Description
This is my own car, used only for weekend trips out in nice weather. First time advertised. Details as follows -
1978 Corvette C3 L82 Targa 25th Anniversary Edition
Original L82 350 cubic inch motor making 220hp mated to 3 speed automatic transmission
In factory 2 tone silver over grey
Factory Firethorn red interior
Original factory alloys with excellent tyres
Owners manual
Original spare wheel and jack
Body coloured Targa tops in great condition too
This is a lovely C3 in great condition. It has had the interior restored at some stage before I owned it, it was imported in 2019 and I purchased it in 2021. The fibreglass body shows well, paint is lovely with only a few small age related marks as you would expect of a 46 year old vehicle.
The L82 makes 220hp, up around 35hp on the standard L48 motor.
The car starts , runs and drives very very well indeed. I looked at a few of these and there are some real dogs out there that drive horribly. This drives a treat and does not overheat in even the hottest weather imaginable, thanks mainly to the very expensive cooling system upgrade I installed which comprises of a 2 core Dewitts Aluminium radiator with twin Spal fans( recognised as being THE best radiator unit on the market). This upgrade alone will set you back best part of £3000 to have fitted. The original radiator, fan and shroud all come with the car too.
The car has been well looked after and has service history, it has just had a new MOT although it is Historic so exempt from MOT and Road Fund Licence. It has had a recent service including brakes, diff oil with additive and engine oil and filter.
In my ownership I have also replaced the alternator, battery as well as the windscreen wiper motor and switch assembly.
Also recently fitted was a US manufactured Powermaster Hi Ratio mini starter motor, this is THE only fix to eliminate heat soak starter problems in hot weather. If you're unfamiliar just Google it, it's a Corvette C3/ 350 motor problem!
This now fires up everytime even after long runs in 30 plus degree heat!
The chassis and the bird cage are very clean and not suffering from the usual rot these are prone to.
If you're looking for a C3 Corvette that's nice and sorted then look no further. Do not mistake this example for a tired old rotter elsewhere for sale at sub £15k. With a Corvette YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!
