Chevrolet marked the 25th anniversary of the Corvette in 1978 with a bold design update that included a new fastback-style rear window, reminiscent of the mid-year Sting Ray coupes. While it wasn’t a hatchback, the large fixed rear glass dramatically improved rearward visibility and added extra cargo space. Car and Driver praised the change, noting the new window “freshened up the Corvette’s profile” and helped reduce the car’s famously tight interior feel by letting in more space and light.

Inside, the Corvette saw several thoughtful updates. Though the center console layout remained largely the same, instrument bezels were redesigned from round to rectangular, a locking glovebox was added, and the door panels featured updated screw-in armrests. Every 1978 Corvette wore special 25th Anniversary badging to commemorate the milestone.

This particular 1978 Corvette comes equipped with the optional L82 350 CI small-block V8, automatic transmission, and Gymkhana suspension. Additional features include power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, factory air conditioning, power windows and locks, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, AM/FM CD stereo, and a rear window defogger. Finished in silver with a red leather interior, it also includes both glass and painted removable T-tops, sport mirrors, tinted glass, and polished aluminum wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich radial tires.

Originally sold at Coleman-King Chevrolet-Olds Inc., this well-preserved Corvette has just 42,000 actual miles and is a standout example of a milestone model.

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:

42k actual mile car

Matching #’s L82 engine

Automatic transmission

Gymkhana suspension

Power 4-wheel disc brakes

Power steering & Antenna

Power window & locks

Electric rear window defogger

Tilt-telescopic steering wheel

Removable glass roof panels

Color keyed removable panels

Four season air conditioning

AM/FM CD stereo player

Aluminum wheels

BFG radial tires

Silver exterior

Red leather interior

Detailed throughout

Window sticker & owner’s manual

This 1978 Corvette offers a ton of style and performance for very reasonable money. It’s a highly desirable C3 that features a good-looking Silver on Red color combination, its original 350 L82 engine and the removable glass t – tops. If you’re in the market for a reliable Stingray that will provide endless fun on the highway and get you celebrity attention in the parking lot, this is your car.