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1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

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Sold for $22,250 on 10/5/22comments-icon52Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 350ci L82 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in black over matching leather. The car is equipped with a Positraction differential, 15″ eight-slot alloy wheels, a dual exhaust system, an Alpine stereo, aftermarket speakers, power windows, and air conditioning. The car shows 35k miles following its recent acquisition by the selling dealer, and service in 2022 has reportedly included an oil change, repainting the engine, and replacing the starter, spark plugs, wires, and gaskets and seals. This C3 Corvette is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a recent invoice and a clean Michigan title.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The car is finished in black, and the selling dealer notes evidence of a repaint. Features include pop-up headlights, side marker lights, fender air vents, sport mirrors, and quad taillights. The rear valance was repainted in November 2020.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The 15″ eight-slot alloy wheels are mounted with 255/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that were installed in November 2020, when power steering hoses were replaced. Braking is handled by four-wheel power-assisted discs.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black leather along with a color-matching dash, center console, door panels, and carpeting. Interior amenities include power windows, a tilting and telescoping steering column, air conditioning, and an Alpine stereo paired with aftermarket speakers mounted in the rear area.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer. Gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level are located in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 35k miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The 350ci L82 V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and an aluminum intake manifold and was factory rated at 220 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Work in 2022 has reportedly included an oil change, repainting the engine, and replacing the starter, spark plugs, wires, and gaskets and seals.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. A dual-exhaust system without catalytic converters has been installed.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The engine serial number stamp reads 18S412880 and is shown above.

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Winning Bid USD $22,250 by kicks
Auction Ended October 5, 2022 at 10:30AM PT
Bids 24
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Seller: Bri2203
Location: Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1Z8748S412880
  • 35k Miles Shown
  • 350ci L82 V8
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Positraction Differential
  • Black Paint
  • Black Leather Upholstery
  • 15″ Eight-Slot Alloy Wheels
  • Aftermarket Dual Exhaust System
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Sport Mirrors
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alpine CD Stereo
  • Power Windows
  • Tilting & Telescoping Steering Column
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #86413