advice on 78
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Instructor
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From: homestead florida
advice on 78
I need some help with a dark brown light tan interior 4 speed my research points out that it was 1 of 5400 out of almost 47000 produced are these numbers accurate ? If so Im thinking of buying this car PLEASE HELP, PS Im going to restore this car if purchased what is this car worth after restoration?
Last edited by ignatz521; Nov 15, 2009 at 07:45 PM. Reason: more info
Racer
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From: Sebago Lake Maine
St. Jude Donor '09
8162 4 speeds in '78 (base 4 spd + M21 option). 1991 Dark Brown exteriors. should be code 89 on the front driver side door jamb tag. 693 light beige cloth and 3338 leather.
How many of this color combo with a 4 speed- Nobody knows.
How many of this color combo with a 4 speed- Nobody knows.
Racer
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From: Northwest CT
Sorry....I'm not trying to pi$$ in your cornflakes.....I've got a 78 too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
You'll never get your money back, especially with the brown color as it is not one of the more popular Corvette colors. I've got a 78' too 
Gary
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From: Platteville WI
My 78 was same dark brown color. PO repainted it red and changed out the interior to black with leather seats. My opinion is, if you go through the cost of repaint and interior like mine, do it in what ever color combo pleases you, with the understanding that you will not come out ahead financially no matter what. Maybe a good paint job will last 20-25 years? After that time, perhaps these will be worth enough to go back to the OE color for some collectors. Until then, just enjoy the car.
