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 42,210 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 Leather
(292). 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 20 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 March of 1979. We have run the numbers on literally
hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that
are so correct as this car. Even very detailed parts like the
distributor, carburetor, intake, and alternator are all date coded
and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 452720, 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.
The low mileage examples like this car draw a great premium. 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 excellent 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 raised white letter tires have plenty of tread
left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major
blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos.
There some very 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 underside
even still has some of the factory original chalk markings front
when it went down the assembly line. 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 glass on this Corvette, both
door windows and the rear window are all original as each piece
predates the car's body build date of March 19, 1979 (H19).
Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major
accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue (292) 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. The seats are in excellent condition with no holes.
There is just a small amount of expected wear 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. The carpet is also in nice condition with
no stains or rips. 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 no aroma of cigarettes. The original T-Top
bags are still with the car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original 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, runs
well, and idles smooth. As stated above, we have driven this car
about 20 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 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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, horn, indicators,
dash lights, wipers, rear window defogger, and power windows. The
blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The
a/c also works and blows cold. 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. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of
the clock. The a/c does not blow cold. The manual locks work fine;
the power locks work on the right door, but not the left.. 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 L48 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The very
low original mileage, the extra clean interior, the beautiful and
rare co...for more information please contact the seller.
