1977 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

The popularity of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, exploded during the 1970s. By 1977 Chevrolet built nearly 50,000, 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 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. Yet as Car and Driver summed up the ’77 model, “Good manners, but not too good.”

This 1977 Corvette is powered by a 383 cu-in V8 mated to a Tremec five speed manual and features the optional leather interior with cloth seat inserts. With its T-Top roof, YJ8 aluminum wheels, and a few upgrades, it shows why these C3 models were so wildly popular.

Highlights

• America’s most popular sports car in 1977

• Finished in Corvette Yellow over a Black cloth/leather interior

• GM 383 cu-in 438 horsepower crate engine

• FI Tech fuel injection with in-tank fuel pump

• Tremec five speed manual transmission

• Optional YJ8 aluminum wheels

• T-top removable roof panels

• Accel HEI Super Coil ignition

• The chassis number (1Z37L7S435745) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • Z – Corvette

  • 37 – Coupe

  • L – Base Engine

  • 7 – 1977 model year

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, final assembly plant

  • 435745 – Plant Sequence Number starting with 400001

Features

• Recent updates include:

  • New differential except for third member

  • Rear suspension rebuilt includes refurbished trailing arms, leaf spring, bushings and U-joints

  • New front suspension

  • All engine accessories replaced

  • New stainless steel brake lines

  • New radiator

• Aftermarket Panasonic AM/FM Cassette radio and Pioneer speakers

• Aftermarket aluminum radiator

• Air conditioning

• Tilt-Telescopic steering column

• Power windows

• Bucket seats

• Power disc brakes

• Dual chrome side-view mirrors

• Tachometer

• Power steering

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Dual sun visors

• 15 inch Rallye-steel wheels

• Center-fill fueling

Known Imperfections

• Worn driver’s seat cloth upholstery

Ownership History

The consignor has owned and enjoyed this 1977 Chevrolet Corvette since June 2017.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com