Indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more. Find great deals on ebay for 1979 corvette l82 and 1978 corvette l82. Mar 07, 2012 and many corvette buyers in 1979 were impressed with the performance 14,516 l82 corvettes were produced for 1979 the highest number of any year the l82 was a corvette option. These 78 corvette pace cars had twotone silver and black paint, their own number sequence and whiteletter tires. The 1973 camaro z28s l82 had the traditional performance open element round air filter assembly versus the 1974 the camaro z28s l82 which had a dual snorkel air filter assembly. The prices have finally settled down, so now maybe i can depend on the price of the next car i buy. Production was rather high with 15,280 silver anniversary corvettes produced. The c3 is the third generation of the chevrolet corvette, and marks the. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. Bk in georgia submitted this 1978 silver anniversary corvette to corvette values. The l48 350 engine in 1979 raised horsepower to 195, and the l82 raised output further to 225 horsepower. We have 17 1982 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 6 personal use cars.
More info scotts valley, ca 95066 708 miles from you 1977 chevrolet corvette. If you dont see the corvette from 19801982 that you are looking for, call 8149374941. Dec 01, 2015 the krause 2015 collector price guide suggests using a 16 rating system to determine the condition of collectible cars, 1 being excellent and 6 being a parts vehicle. More information on this system can be found at the krause website. On the surface, this corvette seems reasonable at its list price. That is only a few thousand more than the outgoing model, and an. The vette comes with its matching numbers l82, 350ci. As significant as that milestone had been as a benchmark of corvettes success, the 1978 model would mark a second milestone corvettes silver. With a maximum top speed of mph kmh, a curb weight of lbs kgs, the corvette c3 350 l82 205hp has a naturallyaspirated v 8 cylinder engine, petrol motor, with the engine code l82. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 chevrolet corvette and. The 78 25th anniversary models have seen an improvement in values as of late but the other late c3s still lag a bit. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the. Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant.
Motorcar classics is pleased to present this 1978 chevrol. History of the 19681982 chevrolet corvette 1968 was a highwater mark for corvette production to date, with 28,566 vehicles sold, and for the very last time, roadsters outsold coupes almost 2 to 1. Used 1996 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d kelley blue book. It also marked corvette s twenty fifth anniversary, and to honor the achievement, all 1978 corvettes featured silver anniversary nose. If you dont see the used corvette from 19781979 that you are looking for, call 8149374941. This corvette is finished in the anniversary silver paint over rare dark blue leather interior. Only select enginesoptions below that are in addition to standard equipment and equipment noted in the manufacturer or year notes shown above. The krause 2015 collector price guide suggests using a 16 rating system to determine the condition of collectible cars, 1 being excellent and 6 being a parts vehicle. In 1980 the base l48 engine put out 190 horsepower and the l82 was rated at 230 horsepower. Louis plant is operating two ninehour shifts daily and working overtime two saturdays a month just to meet sales demand current demand is running more than 29 percent ahead. The chevrolet corvette c3 was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. This example seems pretty together, and the l82 engine is always a draw but a thorough inspection would still be warranted.
Mar 29, 2010 bk in georgia submitted this 1978 silver anniversary corvette to corvette values. As a previous poster commented, you can add more if you have the l82 engine and a 4speed. Are you trying to find 1978 chevrolet corvette values. The 1978 corvette was the pace car for the indy 500. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1978 chevrolet corvette classics for sale near you. That is only a few thousand more than the outgoing model, and an absolute bargain compared to mid. Also, i own a matching numbers 1979 l82 with a 4 speed manual transmission. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The arrival of the 1978 chevy corvette would happen just a few months after the 500,000th model rolled off the st. The 78 and 79 vettes include the 1978 silver anniversary l82 corvette. Find 1978 to 1982 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. Chevrolet corvette questions blue book price on 1978.
The car was available with the base 350ci, which produced 195 hp, or the optional l82, which generated 225 hp. The l48 engine was standard on both silver anniversary models with the l82 engine as an option. Prices are fairly low compared to other years because the 1977 corvette had the third highest production total. Browse our selection of 1978 and 1979 corvettes for sale on this page. The l82 350 was a performance version of the base 350 and manufactured between 1973 and 1980. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 35 1978 corvette models nationwide. To celebrate the first quarter century of corvettes, a completely redesigned body was rolled out with new fastback styling. Model names may show standard engine sizes in parenthesis such as 2 door sedan 440 vehicle options. The l48 350cubicinch v8 engine was a base power plant produced from 1967 to 1980. When the z28 took a short hiatus and returned for 1977, the l82 was only available on the corvette.
