Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Corvette CORVETTE 1978 LIMITED EDITION PACE CAR CORVETTE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
10/27/2012
Price:
$ 19000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
5575
Location:
RIVES, TN, 38253
Seller Type:
Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Submodel Body Type:
T-TOP
Engine:
L48 V8
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1Z87L8S901155
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

THIS IS A LOW MILE MATCHING NUMBER CORVETTE THAT I BOUGHT IN APRIL OF 2007. TWO PREVIOUS OWNERS AND THE FIRST BEING THE DEALER. THE SECOND WAS A FRIEND THAT HAD BOUGHT IT NEW BUT HAD IT STORED FOR YEARS. IT HAD 5335 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE REPLACED TIRES,BRAKES,MASTER CYLINDER AND JUST NOW A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE I HAVE HAD IT STORED. IT SHOWING 5556 NOW AND PROBABLY HAVE A FEW MORE SINCE I'M TRYING TO GET IT READY TO SELL.THE PAINT OVERALL IS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT HAS SOME PAINT CHIPS ON DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL AS YOU WILL SEE IN PICTURES.THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS BUT DOES NOT COOL. I BELIEVE IT JUST NEEDS SOME FREON.I'M NOT SURE IF TAPE PLAYER WORKS BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE A 8-TRACK TAPE TO SEE.THE CARPET LOOKS GREAT AND HAS HAD ORIGINAL PLASTIC ON IT SINCE NEW BUT I TOOK IT OFF FOR PICTURES.IT HAS WON FIRST PLACE AWARDS IN CAR SHOWS. THE PACE CAR DECALS ARE STILL IN ORIGINAL BOX. THERE WAS AROUND 6500 OF THESE CARS MADE ONE TO EACH DEALER. I BELIEVE I HAVE PUT A VERY LOW RESERVE ON THIS CAR CONSIDERING THE VERY LOW MILES. I KNOW THE L48 ENGINE RUNS GREAT AND EVERYTHING WORKS BUT THE POWER ANTENNA THAT RUNS, BUT WON'T COME UP. BUT THE RADIO WORKS GREAT. IT MAY BE A SIMPLE FIX. YOU MAY CALL ME AT 731 446 9375 OR EMAIL ME AT pistolpetew@live.com WITH QUESTIONS. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS LOW MILE CORVETTE. ANYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND DRIVE. THANKS FOR BIDDING On Oct-20-12 at 10:42:51 PDT, seller added the following information: I HAVE BEEN ASKED ABOUT THE ORIGINALITY OF THE WHEELS. YES THESE ARE ALL ORIGINAL THAT CAME ON CAR BUT THEY WERE ALL IN SO BAD OF SHAPE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM BEING IN STORAGE SO LONG I HAD TO GET THEM RESTORED. IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT THEY HAD TO STRIP THE RED STRIPE OFF TO FIX. I THINK THAT SOMEONE COULD PUT STRIPES BACK ON BUT I HAVE NOT ASKED. I HAVE HAD IN STORAGE FOR A FEW YEARS AND JUST DIDN'T THINK ABOUT IT.

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