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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L48 COUPE

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$10,200

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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L48 COUPE

High Bidder:  Abdo

Current Bid: $10,200 (USD)

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Location:

Orlando, Florida 32801

Seller:

Dealer

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

53,760 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Z87L8S421994

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Current Bid: $10,200 (USD)

High Bidder:  Abdo

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Location:

Orlando, Florida 32801

Seller:

Dealer

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

53,760 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Z87L8S421994

Carfax:

Lot Number:

69488431

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a three Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in burgundy over a black vinyl interior, this C3 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

  • Performance-enhanced 350ci V8
  • FiTech Go Street EFI 400HP fuel-injection system
  • LED headlights and aftermarket taillights 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a dealer
  • Current location: Florida 

EXTERIOR

  • Burgundy paint
  • Black hood decal
  • T-tops
  • Hideaway LED headlights 
  • Aftermarket taillights 
  • Dual color-matched side mirrors 
  • "Corvette 25th Anniversary" badging 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 15-inch Rally wheels
    • Chrome beauty ring
  •  245/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

  • Black vinyl upholstery
  • Bucket seats 
  • Center console with automatic shifter 
  • Air conditioning
  • Power steering
  • Tilt steering column 
  • Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel 
  • Cupholders
  • Updated speaker system
    • Subwoofer
    • RF amplifier 
  • Aftermarket Kenwood eXcelon stereo
    • AM/FM
    • CD player
    • Auxiliary 
    • USB
    • Bluetooth compatible 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 140-mph speedometer
    • 7,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure 
    • Temperature
    • Voltage
    • Clock
    • Fuel
  • FiTech EFI engine management display and controller 
  • Odometer shows 53,760 miles
    • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • L48 350ci V8
    • Dyno rated at 
      • 285 horsepower 
      • 358 lb-ft of torque 
    • FiTech Go Street EFI 400HP fuel-injection system
    • CTS controller
    • Diecast throttle body
    • Comp Cams roller cam with hydraulic lifters
    • Roller rockers
    • Performance pistons and rods
    • Aluminum heads
    • MSD 6AL ignition 
    • Heat-wrapped shorty headers 
    • High capacity oil pan 

Transmission

  • Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic
    • Aluminum pan  

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • Independent front and rear suspension  
  • Four-wheel power disc brakes
  • High flow dual exhaust system
    • DC Sports exhaust tips 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • Reverse lights haven't been installed
  • Minor surface rust on undercarriage components as seen in photos 

VIDEO 

  • Seller has included a video showing a virtual tour of the vehicle that can be seen below 
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Comments & Questions

April 18, 2025
11:13 AM
Seller

@Atef96960 – Hello Marco. 400HP is the FiTech fuel-injection kit that can go up to 400HP. For this modification in this engine with performance pistons set it upto 350HP from the setup screen controller inside but not recommended for daily use. Fromt end and rear end has no issue at all. Engine qnd transmission is fully modified ...

FiTech Go Street EFI 400HP fuel-injection system CTS controller Diecast throttle body Comp Cams roller cam with hydraulic lifters Roller rockers Performance pistons and rods Aluminum heads MSD 6AL ignition Heat-wrapped shorty headers High capacity oil pan Transmission Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic Aluminum pan

April 18, 2025
11:12 AM
Seller

@Marco311 – Why does it say dynoed at 285 HP, but further down it says 400 HP? I realize that this is not a numbers-matching vette. Do all of the electronics work as they should? Is the front end in good shape? Is there anything that needs attention other than the backup lights? ...

Hello Marco. 400HP is the FiTech fuel-injection kit that can go up to 400HP. For this modification in this engine with performance pistons set it upto 350HP from the setup screen controller inside but not recommended for daily use. Fromt end and rear end has no issue at all. Engine qnd transmission is fully modified

April 18, 2025
10:29 AM

Why does it say dynoed at 285 HP, but further down it says 400 HP? I realize that this is not a numbers-matching vette. Do all of the electronics work as they should? Is the front end in good shape? Is there anything that needs attention other than the backup lights?

April 17, 2025
12:44 PM

BID: $10,200

April 17, 2025
11:47 AM
Seller

@CHUCKALUFAGUS – The color sure doesn’t look burgundy, but more like a brownish color. Which is it? ...

Hello this color is Burnt orange metallic

April 17, 2025
08:19 AM

BID: $8,000

April 17, 2025
08:12 AM

BID: $6,200

April 17, 2025
07:05 AM

BID: $5,000

April 17, 2025
06:38 AM

The color sure doesn’t look burgundy, but more like a brownish color. Which is it?

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