Hobby Car Corvettes
3943 Cove Mountain Rd.
Martinsburg, PA 16662
1978 Black Corvette Black Interior L82 4spd For Sale For more information: https://www.hobbycarcorvettes.net/corvette/1978-black-corvette/ CASH PRICE: $ 27000 Transmission: Manual Engine: L82/350 Mileage: 27,956 Original Details This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is a standout survivor with just 27,956 original miles and a desirable numbers-matching L82 350 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Retaining much of its factory character, this Corvette features mostly original paint, a well-preserved black leather interior, and original components including the valve covers, air cleaner assembly, ignition shielding, and interior trim. Finished with alloy wheels, Gymkhana suspension, and factory options like power steering, power brakes, crank windows, tilt and telescopic steering column, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD player, it�s a nicely equipped example of a late C3. Owned by the same enthusiast since 2016, this Corvette has been garage-kept and well maintained. The previous owner installed a Borgeson steering upgrade, enhancing drivability without compromising originality. During our service, we changed the oil and filter, checked and lubricated the chassis, and replaced the idler arm, tongue bushing, and water pump, among other updates. Mechanically solid and visually impressive, this Corvette runs, drives, and shifts exceptionally well, delivering the performance expected from the L82 high-output engine. With its classic styling and low original mileage, it�s a great car to enjoy now and preserve for the future. Adding to its appeal are its production stats: out of 46,776 total Corvettes built in 1978, only 4,573 were finished in black, 12,739 were equipped with the L82 engine, 9,845 came without power windows, and just 8,162 featured a 4-speed manual transmission � making this example a rare combination of performance and originality. In hopes of further honoring Corvette this year, Chevrolet had reached out to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and negotiated for Corvette to serve as the pace car for the 1978 running of the Indianapolis 500. This provided Chevrolet an incredible opportunity to showcase not only Corvette�s one of a kind look, but also its impressive performance.
| Year: | 1978 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corvette |
| Mileage: | 27956 |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | 86303286 |
| Engine Size: | 5.7L V8 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
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Hobby Car Auto Sales, Inc. is owned and operated by Bob and R.J. Sottile, a father and son team. It started as a hobby and evolved into our family business, hence the name Hobby Cars. We opened our business in 1986 with just 13 Corvettes.We have expanded our inventory so that now there are over 70 Corvettes available. Because of this, we were able to expanded our original building two years ago. The addition of our new building has helped us to house more of our inventory.
Bob, the owner, has been involved in the car industry his entire life. He started out pumping gas at a local gas station and from there was hooked. He has owned a variety of different cars over the years, but he has built his business selling Corvettes.Through hard work and long hours, Bob turned his love of cars into a business he can be proud of.
RJ, the head salesman, has been in this position since the age of three. He has worked in the family business side by side with his dad his entire childhood. After high school, he attended WyoTech, where he received an Associates Degree in business. RJ has taken the family business to the next level by making it available globally online. You can find him under the hood of a corvette, in the showroom with a customer, listing new inventory online, or on the road searching for new Corvettes to buy.
Mason, the junior head salesman, is the new kid in town. He loves coming to the shop to work with Pappy and RJ. He is learning about Corvettes side by side with Pappy just like RJ used to do.
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