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 with only 62,520 original miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, 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 St. Louis in 1978. Even very detailed parts like the
distributor and alternator correct and original. The last six
digits of the VIN, 424275, 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 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.
Low mileage and superior examples like this car draw a great
premium in the market. 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, smooth finish, and deep shine. 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 may be some 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. The previous owner
just installed new weatherstripping so the doors will take more
pressure to close until the seals get compressed. 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 almost all of the windows on this Corvette, both
door windows and the rear window are all original as each piece
predates the car's body build date of October 29, 1978 (C29).
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 condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the
lenses are clear. The seats are in excellent shape and look in
person just as they do in the photos with no holes, rips, or split
seams. 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
superb condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the
rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels themselves
are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact.
The dash has no fading or sun damage, but does have a small crack.
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 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 L48 engine starts right away every time. 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. There is no
blue smoke when starting or driving the car. 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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
horn, dash lights, wipers, rear window defogger, and power windows.
The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The vacuum system
for the headlights works correctly. 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. All of the gauges work with the
obvious exception of the clock. The locks work fine manually. The
power locks click but do not operate. This Corvette came with a/c
from the factory, but the compressor was removed at some point. The
car could probably use a tune up to smooth out the running at low
rpms. The car now has true dual exhaust system with no catalytic
converter and a very 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 1979 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition. The
very low original mileage, the beautiful and rare color
combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent
to which the numbers match make this Cor...for more information
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