1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1978

Listed price

$19,900

Location

Sterling

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The 1978 model year marked a significant milestone for the Chevrolet Corvette, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a host of refinements that cemented its status as America's sports car. This C3 generation, which had debuted a decade prior, received its most substantial visual update with a new fastback rear window, drastically improving rearward visibility and giving the Stingray a sleeker, more contemporary profile. It was also the year the Corvette was chosen as the Indy 500 pace car, further elevating its cultural prominence and desirability. This era saw the Corvette grappling with evolving emissions regulations, but its fundamental appeal as a V8-powered, two-seat American icon remained undimmed. This particular 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, showing 76,246 miles, embodies the spirit of that anniversary year. Under the hood lies the venerable 350ci V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission for smooth cruising. The interior received notable upgrades for '78, with the round gauges now set in a more squared-off bezel, presenting a more integrated dashboard aesthetic. Practicality was also enhanced, as the previous map pockets on the passenger side were replaced with a proper glove box, and a new temporary spare tire allowed for a larger 24-gallon fuel tank, extending the Corvette's touring range. This is an opportunity to acquire a piece of Corvette history, representing a pivotal year in the C3's storied production run.