For Sale: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in Cincinnati, Ohio

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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 40,332 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with great lines and no rust issues It is finished in the beautiful and classic color combination of Classic White (10) over Dark Blue Leather (292). This is 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 still 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 St. Louis in July of 1979. Even detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and starter are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 444166, 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.

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 very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as actual. 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 Classic White (10) exterior is in very nice driver quality condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a great gloss and deep shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original N90 aluminum wheels have a great finish and no major curb rash. The raised white letter tires are brand new with less than 20 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There are some spots in the paint around the car and some other small imperfections that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. There is obviously some surface rust, but we have seen structural rust issues. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire, which is one of 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 is date coded and original, both side windows and the rear window all predate the car's body build date of July 18, 1979 (L18). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Dark Blue Leather (292) interior in this Corvette is in wonderful condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in great shape overall, and unlike other C3 Corvettes, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The seats look just as nice in person as they do in the photos. The driver's 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. There is a small spot of wear in the corner of the passenger seat. The carpet also appears to be original and in good shape overall with no major stains. This includes the carpet on the door panels and the rear carpet, which is often neglected. There are a few spots of wear in the left footwell, but are mostly covered by the floor mat. The original 8-track radio does not work, but most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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 has 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 never been smoked in and there is 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 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 good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. It drives nice 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 well 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. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. 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 original ignition shielding and air cleaner are all still in place.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, indicators, wipers, rear defogger, and power windows. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The air conditioning does not blow cold and the power locks do not work, which is a common problem on C3 Corvettes. The car has no catalytic converter and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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 Corvette is in fantastic driver condition. The very low mileage, the beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to dup...for more information please contact the seller.