1977 Chevrolet Corvette L48 350 4-Speed T-Top

This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is a numbers-matching, 4-speed C3 with a production story few collectors can match. It was the 56th 1977 Corvette to leave the assembly line, placing it among the very earliest builds of the model year. That timing matters. Early 1977 Corvettes came with a polished horn cap that Chevrolet later recalled over concerns about sun glare, a small detail that shows just how early in production this car was built. 1977 also holds a distinct place in Corvette history. It was the last year for the short back window, the first year without Stingray badges on the front fenders, and the year the black exterior option returned. Of roughly 50,000 Corvettes produced for 1977, only 5,922 were built with the 4-speed manual and just 9,408 were finished in white. The crisp white paint pairs beautifully with a warm brown leather interior, and removable T-tops let you enjoy open-air driving whenever the weather allows. Power comes from the numbers-matching L48/350 V8, which still wears its original valve covers and original air cleaner assembly. Headers and dual exhaust give it a fuller voice, and the 4-speed delivers the engaging three-pedal experience that defines a classic Corvette. The car shows 68,289 original miles. We drove it about an hour home, and it runs and drives really nicely. We also completed a thorough round of service, including the oil and filter, rear end grease and additive, a chassis lube, and new rag joint, tongue bushing, leaf spring rubbers, idler arm, spark plugs, master cylinder, and a complete carpet set. Whether you collect early-production cars, rare factory combinations, or late C3s you can truly enjoy on the road, this Corvette is a standout addition to your garage.

Engine & Transmission

Numbers-matching L48/350 V8
Original valve covers
Original air cleaner assembly
Headers
Dual exhaust
4-speed manual transmission
Fresh oil and filter change
New spark plugs

Exterior

White paint
Removable T-top roof panels
Rally wheels
Short back window, last offered in 1977

Interior

Brown leather interior
New complete carpet set
AM/FM/Cassette stereo

Suspension & Chassis

Power steering
Power brakes
New master cylinder
New rag joint
New tongue bushing
New leaf spring rubbers
New idler arm
Rear end serviced with fresh grease and additive
Chassis checked and lubed

Additional Info

Numbers matching
68,289 original miles
56th 1977 Corvette off the assembly line
One of only 5,922 1977 Corvettes built with a 4-speed manual
One of only 9,408 1977 Corvettes finished in white
Roughly 50,000 Corvettes produced for 1977
Last year for the short back window
First year without Stingray fender badges
Model year that saw the return of the black exterior option
Early 1977 production featured a polished horn cap, later recalled due to sun glare concerns
Recently serviced
Driven about an hour home and runs and drives really nicely