1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Silver Anniversary

Year

1978

Listed price

$44,900

Location

Salem, Ohio

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

987 miles

The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette marked a significant milestone for America's sports car, celebrating its 25th anniversary. To commemorate a quarter-century of fiberglass and V8 power, Chevrolet offered the special Silver Anniversary Edition, a two-tone paint scheme that quickly became the most popular choice for the model year. This was also the year the Corvette received its first major redesign since the C3's introduction in 1968, featuring a sleek, fastback rear window that dramatically improved luggage space and gave the car a more contemporary profile, hinting at the C4 to come. With production exceeding 46,000 units, the '78 Corvette was a sales success, solidifying its place as an icon of American performance and style. This particular 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette is an extraordinary survivor, presenting as a true time capsule with an astonishing 987 original miles on the odometer. What makes this example truly unique isn't just its ultra-low mileage, but its incredible backstory: for 27 years, this L82-powered coupe remained on permanent display at Hugh White Chevrolet in Columbus, Ohio, serving as a stationary monument to the Corvette's legacy. Finished in the iconic two-tone Charcoal and Silver Metallic paint, this automatic-transmission equipped C3 offers a glimpse into how these cars appeared fresh off the showroom floor. This is an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a piece of Corvette history, preserved in a state rarely seen.