1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette; finished in white over black, this C3 has remained in the same family since new and is offered for sale for the first time since 1978. Astronauts and fighter pilots most certainly did not drive foreign cars in the 1960s and 70s... They drove Corvettes. The original owner was an Air Force pilot who ordered this car while stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany; he brought it back to the states with him the next year, then kept it for the remainder of his life. He and his wife continued to enjoy it during their retirement on Floridas Gulf Coast up until a few years ago when they moved to Savannah to be closer to their children and grandchildren. The lifelong owner of this car passed away last year, and we are selling his beloved Corvette on behalf of the family. This C3 has among the most complete documentation we have seen, with records to new.

Cosmetically, this car presents to a nice driver standard throughout. Although some light patina is present, the fiberglass body remains in good condition. Interior is believed to be mostly original and there is light wear showing on the leather seating surfaces, but overall this presents as a very honest and original example that has been gently used, but well cared for throughout its life. The headlight actuators are occasionally sticky and sometimes need a little help but otherwise we are not aware of any present service needs.

This Corvette has been garage kept and well maintained throughout its life; major service within the last 20,000 miles includes a cooling system refresh with water pump, thermostat, radiator, hoses and heater core; power steering pump and hoses; tune up and carburetor rebuild; transmission rebuild; chassis lube, shocks, wheel bearings and brakes (many of these items have been addressed multiple times over the life of the car). Records indicate a valve job and new head gaskets in 1985 at 50k miles.

The original numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8 remains under the hood; the L82 engine was the highest-performance option available in 1978. Its mated to a Turbo-Hyrdamatic 400 automatic transmission. Starts easily and runs and drives well. A/C has been converted to R134a and is blowing cold. A trove of records accompanies the sale, including all of the original purchase documents, plus complete service records dating to new.

For more information about this single-owner 1978 Chevrolet Corvette for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.