Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1978)
Chevrolet Corvette C3 in black 2nd hand Owned since 1998 Restored with appraisal (1978)
Overview
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BID HISTORY
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a Chevrolet Corvette C3 from 1978 in the color black with beige leather interior.
Highlights:
- 2nd hand, with TÜV, H license plate, accident-free, restored and immediately ready to drive.
- An appraisal from 2022 certifies the Corvette's condition rating of 4.
- With modern radio and hardtop.
- Just under €20,000 has been invested in the current ownership. Several invoices are available.
- The interior was completely restored, in the course of which the entire electronics were overhauled and all relevant parts repaired.
- Owned since 1998.
General information about the vehicle
- Year of construction: 1978
- First registration: Germany, 1978
- Location: 79777 Birkendorf, Germany
- 2 owners (in possession since 1998)
- TÜV until 05/25
- H license plate
- Accident-free
- Ready to drive immediately.
- Restored
- With valuation certificate grade 4.
Model history
The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 is an iconic American sports car model known for its performance and striking design. Created by a team of talented engineers and designers, the Corvette C3 embodies the spirit and power of the American muscle car era of the 1970s. With a powerful V8 engine and impressive performance, the Corvette C3 has been praised by automotive enthusiasts and press alike.
The facts
Exterior & interior:
- Color: Black
- Interior with beige leather upholstery.
- Repainting cannot be ruled out.
Engine and transmission:
- 5.7-liter V8 engine with 200 hp
- Automatic transmission
- Last engine service in April 2023.
Mileage:
- 170,000 km (read off)
- Mileage can be partially traced.
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices.
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: 50-70 %
- Brakes: 70-90 %
- The underbody shows slight rust film and is unwelded.
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Known defects
- Various minor paint damage.
- Signs of use due to age may be present.
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Summary of the car
For sale is a restored Chevrolet Corvette C3 from 1978 in black with beige leather interior. The second-hand vehicle has an H license plate, a current MOT and is accident-free. In the current ownership, extensive investments of almost €20,000 have been made, including a complete restoration of the interior with revision of the electronics and repair of relevant parts. Various minor paint damage and signs of wear due to age are present. An overall beautiful collector's item that impresses with its clever appearance with black paint, black rims and a beige interior.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Klima vorhanden ? In der Beschreibung fehlt der Hinweis auf das defekte Glasdach auf der Beifahrerseite.
Guten Tag joern.johannsen, die C3 besitzt keine Klimaanlage. Wir haben das beschädigte Glasdach auf der Beifahrerseite nun unter dem Absatz "Bekannte Mängel" hinzugefügt. Viele Grüße, Ihr Kickdown-Team