howeverand#44; the carpets may very well be nice originals and the door panels are excellent. Youll note that this car is loaded with optionsand#44; including A/Cand#44; power windows and locksand#44; and a tilt/telescope steering columnand#44; all befitting Chevys flagship. The gauges are original and show quite welland#44; along with a full set of auxiliary gauges in the center stack. Color-matched floor mats help keep those light-colored carpets looking their bestand#44; and with the T-tops off on a sunny dayand#44; youll appreciate this interior a lot more than something darker. The engine is a well-maintained and mildly modified crate 350 V8and#44; replacing the somewhat sluggish original piece. With an open-element air cleanerand#44; upgraded ignition systemand#44; long-tube headersand#44; and an aluminum intake manifold with a 4-barrel carburetor on topand#44; its got more than a few more horsepower today. Finned valve covers add a retro-looking bit of performance hardwareand#44; and a few new pieces like the alternator and master cylinder brighten up the formerly all-black engine bay. A TH350 3-speed automatic was by far the most popular transmission choice in 1978 and its flanked by a brand new dual exhaust system that fits well and sounds right. The chassis is impressively clean overalland#44; perfect for a car thats going to get drivenand#44; and the factory slotted aluminum wheels have the right look inside fat 225/70/15 performance radials. The other Corvette guys are going to be mighty surprised when they see how well this Anniversary Vette movesand#44; and the slick bodywork and gorgeous interior are merely camouflage for a very fun car. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 49.0% below market avg. What's this? |