1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition L82 4-Speed (Live Auction) - 6SpeedOnline

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1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition L82 4-Speed (Live Auction)

Year: 1978
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Price: $1
Mileage: 88100
Color: Silver/Grey
Private or Dealer Listing: Dealer Listing
Location (State): MD
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

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Anniversaries are special occasions that call for celebration. For 1978 Chevrolet presented the 25th Anniversary Edition Corvette featuring two-tone silver over grey paint, sport exterior mirrors, and aluminum alloy wheels. This example features the highly desirable L82 V8 engine developing 220 horsepower paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and benefits from a 2022 respray in its factory colors. Modifications appear to be limited to a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo. Sports seats trimmed in red leather set-off the elegant two-tone exterior. This 25th Anniversary Corvette is ready to cruise to local events or enjoy some backroads fun.

Vehicle Information

Location: Eldersburg, Maryland 21784
VIN / Chassis: 1Z8748S412278
Mileage: 88,100 Miles Shown - TMU
Engine:L82 350ci V8
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Exterior Color: Silver/Grey
Interior Color: Red
Title Status: Clean (Maryland)

Vehicle History & Overview

According to the manufacturer’s placard shown in the main gallery, this 25th Anniversary Corvette was produced in December 1977 and was optioned with the desirable L82-code 350ci V8 engine. The selling dealer acquired this Corvette in May 2022 and commissioned a respray in the factory two-tone color scheme of silver over grey. Desirable features include the 4-speed manual transmission and red leather interior. The owner’s manual and an assembly manual are included.

The C3-chassis Corvette was launched in 1968 and was also known as the Corvette Stingray until 1976. 1978 was the Corvette’s 25th anniversary and saw numerous changes, the biggest of which was a “fastback” style rear window. Improvements included better aerodynamics, increased luggage capacity, and better rearward visibility. Metric tires were offered as standard equipment along with a larger 24-gallon fuel tank. Road & Track magazine reportedly recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds and achieved a 127 mph top speed with an L82 V8 engine equipped 1978 Corvette.