For Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Maricopa, Arizona

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a numbers-matching L82 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed close ratio manual transmission. Finished in Black over an Oyster leather interior, this C3 is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, The Corvette Black Book, replacement shocks and springs, and clear title.

This car is amazing, and straight pipe, full body rumble. This is my dream car, however I am looking to complete an overhaul to a 79, and do not want to impact this rare beauty.
Out of 53,807 highest on record corvette sales, only 14,516 were produced with L82 engines.
Only 4,062 were produced with 4-speed Manual transmission. 

Model: Corvette C3
Vin: 1Z8749S448383
Engine stamp: 448383ZBA - Manual
Exterior: Black
Interior: Oyster Leather

| RPO     | Description                                                     | Manufactured 
| Prod.   | %
| 1YZ87   | Base Coupe                                          | 53,807    | 100.0%  |
| A31       | Power Windows                                    | 20,631     | 38.3%    |
| AU3       | Power Door Locks                                | 9,054       | 16.8%    |
| L82        | 350ci. 225hp engine                             | 14,516    | 27.0%     |
| M21       | 4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans.        | 4,062       | 7.5%      |
 

Less than 20% of L82 production were manufactured with Manual transmission. 14516/0.20 = Approximately 2900 were produced.

Highlights

• Garage-kept 
• One of 14,516 1979 Corvettes built with an L82 350ci V8
• Only 23 percent of Corvettes produced in 1979 came with a manual transmission 
• Numbers-matching engine 
• Power windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Arizona 

EXTERIOR

• Black paint 
• Color-matched T-tops
• Hideaway headlights 
• Remote dual color-matched sport mirrors 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels 
• Staggered-width Otani KC2000 radial tires
  • 225/55 front 
  • 245/45 rear\

INTERIOR

• Oyster leather upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with manual shifter 
• Factory A/C 
• Power windows 
• Power steering
• Factory AM/FM stereo 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer 
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 27,331 miles
  • Actual Miles Title

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• L82 350ci V8
  • 225 horsepower 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 
  • Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold 
  • Edelbrock air breather 

Transmission

• Four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Power steering pump and tubing were replaced in 2021

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 
• Side-mounted dual exhaust system 
  • Custom straight pipe system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Catalytic converters have been removed
• Emergency brake and A/C system in need of repair 
• Speedometer does not read correctly according to seller 
• Both brake light lenses are cracked as seen in photos
• Steering wheel leather cracked
• Damage to dash material on top corner of driver-side
• Missing back panels of seats
• Discolored spots seen on carpet 
• Passenger rear side marker lens missing 
• Minor crack in hood
• Hood springs sag due to age 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner's manual
• The Corvette Black Book
• Replacement shocks and springs