OVERVIEW
This is a numbers matching 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (25th anniversary silver), VIN 1Z87L8S426983 with about 80,000 miles. It was sold to us after the previous owner had requested an estimate to completely restore the car and was dismayed by the total. We have done some of the work to this car, but it needs more. It is a base-motor car (350) with automatic transmission, four seasons air conditioning, power steering-brakes-windows, original AM/FM stereo with rear speakers, cruise master speed control, electro-clear rear defogger, power antenna, and tilt-telescopic steering wheel. Car has no documentation other than a copy of the original dealer invoice. We have inspected this car from top to bottom and although it needs some minor work, this is not a bad car for the money.

EXTERIOR
The paint is decent up close and even better from a few feet away and has the usual assortment of chips and scratches. The top (silver) paint is original lacquer and the bottom (black) has been repainted enamel at one point in time. The body is straight with the exception of the right front fender which has been replaced and painted at one point in time (hardly noticeable). The glass is nice with no cracks that I could see. The windshield frame is good. Two tires have gone flat, but I can find some others to get it moved. The car could probably use weather-stripping in the not too distant future. The underside has some typical rust and fluid seepage no worse or no better than any of the other cars we service. Overall, my opinion is that the exterior rates a 7 out of 10.


INTERIOR
The carpet as well as the rest of the interior is original and has noticeable fading. This is typical for red 70's GM and can be replaced as needed. The seat covers are pretty good with only one or two small tears. The dash pad has a tiny crack about 1". The clock, tach, spedo, and gas gauges do not work. The power windows do not work well either. The courtesy lamps and a marker are burned out. The steering wheel is fairly worn out.


MECHANICS
Earlier this year, the car started, idled, drove, steered, shifted, and stopped smoothly. The transmission seal went bad and no longer holds fluid. We replaced the steering pump hoses - but the car needs a steering control valve as well. The frame is solid with no stress cracks or excessive corrosion. We replace the plugs and the engine performs well and only hesitates when cold. The suspension is good and does not have excess play. We replaced the right rear trailing arm and strut rod as well as the half-shafts/ u-joints. We worked on the brakes including front pads, rotors, caliper lines, emergency brake work, etc. We worked the headlights and they go up and down with no problems.


SUMMARY
Understand that we fixed as much as we could on this car for the price we are asking. We are certainly available to repair some of the things listed - but you must buy the car first and then pay for the work as needed. I will not agree to make any repairs prior to delivery. Anyone is welcome to inspect the vehicle by appointment in the Gaithersburg Maryland area. I am available for questions from 1pm-9pm Mon-Sat toll-free at (240) 876-0935.

TERMS
Feel comfortable bidding since I only deal in Corvettes and have a +98% positive feedback. I am a fair seller and have described this vehicle to the best of my ability as a Corvette mechanic and enthusiast. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and remember that your bid is contract. The car is for sale outside of eBay and may only be listed this once. At the close of the auction, we will schedule a time to review the car to determine that it is as I have described it. The vehicle is sold without any warrantee of any kind and the sale will be final. The title will be transferred from the owner when CASH payment is made in full. Local pickup is preferred and transportation issues are your responsibility. Thank you. Mike