1976

• California residents could not acquire a Corvette with the L82 engine option because of tougher emission standards.

• The most ordinary exterior color was white.

• 1976 Corvette uses the same steering wheel for the "Sport Steering Wheel" Option.

1977

• The notched roof line lasted in 1977.

• 1/2 million vehicles the total production in 1977.

• The introduction of the 8 Track Player.

1978

• 25th Anniversary of Corvette.

• The Silver Anniversary Paint Package and the Pace Car package were produced in celebration of Corvettes 25th Anniversary.

• Since 1967, 1978 was the first to have a fastback rear window.

• "Moon-roofs" (glass t-tops) became available.

• $399.00 the additional cost for the Silver Anniversary paint scheme.

• The '78 Pace Car's distinguishing "Black and Silver" paint was chosen because it photographed well.

1979

• The comeback of the Crossed Flags Emblem to the nose and the sides of the Corvette.

• 53,807 units were built for 1979,greater compared to the other years, the highest ever in the history of Corvettes.

• 1979 L82 Engines came prepared with a dual snorkel air intake that increases the horsepower from 220 to 225.

• 1979 California Corvettes were distributed with a 305 cubic inch engine.

• From the fuel tank, it was change to 24 gallons for 1979.

• In 1979, a pink corvette has been made it has a L48 with an auto.