Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1979
Corvette in spectacular condition showing only 86,538 original
miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the beautiful and exceptionally rare
color combination of Dark Green Metallic (58) over Dark Green (49).
Out of the hundreds and hundreds of C3 Corvettes we have owned over
the years we have never had one in these colors. This is also the
correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the
trim tag pictured in this ad. The double Dark Green is a rare
classic look that will always look great on the C3 for many years
to come.
In addition to the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
"Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car
are the correct and original units that were installed in the car
new at the factory in 1978. The last six digits of the VIN, 404214,
are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, 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 as well.
This Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car
priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a
very clean corvette in a very rare color 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. Please peruse all of the
photos, video, list of numbers, and other information to get a true
sense of how nice 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 Dark Green Metallic (58) exterior is in excellent driver
condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific
gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut
nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb
rash. The Goodyear Eagle white letter tires are correctly sized
225/70R15 and have plenty of tread left. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many
photos. There may be some very tiny imperfections 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. This
Corvette has absolutely no rust issues. As one can see in the many
photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath.
The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area
in front of the rear tire and we have noticed no corrosion around
the windshield frame or "birdcage," which are the 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, both door
windows the rear window, and the even the windshield are all
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
September 28, 1978 (B28). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Green interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams,
and no excessive wear. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the
lenses are clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no
stains, rips, or holes. The dash and console look awesome with no
cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall.
The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio with cassette player
sounds good and gets good reception. The jack and jack handle are
still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat as
seen in the photos. The spare is also still with the car and has
never been used. 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 interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life and another great verification of the low mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. 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 vibrations
and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts
smoothly throughout the power-band. The brakes are responsive and
do not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does
not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as
one can see in the photos.
The AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior
lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The a/c also
works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking
on and engaging properly in the video. The headlights go up
correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override
switch. There complete operation form both switches can be viewed
in the video below. All of the gauges work with the obvious
exception of the clock. As with many other older carbureted cars
this one is a bit cold blooded. Not enough can be said as to how
much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the
T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1979 Corvette is in excellent driver condition. The
low mileage, the beautiful and exceptionally rare color
combination, the great extent to which the numbers match, and the
excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly
desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important
in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see
this car is very correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp
on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, and
transmission VIN stamp. While we definitely believe the mileage to
be actual as did the previous owner, the title shows nonactual
mileage. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down
the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care
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