For Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

"The first automotives to have turbochargers were trucks with the first prototypes being made around 1938. The first turbocharged passenger cars did not appear until the 60's, and even then they were still very unreliable. In the 70's, turbocharging became very popular for Formula 1 racing, and even today this is still the image that many people have about turbochargers. However, the oil crisis in the 70's also brought on a new awareness of fuel reduction. Downsizing by the means of turbocharging provided a great opportunity for cleaner engines, without losing power." Turbocharger.mtee.eu

For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette coupe showing 27,150 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car has a numbers matching drivetrain and received a turbocharger early in life, along with some body modifications that help it stand out. In the early 80's, the car was awarded top ranking for modified Corvettes at Concours d'Elegance events.

Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*

Exterior
Walking by this Corvette, it takes about half a second to notice the exterior mods with a Greenwood hood that contains aggressive NACA ducts, a rising cowl, and an intimidating row of vents. Out back, a larger rear wing veers from stock configuration and TURBO appears on the back of the wing, repeated on the front fenders, clearly seen over the Silver Metallic paint that adorns the coke bottle body. Knock off caps denote the only other exterior modification on this classic Vette and it retains its characteristic quad tail lights, chin spoiler, and T-tops. The paint and trim are in great shape with the only imperfections being some cracking of the paint near a key hole and flex cracking and peeling of paint on the chin spoiler.

Interior
We expected black and we went blue! Beginning on the door panels, deep, dark blue starts the consistent palette and including their carpeted lowers, both doors are in great shape. Onto the blue leather bucket seats we go and find them in nice condition as well, with some typical light wrinkling as proof someone occupied them on occasion, but fully intact. Ahead of the nice steering wheel is a clean instrument cluster with two gauges while the aircraft array is positioned in the center and in an area that usually shows patina, these present very nicely. An AM/FM radio and A/C panel stack next, finally flowing to the shifter in a clean faceplate and black boot. Plush blue carpet is protected by matching mats and the carpet also covers the rear cargo area and remains in very nice condition.

Drivetrain
Plenty of polished parts help dress up the bay where the numbers matching 350ci L48 V8 resides with a RaJay Industries Turbo kit which boosts power from 175 to an impressive 300 horses! It's mated to its numbers matching T10 4-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.36 gears and Positraction.

Undercarriage
Original looking and showing age with typical surface rust, the underside reveals an exhaust that splits, then enters original equipment mufflers stamped with L48, then immediately exiting through small tips under the car. There is no catalytic converter present. Four wheel power disc brakes are onboard and benefit from a new master cylinder installed in 2025. Independent front suspension softened by coil springs while the rear has a multi link independent suspension with tubular axle drive shafts, transverse strut rods, torque control arms and a mono transverse leaf spring.

Drive-Ability
We enter the excellent interior and start this Chevy and roll the cowl hooded beast onto the test loop where the turbo goes to work on long straight aways. Our tires are 16 years old so we're not going all out in this car, but it clearly has more power than a stock '79, and all the handling these cars are known for. We note the horn and A/C are not working but all other functions provided to the driver do operate. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

You can tell this car has been stored in a climate controlled garage as it remains in great condition. It will come to you with the original hood and some of the original parts if the mods don't suit your taste. We think it's a standout without being burdened by a full body kit and if you enjoy boosted V8's, take a sip of this sleek silver Vette.

1Z8789S446908

1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
8-350ci L48 4bbl 195hp V8
9-1979
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
446908-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

M07-August 7th 1979
TRIM 292-Blue Leather
PAINT 13L-Silver Metallic

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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