Vehicle Description
....
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
L82 Corvette in excellent condition with only 40,065 original
miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing
driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust
issues. It is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Frost Beige (59) over Light Doeskin Cloth (59C).
This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by
the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The original owner's
manual is included with the car.
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 February 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, and even all of the glass are all date
coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 421701, are
stamped on the engine pad, 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 and
pictured.
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.
On top of the originality, this C3 is loaded with desirable options
such as (D80) Spoilers front and rear, (L82) 225hp 350ci V8,
8-track radio, (AU3) Power Door Locks, air conditioning, power
windows, (N90) (N90) aluminum wheels, and much more. We encourage
you to visit the numbers/options tabs above to get a sense of how
correct/rare this Corvette is.
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.
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 Frost Beige (59) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep
shine, and smooth finish. Even the front spoiler is in amazing
shape; most get scraped/beat up over the years. Both doors open and
shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no
curb rash. The Uniroyal Tiger Paw raised white letter tires show
their age a bit, but have plenty of tread left. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many
photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on
it there may be some very tiny imperfections around the car that
were too small to show up in the photos and some touch ups on the
front bumper, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about
five or ten feet away. This L82 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 in front of the rear tire and we
have seen no evidence of corrosion around the "birdcage" or
windshield frame, which are the two 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 L82 Corvette is original
as each piece predates the car's body build date of February 5th,
1979 (G05). Original glass is a good indication that this car has
had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Light Doeskin Cloth (59C) interior in this Corvette is in
spectacular original condition. The seats look excellent 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.
Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins,
not some cheap aftermarket replacements or covers. This is
particularly important as the cloth seats are not available and
there are no easy replacements if they were worn out or damaged.
The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The
carpet is in good condition and looks as nice in person as it does
in the photos, there is a spot of wear in the right footwell. The
dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun
damage. The door panels are in great shape overall and unlike many
other C3's they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are
solid and intact. The original radio sounds good and works as it
should. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified
for an aftermarket installation. 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 still
present and has 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 very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L82 engine 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 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. There is no blue smoke when starting
or driving the car. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This
Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast with the L82 engine.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and
correct as one can see in the photos. The original finned aluminum
valve covers specific t...for more information please contact the
seller.
