Vehicle Description
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this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1979
L82 Corvette in fantastic condition with only 46,375 original
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, stunning, and highly
desirable color combination of Corvette Dark Blue (83) over Dark
Blue 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.
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 transmission in the car are the
correct and original units that were installed in the car new at
the factory in 1979. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor,
intake, and even all the windows are all date coded and original.
The last six digits of the VIN, 449519, 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 and pictured in this ad.
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, 449519, 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.
The high-performance models like this L82 draw a great premium over
the standard Corvette, this is especially true for a low mileage
example like this car. 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 (83) exterior is in good driver condition.
As one can see in the photos the paint has an outstanding gloss and
deep shine. 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 Radial TA raised white letter tires
have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There
are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from
the photos. There is some light checking in the paint, a spot on
the right rear visible in the photos, and some other faint
imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the
photos, but nothing 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 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 September 27,
1979 (N27). Original glass is a good indication that this car has
had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue (29C) 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
excellent condition with just one small spot on the corner of the
passenger seat bottom. The seat is not overly worn 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 or need to be replaced.
The carpet is also in great condition with no stains, rips, or
holes. This includes the carpet on the door panels and the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels themselves are in
great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio
sounds great 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 original spare is also still with the car
and appears to have never been used. 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 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 L82 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. As stated above, we have driven this car
about 30 miles with no issues. 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 tr...for more information
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