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1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary with just 92 miles

Old 02-21-2012, 12:07 PM
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1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary For Sale Stock #2583 Code correct Silver Anniversary exterior, code correct Black cloth interior. Numbers matching 185hp 350ci engine, automatic transmission, posi rear-end. Factory features include air conditioning, tilt-n-tele, power windows, power locks, power steering, power brakes, power antenna, aluminum wheels, dual sport mirrors, ZX2 Convenience (lighting) Group, cargo shade, cruise control, AM/FM/8 track stereo, dual rear speakers, cloth interior, rear defrost, heavy duty battery.Originally assembled on August 9, 1978, this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary is in near showroom condition, as it should be with just *92* DOCUMENTED ORIGINAL MILES! This car shows original paint, which is in particularly nice condition for its age. Every piece of exterior glass on this car shows a correct date code. Exterior door handles are in very good condition with no finish or typical rubbing issues, and the taillights are in excellent condition with no typical fading or cracking. Weatherstripping looks to be in very good condition, and is still soft. Slotted aluminum wheels are in very good condition, and wear original Goodyear Polysteel Radial raised white letter tires. There tires show an average of 9/32nds tread depth remaining in the front, and an average of 8/32nds tread depth remaining in the rear. The RARE Black cloth interior in this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary shows excellent condition factory seat covers, steering wheel, door panels, center console, dash pad, gauges, and carpet. The numbers matching engine in this car shows casting date July 23, 1978, and final assembly date July 27, 1978. Correct hoses and ignition shielding are in place, as is the correct carburetor and intake manifold. Frame is clean, solid, and rust-free. Original literature for this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary includes the owner's manual, build sheet, Goodyear tire brochure, warranty booklet, aluminum wheel removal guide, and battery brochure. This car has been fully serviced, and all instrument gauges, lights, turn signals, brakes, engine, transmission and rear-end are all in good operating condition. This is no doubt one of the lowest mileage 1978 Silver Anniversary cars in existence -- this is as close as you can get to a brand new 1978 Corvette, call us now as this is not an easy to find car! 92 ACTUAL MILES!! FREE 2 YEAR/50K ADDITIONAL MILE WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED AT ADVERTISED PRICE, GOOD AT ANY REPAIR FACILITY NATIONWIDE!! Our Price: $29,999

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....damn, that warranty is better than the "factory original" one!!!

....very stunning car.
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But what a waste to be sitting around since 1978!
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Originally Posted by Ret.Horsecop13
But what a waste to be sitting around since 1978!
It just needs a home.
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Originally Posted by Rick@BuyAVette
It just needs a home.
Can it be driven, - have you driven it or do you put dollies under the wheels and push it around so it does not rack up a mile or 2?
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Originally Posted by Mr. Gizmo
Can it be driven, - have you driven it or do you put dollies under the wheels and push it around so it does not rack up a mile or 2?
Yes it can be driven it runs and drives perfectly around our lot.
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What a story - if this car could talk...
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Looking for a NEW 1978 Corvette, this one is as close as it gets.
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Originally Posted by VETFEVER
What a story - if this car could talk...
If it could talk it would say..."Somebody please drive me. I'm bored to tears!"
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I wish I could.
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Bump for a very nice 78'!! I wish I had a bigger garage!!
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Originally Posted by Brooklinite
If it could talk it would say..."Somebody please drive me. I'm bored to tears!"
Man - one day - my childhood dream car
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Originally Posted by Rick@BuyAVette
Yes it can be driven it runs and drives perfectly around our lot.
You better not crack 100 miles
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This car was bought today by a gentleman from Australia. We believe he has gotten one of the cream of the crop Corvette. Congrats to him.
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Originally Posted by Rick@BuyAVette
This car was bought today by a gentleman from Australia. We believe he has gotten one of the cream of the crop Corvette. Congrats to him.
I bet it will be worth afew bucks down under - but I thought they had some pretty strict rules about left-hand drive cars down there...
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Originally Posted by Rick@BuyAVette


1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary For Sale Stock #2583 Code correct Silver Anniversary exterior, code correct Black cloth interior. Numbers matching 185hp 350ci engine, automatic transmission, posi rear-end. Factory features include air conditioning, tilt-n-tele, power windows, power locks, power steering, power brakes, power antenna, aluminum wheels, dual sport mirrors, ZX2 Convenience (lighting) Group, cargo shade, cruise control, AM/FM/8 track stereo, dual rear speakers, cloth interior, rear defrost, heavy duty battery.Originally assembled on August 9, 1978, this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary is in near showroom condition, as it should be with just *92* DOCUMENTED ORIGINAL MILES! This car shows original paint, which is in particularly nice condition for its age. Every piece of exterior glass on this car shows a correct date code. Exterior door handles are in very good condition with no finish or typical rubbing issues, and the taillights are in excellent condition with no typical fading or cracking. Weatherstripping looks to be in very good condition, and is still soft. Slotted aluminum wheels are in very good condition, and wear original Goodyear Polysteel Radial raised white letter tires. There tires show an average of 9/32nds tread depth remaining in the front, and an average of 8/32nds tread depth remaining in the rear. The RARE Black cloth interior in this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary shows excellent condition factory seat covers, steering wheel, door panels, center console, dash pad, gauges, and carpet. The numbers matching engine in this car shows casting date July 23, 1978, and final assembly date July 27, 1978. Correct hoses and ignition shielding are in place, as is the correct carburetor and intake manifold. Frame is clean, solid, and rust-free. Original literature for this 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary includes the owner's manual, build sheet, Goodyear tire brochure, warranty booklet, aluminum wheel removal guide, and battery brochure. This car has been fully serviced, and all instrument gauges, lights, turn signals, brakes, engine, transmission and rear-end are all in good operating condition. This is no doubt one of the lowest mileage 1978 Silver Anniversary cars in existence -- this is as close as you can get to a brand new 1978 Corvette, call us now as this is not an easy to find car! 92 ACTUAL MILES!! FREE 2 YEAR/50K ADDITIONAL MILE WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED AT ADVERTISED PRICE, GOOD AT ANY REPAIR FACILITY NATIONWIDE!! Our Price: $29,999
Is this still available?
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I feel sad that the original owner didn't drive it.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Gizmo
Is this still available?
Sorry but this one is now in Australia with its new owner.

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