Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this spectacular 1979
Corvette in wonderful condition with the high performance L82
option, M21 close ratio 4-Speed manual transmission, and only
32,475 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great,
and is an amazing driver. This drive train combination is the most
desirable and sought-after that was available for a late C3
Corvette. This is the best and most performance-oriented option one
could order for 1979. The car is totally solid with excellent lines
and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful and very iconic
color combination of Red (72) over Black interior (192). This is
the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on
the trim tag pictured in this ad.
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 November of 1978. The last six digits of the VIN,
413289, 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
clean 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. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in
this ad. 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.
This car is verified as an original L82 4-speed in a number of
ways. First, on the engine pad is stamped "ZBA." This suffix code
denotes an L82 with manual transmission. The car is also confirmed
as an original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN.
Only the L82 Corvettes 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.
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 Red exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the
photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut with ease. The factory N90
aluminum wheels are in fantastic condition with no curb rash. The
Firestone wide oval radial tires are in excellent condition,
purchased in 2020 by the previous owner through Coker tire. They
have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized GR70-15. There
are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from
the many photos. There may be some very tiny imperfections around
the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing
else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This
Corvette 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
windshield frame or "birdcage." We have included specific photos of
the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The black interior in this Corvette is in stunning original
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The dash and console look great with no cracks,
fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person as
they do in the photos with no holes or split seams. The seat is not
overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original
seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements.
The carpet is also in excellent condition with no holes, tears, or
stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected.
The original front floor mats are in outstanding condition. The
door panels are in great shape overall. Unlike many other Corvettes
from this era, the door panels fit well and tight to the doors.
Most important, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. 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. The
jack and jack handle are still with the car in fantastic shape,
stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The
original spare is 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 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 very low
original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in excellent mechanical condition. The
car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It
drives amazing 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
vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The shifter is
tight, smooth, and does not pop out of gear. The clutch feels good.
The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other.
There is no blue smoke when running or driving the car. 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 previous owner
was very meticulous about maintenance and making sure the corvette
was in tip-top shape during his ownership. It truly shows when
driving this corvette.
All the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, and wipers
work. The windows work perfectly along with the rear defrost. All
of the gauges work with the exception of the clock. The blower
works on all speeds. The radio works and sounds great. The power
antenna does not currently extend or retract. The A/C is currently
not installed on the car but every part of the system is included
with the sale of the car. The vacuum system for the headlights
works correctly with no effort or 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. Not enough can
be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car,
especially with the manual transmission and t...for more
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