26th Jun, 2025 10:00

June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 446
 

446

1978 CHEVROLET GMC CORVETTE

Not sold
Estimated at £12,500 - £14,500

Lot details

Make: CHEVROLET GMC
Model: CORVETTE
Registration: VRL 459S
Current Speedometer Reading: 51,491
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Date First Registered: 01/04/2019
MOT Expiry Date: 26/06/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes promotional material, MOT certificates, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Chevrolet Corvette C3 L82 Targa. Please confirm upon your own inspection.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Corvette C3 L82 Anniversary Edition, Targa top, L82 factory 350ci V8 with 3 speed auto transmission
  • 2-tone silver over grey with firethorn red interior
  • Original key, owners manual, spare wheel, and jack
  • I have owned this car for around 4 years, in that time I have had the important upgrades carried out, cooling system twin Spal fans with Dewitts Alloy radiator, plus Powermaster high ratio starter motor
  • Service history plus receipts for works carried out
  • Imported in 2019, belonging to the current owner for the last 4 years
  • Much money has been spent keeping this lovely C3 in great condition

A few points to note:

  • 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Anniversary model (25 years)
  • Genuine numbers matching the L82 model
  • 350 cubic inch V8 with 3-speed auto trans
  • Silver over grey exterior, firethorn red interior
  • Lots of paperwork, invoices for work carried out, old MOT certificates, and service paperwork
  • Driven 120 miles to the auction
  • Registered as historic, so tax and MOT exempt

Mechanical upgrades include:

  • Dewitts/Spal Cooling system upgrade
  • Powermaster High Torque Starter Motor
  • Recent replacement of various vacuum headlight system components
  • Alternator, battery, and wiper motor were recently replaced
  • £4,000 spent on the above four items alone

 

Make: CHEVROLET GMC
Model: CORVETTE
Registration: VRL 459S
Current Speedometer Reading: 51,491
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Date First Registered: 01/04/2019
MOT Expiry Date: 26/06/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes promotional material, MOT certificates, and some invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Chevrolet Corvette C3 L82 Targa. Please confirm upon your own inspection.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • Corvette C3 L82 Anniversary Edition, Targa top, L82 factory 350ci V8 with 3 speed auto transmission
  • 2-tone silver over grey with firethorn red interior
  • Original key, owners manual, spare wheel, and jack
  • I have owned this car for around 4 years, in that time I have had the important upgrades carried out, cooling system twin Spal fans with Dewitts Alloy radiator, plus Powermaster high ratio starter motor
  • Service history plus receipts for works carried out
  • Imported in 2019, belonging to the current owner for the last 4 years
  • Much money has been spent keeping this lovely C3 in great condition

A few points to note:

  • 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Anniversary model (25 years)
  • Genuine numbers matching the L82 model
  • 350 cubic inch V8 with 3-speed auto trans
  • Silver over grey exterior, firethorn red interior
  • Lots of paperwork, invoices for work carried out, old MOT certificates, and service paperwork
  • Driven 120 miles to the auction
  • Registered as historic, so tax and MOT exempt

Mechanical upgrades include:

  • Dewitts/Spal Cooling system upgrade
  • Powermaster High Torque Starter Motor
  • Recent replacement of various vacuum headlight system components
  • Alternator, battery, and wiper motor were recently replaced
  • £4,000 spent on the above four items alone

Auction: June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 26th Jun, 2025

Welcome to our June Auction!

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025. 

 

Viewing

The main viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Tuesday 24 June 2025.

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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