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 excellent condition with only 40,910 original miles.
This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the rare, highly desirable, and beautiful
color combination of Corvette Frost Blue (26) 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.
I have personally driven this car over 30 miles. During that time
that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true
pleasure to drive.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and the transmission are the original
units that were installed new in the car in the factory in St.
Louis. Even very detailed parts like the intake, distributor,
carburetor, and starter area all correct and original with proper
part numbers and appropriate date codes. The last six digits of the
VIN, 425647, 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.
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 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 a low mileage example like this
car.
The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of
the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that
shows the mileage as "Actual." 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 Frost Blue (26) exterior is in excellent 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 N90 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish. The raised
white letter tires are brand new with less than 20 miles on them
and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections
that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one
would expect with a paintjob with the many years on it there 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 car 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 in front of the rear tire and we have seen no
evidence of corrosion around the "birdcage" or windshield frame,
which are the two most common 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.
Interior
The Black Leather (192) 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 look just as great in person as they do in the
photos with no holes or excessive wear, just a small spot of wear
in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and
out. The carpet is also in great condition overall with no stains,
rips, or holes. The door panels are in nice shape overall. The door
pulls are solid and intact. Please note that both seat belts work
and retract properly. This is a common problem on this era Corvette
and an issue many buyers do not think to check. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment
behind the passenger seat. The original spare is 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 very low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above we have driven this car over 30 miles with no issues
at all. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every
time, runs well, and idles smooth. The car 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. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well
throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat.
This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the
engine compartment is exceptionally clean, detailed, correct and
complete as one can see in the photos. The car still has the
ignition shielding, correct and original air cleaner, valve covers,
and catalytic converter.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, horn, wipers, power
windows, and rear window defogger. The blower for the heat and a/c
works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself 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
well. Also, 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. 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 very low
mileage, the very rare and beautiful color combination, the great
extent to which the numbers match, and the fantastic overall
condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard
to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette
market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very
correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine
block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission date code,
and transmission VIN stamp. This Corvette always gets a ton of
attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle
has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of
C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several
years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One
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