Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1979
Corvette in fantastic condition. 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, stunning, and highly desirable color combination of
Corvette Dark Blue (72) over Oyster Leather (122). 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 purchased this car from
a older gentleman here in Cincinnati. He was a long time owner that
purchased the car in 1995. He was very meticulous and took
excellent care of the Corvette; during his ownership the car was
always carefully stored indoors. He said that he purchased the car
from a local Chevrolet dealership and the original owner traded it
into that dealership on a new Corvette in 1995.
Besides the correct paint code, 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
1979. The last six digits of the VIN, 444456, 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, which is also
pictured in this ad. Even all of the glass is date coded and
original.
This car is verified as an original L82 in a number of ways. First,
on the engine pad is stamped "ZBB." This suffix code denotes an L82
with an automatic transmission. The car is also confirmed as an
original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN. Only the
L82 Corvettes with have a "4" in this spot like this car does, a
base motor L48 car will always have an "8" in the fifth digit of
the VIN.
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 and desirable classic 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. 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 Corvette Dark Blue (72) 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. The BF Goodrich Radial TA raised white letter
tires have about 95% tread. 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 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 July 20, 1979
(L20). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no
major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Oyster interior in this Corvette is in outstanding 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. The
seats are in great condition and look just as good in person as
they do in the photos. The carpet is also in excellent condition
with no stains, rips, or holes. 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. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat as seen in the photos. The original spare is also
still with the car and appears to have never been used. 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 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. The
numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smooth. It drives great on the road and at highway
speeds. In the video in this ad 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. 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, dash lights, wipers, rear window defogger, and
power windows. Even detailed items such as the interior delay light
timer and spare tire light still work. The blower for the heater
and air conditioning works on all speeds. 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, the headlights go up quickly and with
no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly
with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under
the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be
viewed in the video below. The horn and power locks do not work,
which is a very common problem on C3 Corvette. All of the gauges
work with the obvious exception of the clock. 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 condition. The
excellent paint quality, the extra clean interior, the beautiful
and rare color combination, the excellent overall condition, and
the great extent to which the numbers match make this Corvette
particularly desirab...for more information please contact the
seller.
