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Corvette 1978 25th Anniversary
Price: $21,500
Year: 1978 Miles: 57,400 Location: Tampa, FL
Exterior: Yellow
Interior: Black
Model: Coupe
Condition: 2 (more info)
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Transmission: Manual Seller id: Classic78
Posting Date: May-04-2011 Views: 78
Ad number: 2606

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VIN: 1Z87L8S425253

This is a 1978 25th Anniversary Edition Corvette 57,400 original miles Number matching vehicle Of the 46,776 Corvettes manufactured in 1978 only 932 had this combination of bright yellow exterior & black interior & with a 4-speed transmission. This was the first year of the glass fastback since 1967 . After 33 years it is likely less than 50% of the 932 have survived and significantly fewer in this condition & mileage. This is somewhat of a rare Corvette that has and will continue to increase in value. The following is an overview of the car, its condition and restoration parts. 1. As stated above this is a very low original mileage car. ( approx. 1,800 miles per year ) 2. This is a Numbers Matching car. 3. NEW original factory color paint with two coats of base color and four coats of clear coat. Excellent quality. ( Approx 8 months old ) 4. NEW Mirrored Glass T-tops and GM approved weather seal. 5. Travel Covers for T-Tops and Hold-down straps. 6. Rear roll out Privacy Cover in excellent condition. 7. NEW carpeting; front, side and kick plate . Factory correct pile. 8. Rear carpet area and door trims were in excellent condition and were re-dyed with commercial grade automobile carpet dye. 9. NEW Custom Embroidered floor mats by Lloyd Carpets. Corvette lettering to match car color. 10. Twin Sport mirrors with remote drivers side adjustment. 11. All gauges are in working condition except clock. ( Radio/ CD player has clock ) 12. Lenses to gauges are clear. 13. Factory Air conditioning. 14. Factory Aluminum Sport Wheels. ( Polished) Made by Kelsey Hayes for Corvette. 15. NEW Firestone Firehawks Indy 500 Tires, less than 400 miles ( installed January-25 2010 ) 16. Four wheel Power disk brakes in excellent condition. 17. Tilt -Telescopic steering wheel. 18. Power Steering. 19. Power Windows. 20. Power Antenna. 21. Pioneer AM/FM CD player, excellent sound. Removable face plate. ( Black, blends in with dash nicely ) 22. Hurst 4-Speed shifter. 23. All glass in excellent condition and tinted. 24. Original Jack and Space Saver Tire, with no dry rot. 25. Original dash. No cracks or waves. Interior excellent 26. No rust on frame. 27. Headlights in good working condition and aligned with body. 28. All side lights working. 29. Per body shop no evidence car was ever wrecked. 30. 350 L-48 engine that has been warmed up to run and sound like a Vette Should. Still looks relatively stock. Approx. 300 HP This is not a hot rod just a strong runner. 31. Mallory Distributor, with NEW electronic Module . ( installed 6-20- 2010 ) 32. Mallory Electronic Ignition with high performance coil ( 45,000 volts ) 33. Edelbrock performance manifold . 34. New Edelbrock 600 Carb. (1406 series with electric choke ) ( installed 1-18-2010 ) 35. Mid range performance cam, revs very quickly. High torque. Good idle. 36. Headers, great sound, not too loud. 37. NEW fuel filter. 38. NEW air filter & NEW chrome cover. 39. NEW water pump, hoses and belts, recent radiator flush & NEW antifreeze 40. NEW 160 degree thermostat. Car does not run hot. 41. NEW starter ( installed January-20-2010 ) 42. NEW Alternator (January 16-2011 ) 43. NEW Gel battery ; with quick disconnect. Very powerful. 1000 CCA 44. 3:36 Positive Traction rear end. 45. Mobil One oil & filter ( changed about 400 miles ago ) This is a beautiful car in all respects, A strong #2 and a true “Eye Catcher” from any distance. The asking price is below NADA market value. The 25th Anniversary is a “One Year Only Production” and with the color combination and the highly sought after 4-Speed it will continue to increase in value. This car shows better than the pictures and one of the best 1978s you will find. Also it is a blast to drive ! Trophy winner. { Please no trade offers } Note: Have additional pictures of interior. THIS CAR IS IN SHOW CONDITION REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERS
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