With just 6,029 miles from new, confirmed by the Ohio title, this 1978 25th Anniversary Edition Corvette is a true time- capsule machine. Featuring a matching-numbers drivetrain and documented with the original build sheet and owner’s manual packet, this Corvette was a one-owner car for the first 38 years of its life. This 1978 Corvette features the L48 version of the 350 CI Chevrolet small-block, a rarely ordered Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual transmission and a 3.36 rear end. Other features include power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes, factory air conditioning, power door locks, a power antenna, black leather interior, tilt and telescoping steering column, an AM/FM stereo radio, the Comfort and Convenience Group, a rear window defogger, sport mirrors, tinted glass and slotted alloy wheels mounting the original P225/70R-15 Goodyear Polysteel Radial white- letter tires. This Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette retains most all factory-correct-type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, floor mats, T-Top bags, seat belts, washer system, shifter, shielding, air cleaner, alternator, hood alignment blocks, window glass, carburetor, expansion tank, radiator, gas door assembly and two power-beam headlights. The car is a highly original example of the breed and presents very well, especially considering its age and unrestored state. For the 1978 model year, Chevrolet commemorated the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Corvette with two special editions: the Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car replica and the 25th Anniversary Edition. Both versions benefited from the new features for the 1978 model year, including a new fastback rear end design, which did away with the flying buttress roofline in use since 1968 and gave the Corvette a similar amount of storage space as the previous midyear coupes. Other upgrades included a new dash design and the addition of a proper locking glovebox, which replaced the map pocket used previously. This 1978 25th Anniversary Corvette is a chance to obtain an investment-quality machine in exceptionally original condition and with very low mileage. It would be a welcome addition to a Corvette lover’s garage.
