Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this 1979 Corvette in
Amazing condition with only 59,419 miles. This Corvette looks
great, runs strong, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally
solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in
the beautiful, iconic, and highly desirable color combination of
Red (72) over Oyster Cloth (12C). This is also the correct and
original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag,
which is pictured in this ad. We have recently put about 50 miles
on this Corvette. During that time it was completely reliable with
no issues and true pleasure to drive.
Besides the correct paint code, this Corvette is completely
"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 1979. 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 distributor, intake,
carburetor, and even all of the glass is all date coded and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 436670, are stamped on
the engine pad, 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, which is pictured in this ad.
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
clean 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. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers,
and other information to get a true sense of how clean and 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.
Exterior
The Red exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see in the
photos the paint has an outstanding gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original N90 aluminum
wheels are in great condition with a brilliant finish and no curb
rash. The BF Goodrich raised white letter tires have about 90%
tread left and are the correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no
major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many
photos. There is on touch up on the right front and there may be
some small imperfections around the car that were too small to show
up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from
about five feet away. This Corvette has 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 on the frame in front of the rear tire and we
have seen no evidence of 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 even the windshield are all original
as each piece predates the car's body build date of May 23, 1979
(J23). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no
major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Oyster Cloth interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
original condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the
lenses are clear. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks
or sun fading. Even the silver line surrounding the edge of the
console is still there and has not faded away. The seats are in
great condition with just a small amount of wear in the typical
area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note
that these are the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. It is particularly important
that these original seats are in such great condition since the
cloth seats are no longer available and there are no easy
replacements if the seats are overly worn. The carpet looks just as
good in person as it does in the photos. The door panels are in
great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio
sounds great and gets good reception. Please note that both seat
belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3
Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. This
Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no
aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a light color like Oyster, 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 low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above, we have driven this car about 50 miles with no
issues. 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 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, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The
original ignition shielding, air cleaner, valve covers, and
catalytic converter are all still in place.
The AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior
lights, indicators, dash lights, wipers, and power windows, even
the interior delay light timer still works. All of the gauges work
including the clock. The vacuum system for the headlights works
correctly. The headlights go up quickly and evenly, with no binding
in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either
the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete
operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. The horn,
blower, and power locks do not work, which is a very common problem
on C3 Corvette. The car has a new cat-back exhaust system with a
healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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 1977 Corvette is in excellent original...for more
information please contact the seller.
