Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely
numbers matching 1979 Corvette in outstanding condition with only
41,941 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning in black over
black, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally
solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the
rare and highly desirable color combination of Black (19) over
Black Leather (192). This is the correct and original color scheme
as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the starter,
alternator, distributor, and carburetor are correct. The last six
digits of the VIN are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured
below, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is
also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the
main case and pictured below.
This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. I have personally
driven this Corvette about 40 miles and during that time it was
completely reliable and a pleasure to drive. We have this car
priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a
very desirable Corvette at an unbeatable value. One could easily
buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in
years to come as the market on C3 Corvettes is very hot right now
and on the rise, especially for low mileage and original examples
like this car. It is loaded with appealing options as one can see
in the extensive list of RPO codes above such as the rally wheels,
tilt wheel, sport mirrors, air conditioning that blows cold, rear
window defogger, and power windows. The low original mileage is
verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear
Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual."
Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other
information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original
this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Model Description
"The Corvette evolution continues" announced the slogan from the
1979 Corvette sales catalog. The L48 engine received the
dual-snorkel air intake introduced in 1978 for the optional L82
V-8, which added 10 horsepower. All Corvettes in 1979 now had the
high-back bucket seats introduced on the 1978 limited-edition
Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. A higher pivot point allowed the seat
backrest fold more flat and level with the luggage area floor,
which drastically improved access to the rear storage area.
Exterior
The Black exterior is in nice driver condition. As one can see in
the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels
have a brilliant finish. Please note that this Corvette has the
correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the common
cheaper aftermarket units. The Cooper Cobra solid white letter
tires are literally brand new with less than ten miles on them and
are correctly sized 225/70R15. As one would expect from a paintjob
with this many years on it there are some signs of age, small
blemishes, and checking around the car that were too small to show
up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from
about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of
the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has
absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust
around the "key hole" are in front of the rear tire and I have seen
no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two
most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included
specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice
this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date
coded and original as most pieces predate the car's body build date
of June 28, 1979 (K28). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Black Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
original condition. The seats look just in person as they do in the
photo. The driver's seat is not overly worn in the typical area on
the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that
these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. The gauge faces are clean and
crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great
condition with no stains, rips, holes. This includes the rear
carpet which is often neglected. The door panels are in fantastic
shape and, unlike many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and
tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The dash
and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The jack and
jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat, and pictured in this ad showing the original decals
on the compartment lid. The original spare is still with the car.
This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks
and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament
to the meticulous care and attention this car has received
throughout its life and another great verification of the very low
original mileage. The original black T-top bags are also included
with the car.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above I have personally driven this car about 40 miles with
no issues at all. The car starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smooth. It drives great on the road and at highway
speeds. In the video below one can observe the car accelerating on
the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears,
braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note
that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs
quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite
fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed,
correct and complete as one can see in the photos. Even the
ignition shielding and original catalytic converter are still in
place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
indicators, horn, wipers, power windows. The blower works on all
speeds and the a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the
a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The
vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the
headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or
vacuum override switch....for more information please contact the
seller.
