Silver Certified 23k-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Four-Speed
Please note this 1977 Corvette L82 earned Silver Certification from Bloomington Gold in 2014.
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Video Gallery
1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Walk Around
1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Functionality
1977 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Cold Start
Description
By 1977 Chevrolet was building nearly 50,000 Corvettes each year, and the St. Louis plant could barely keep up. It was all that thanks to the Corvette’s wonderful combination of sleek styling, V8 power, and handling prowess. In 1977, the Corvette was equipped with a 350 cu-in V8 engine in two versions and was available with a close-ratio M21 four-speed gearbox or a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The car’s interior saw various updates in 1977, including leather seats that came as standard (leather with cloth inserts as on this Corvette was a no cost option), a new center console for the heater and air conditioning, and the steering wheel being moved two inches away from the driver. It was also the last year of the “sugar scoop” rear window treatment. Of course, there were the iconic T-Tops pioneered on the C3 Corvette which allowed open air enjoyment or all-weather comfort.
This 1977 Corvette is powered by the optional L82 210 hp V8 and M21 four-speed manual, one of the most powerful engines available in America that year. It shows just 23,592 original miles and is so remarkably preserved it earned Silver Certification from Bloomington Gold in 2014 with a score of 90.82% of “typical factory production.”
Highlights
Remarkably preserved L82 Corvette showing 23,592 miles from new
Silver Certification from Bloomington Gold in 2014 scoring 90.82% of “typical factory production”
Factory Classic White (10) over Medium Red (72C) leather with cloth insert interior
Performance 5.7-liter (350 cu-in) L82 V8 option producing 225 hp including original smog pump
M21 close-ratio four-speed manual transmission
T-Tops for open air enjoyment or closed all-weather comfort
The chassis number (1Z37X7S415186) decodes as:
1Z – Chevrolet Corvette
37 – Coupe
X – 350 cu-in 210 horsepower L82 V8
7 – 1977 model year
S – St. Louis assembly plant
415186 – Production Sequence starting at 400001 (produced November 1976)
The body tag decodes as:
E07 – Build date 7 December 1976
Trim – 72C Medium Red leather with cloth insert interior
Paint – 10L Classic White
Features
Recent maintenance includes:
Replace A/C drier/expansion valve assembly, VIR (with original unit), manifold hose (supplied by customer)
Evacuate and recharge A/C system with R134
Minor repairs include:
Remanufactured Rochester Quadra-Jet carburetor (original included)
Believed to have been spray painted and touched up at the inner wheel wells for show display purposes
Exhaust system appears to have been replaced
Tinted glass
Pop-up headlights
Air conditioning
Fog lights
Full instrumentation with speedometer and trip odometer
Sport-styled three-spoke steering wheel
High-back bucket seats
Day/night inside rearview mirror
Cruise control
Center-fill fueling
Power steering
Four-wheel independent suspension
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
Known Imperfections
Minor chipping of black paint on the A-pillar
Minor imperfection on the driver’s door armrest
Passenger side lower trim panel has a broken leading edge that is keeping it from fitting tightly against the A-pillar post
Included
Spare tire (uncertain if original)
Factory T-Top storage bags
Ownership History
This 1977 Corvette L82 was built on 7 December 1976 and shows just 23,592 original miles from new. According to Guy Larsen, President and Head of Judging for Bloomington Gold, it earned Silver Certification from in 2014 with a score of 90.82% of “typical factory production,” a remarkable achievement for an unrestored C3 Corvette.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Contact: Ray Shaffer Phone: 904.982.7223 email: rshaffer@hagerty.com