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 optioned with the high performance
L82 engine and only 42,965 original miles. This Corvette looks
great, runs well, 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
Hilton Brown Metallic (67) over Light Doeskin Leather (592). This
is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the
codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. The very low
original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car,
but also the clear Ohio title, also pictured in this ad, that shows
the mileage as actual.
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 1978. 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 carburetor,
distributor, aluminum intake manifold, all of the wheels, and even
all of the glass all correct and original. The last six digits of
the VIN, 415558, 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.
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 Hilton Brown Metallic (67) exterior is in excellent 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 and date coded rally wheels are in great condition
with a brilliant finish. Please note that this car has the correct
and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made
replacements. The raised white letter tires are brand new with less
than five miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There
are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from
the photos. There are some touch ups and 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 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 December 13,
1978 (E13). Original glass is a good indication that this car has
had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Light Doeskin Leather (592) 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 present and has not faded away. The seats are
in excellent condition and look in person just as they do in the
photos with one small spot of wear. The seat is not overly worn in
the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out.
The carpet is also in great condition with no stains. 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
and unlike many Corvettes from this era they fit well and tight to
the doors. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio
sounds great and gets good reception. Most importantly the dash has
never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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 Doeskin, 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. 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, detailed, and
correct as one can see in the photos. The ignition shielding,
original L82 finned aluminum valve covers, air cleaner, smog pump,
and catalytic converter are all still present.
The radio works as do...for more information please contact the
seller.