Vehicle Description
This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is a factory black-on-black coupe that
has been given al the right investments so that the paint has a
terrific shine and you stay cool with an ice-cold A/C interior.
Even with all this appeal, and features like the original L82 V8,
this superior sports coupe is still surprisingly affordable.
The first thing that strikes you about this coupe is the color.
It's an original black car, but there has been a more recent
investment in a professional respray to keep this Corvette looking
its best. Of course, it takes exceptionally straight fiberglass
panels to showcase this mirror black finish. Competing for shine
are the few interesting pieces of brightwork in places like the
rocker panels, around the rear window, and the optional aluminum
wheels - an icon on these later C3s. The result is a sleek and
complete machine that you can enjoy reflecting the noon sun or
midnight neon.
There have been some great investments in the interior, too. The
full black package looks deep and dark thanks to newer door panels,
arm rests, headliner, and seat covers on those flat-folding
buckets. Plus, this darkness is broken up nicely by the wood-like
panels on the center console and dash. Like any good Corvette of
this era, this one comes loaded with power windows, tilt steering
column wheel, electric rear defogger, and an upgraded AM/FM
cassette stereo. For the driver, there's a comfortable three-spoke
sports steering wheel. Beyond that is the large speedometer and
tachometer in front, and a full gauge package prominently to the
side. When you want to show the world that your interior is as
fantastically black as the exterior, you can go cruising around
with the T-tops off. And since the air conditioning has been
converted to R134a, feel free to do this long into the summer
season.
The engine is the optional upgraded (and numbers-matching) L82 350
cubic-inch V8. This higher compression motor was a must-have for
the performance fans in 1979 because it offered 15% more horsepower
than the standard Corvette V8. Just like the rest of the car, there
have been the right investments keeping it in peak condition. In
the last six years there has been given the right attention,
including new valve seals, timing chin, full gasket set, and full
engine paint. It inhales deeply through a Quadrajet four-barrel
carburetor, and it exhales with authority out of a newer dual
exhaust. Plus, this is a classic that's great for the open road
thanks to newer front bushings and a rebuilt Positraction rear. It
also has a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering,
fully independent suspension, and updated four-wheel disc
brakes.
Complete with maintenance records, this quite correct and all-black
coupe is the perfect way to get an affordable 'Vette with killer
looks and the right investments.