Used car pricing for the 1996 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d. The silver anniversary editions of the corvette also had redesigned interiors and new fastback type rear windows. For sale in our boca raton, florida showroom is this beautiful 1979 chevrolet corvette c3. The l48 was standard equipment on the corvette from 1975 to 1980. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 1996 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d. Louis assembly line see the 1977 corvette overview for further detail. As significant as that milestone had been as a benchmark of corvette s success, the 1978 model would mark a second milestone corvette s silver anniversary. However by 1980 the tables were turned, the l82 corvette was the undisputed performance champ since the trans am lost the w72 400 and was doing battle with a.
By the late 1970s, corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, ac, tilttele steering column, factory wheels. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The l82 provided the corvette with 205 hp and a pace of 60 mph in 7. Ac, the tilttelescopic steering column, and the convenience group were the three most popular options. This numbers matching 1975 corvette stingray is powered by the rare l82350 engine with a 4speed m.
Production of the anniversay edition was not limited and 15,283 corvettes were eventually sold with this paint. Select options to get a specific value or get base values. We show the appreciation for the 1878 sa corvette to be at 3% year to year. Get pictures of each corvette with detailed specifications by clicking on the vette below. Oct 29, 2018 powered by the optional l82 engine producing 220 horsepower and connected to an automatic transmission. I am trying to find out the value of my 1978 25th anniversary corvette pace car model edition i have a 1978 25th anniversary corvette. Chevrolet corvette questions i am trying to find out the. Find 1977 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. Initially, 2,500 replica corvette pacers 100 for each year of production were scheduled for sale on a firstcome, firstserve basis, but with chevrolet having 6,200 dealers at the time, it was decided that any such corvette special would have to be built to a minimum order of 6,200 units so that each showroom could have at least one. Find the best used 1982 chevrolet corvette near you. The coupe rear window was also no longer removable.
After all, the base l48 350 was only rated at 190 hp and opting for the l82 highperformance version only netted 230 hp. This page features c3 corvettes, the big back window corvette era. Zba was the l82 4 speed standard, zbb was the l82 3 speed automatic. Corvette mike vietro i think the 6367 corvettes will always remain strong. New white paint with blue metallic fleck, and blue pearl to go wi. Vin 1z87l8s4123xx, dark blue with midnight blue leather interior. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. Used 1979 chevrolet corvette 2 door coupe l82 mileage. It was equipped with what was described as the original 350ci. One of only 2 tube frame corvette chassis built designed by bob riley, chassis built by charl. This engine produces a maximum power of 208 ps 205 bhp 153 kw at 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 346. Both engines powered the chevrolet corvette and camaro.
Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 1978 corvette parts. Corvette manufactured a series of 350 cubic engines leading up to the year 1981. A 1978 chevrolet corvette in its cool twotone silver anniversary colors, ttops, ac, fourspeed, and a numbersmatching l82 heart. The chevrolet corvette celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 1978 and was chosen to pace the indy 500. Purchasing a collector corvette l82 vintage car tips. L48 original motor, automatic transmission, power brakes, power steering, power windows, factory ac, original factory aluminum wheels, tele steering wheel, amfm stereo, rear defrost, sport mirrors. It also marked corvettes twenty fifth anniversary, and to honor the achievement, all 1978 corvettes featured silver anniversary nose.
Prices are fairly low compared to other years because the 1977 corvette had the third highest production total ever with 49,2 produced. L82 engine, automatic transmission, fe7 gymkhana suspension, amfm radio. Twotone silver anniversary paint in good condition as is the interior. Sep 21, 2005 gs from oklahoma submitted this 1978 coupe to corvette values. How many 1978 corvette indy 500 pace cars were produced. There were 9 engine options in 1979, vette facts only lists 7. Choose mileage and options to get your 1979 chevrolet corvette 2 door coupe l82 book value and price. Lower price very nice 78 1978 blue chevy corvette coupe. Horsepower for the 78 corvette rose to 175185 base and to 220 for the l82 option.
The 20 corvette price guide data provided by vettenvestments. As chevrolet general manager, robert lund, had stated in march, 1977, the st. Chevrolet corvette questions blue book price on 1978 chevy. Nov 01, 2007 our sample car was advertised as a 79 l82 corvette with,000 original miles, a black exterior, and an oyster leather interior. Nicknamed the mako shark, the new vette sported refinements like hidden wipers, no vent windows, and ttops and removable rear windows on the. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new.
Base l48 engines get the l82 lowrestriction intake and exhaust systems, a change that raises their. The 1978 corvette was a third generation c3 corvette, spanning from years 19681982. So yes, this already has everything you want in a 78, and thats. Classic t top corvettes for sale custom corvettes for sale. There are still but two engines available in the corvette, both displacing 350 cubic inches.