#'s Match, L82, Close Ratio 4-Speed, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Red/Oyster, LOW MILES

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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this completely numbers matching 1979 Corvette in excellent condition with the high performance L82 engine, M21 close ratio 4-Speed manual transmission, and only 60,018 original miles. We have owned and sold over one hundred 1979 Corvettes over the years and we cannot think of another example that is this remarkably original and in such nice shape. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an amazing driver. It is exceptionally rare with the engine and transmission combination. 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 options one could order for 1979. The original window sticker is still with the car and shows that the car was ordered new with the L82, M21 close ratio 4-speed transmission, and F51 heavy duty stock absorbers.

The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It was ordered new in the rare and highly desirable color combination of Corvette Red (72) over Oyster Leather (122). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad as well as the original window sticker.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the starter, distributor, carburetor, alternator, all of the wheels, and even all the windows are all correct. The last six digits of the VIN, 416021, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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 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 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.

In addition to the original window this L82 Corvette comes with a wealth of documentation. The car with copies of previous titles and a great number of receipts and records for service an maintenance of the years. The previous titles and all of the receipts confirm the low original mileage. The car also comes with the 1979 Chevrolet Consumer Information booklet, sport mirror/turn signal and headlight dimmer lever visor insert, original Goodyear tire booklet, Chevrolet chemical paint spotting sheet, and the 1979 GM maintenance schedule booklet.

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 original 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 Red (72) exterior is in very nice original condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a good gloss and a deep shine. The paint on this car appears to be original. We have seen no paint lines, overspray, or other signs of paintwork at all. The original factory bonding strips are still present and visible on all four fenders. All of this information is another sign that this car has never been in any kind of accident or had any body work. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original rally wheels have a brilliant finish. Please note that this car has the correct and original style “4-clip” beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires have about 90% tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one would expect with a paintjob with many years on it there is some checking and other small imperfections around the car that were too small 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 and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, 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 Corvette is date coded and original all the windows predate the car's body build date of December 18, 1978 (E18). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Oyster Leather interior in this Corvette is in fantastic original condition. The seats look just as good in person as they do in the photos with no excessive wear. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is original and also in excellent condition, this included the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio work well and gets good reception. 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. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a light color like oyster, 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 car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. 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, the transmission does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. 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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, and wipers. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. Even detailed items like the key buzzer and the factory alarm still work properly. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly, evenly, and with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the extra power from the L82, the 4-speed close ratio manual transmission, and the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1979 Corvette is in excellent condition and exceptionally rare with the L82 engine and close ratio 4-speed manual transmission combination. The originality, the very low miles, the very rare and desirable color combination, the great options, and the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing, especially for rare and high performance models like this car, and as one can see this car is very correct. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission casting number, transmission casting date, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description

VIN
1Z8749S416021
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, 4, correct for an L82 car.  The sixth digit, "9," indicates the model year, 1979.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 16,021th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
E18
"E" corresponds to December and "18" is the eigteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is December 18th, 1978.

Engine Code
V1207
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "12" is the twelveth month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on December 7th, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
ZBA
This means the motor was intended for a 1979 L82 Corvette with a manual transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
416021
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 416021, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
8970010
The engine block has the correct 8970010 casting number for a 1979 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
K 9 8
"K" is October, "9" is the ninth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 9th, 1978. 

Distributor
1110291
The distributor is original and correct for an L82 Corvette with a manual transmission with a 1110291 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
8 L 16
The "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "L" denotes November, and "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on November 16th, 1978. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Alternator
1102908
The alternator is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with a/c with 1102908 stamped on the housing.

Alternator Date Code
8 M 5
The "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "M" denotes December, and "5" is the fifth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on December 5th, 1978.

Starter
1109067
The starter is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with a manual transmission with 1109067 stamped on the housing.

Starter Date Code
8 M 5
The "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "M" denotes December, and "5" is the fifth day of the month meaning the starter was made on December 5th, 1978.

Carburetor
17059211
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L82 corvette with a manual transmission

Carburetor Date Code
3358
"335" is the 335th day from January 1st 1978, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on December 1st, 1978.

Transmission Casting Number
13-04-065-903
The main case of the transmission has a correct 1304065903 casting number.

Transmission Tail Housing Casting Number
13-04-066-903
The tail housing of the transmission has a correct 1304066903 casting number.

Transmission Side Cover Casting Number
13-04-097-901
The side cover of the transmission has a correct 1304097901 casting number.

Transmission Casting Date
11-15-78
The "11" is the eleventh month of the year, the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month, and the "78" is the year so this transmission main case was cast on November 15th, 1978, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission Date Code
WM1282
"W" denotes the plant, Warner. "M" is the month December, "12" is the twelveth day of the month, "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, and lastly "1" denotes the shift the transmission was made in. Meaning this transmission is correct and original, made in the first shift of December 12th, 1978.

Transmission VIN Stamping
416021
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 416021, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Clutch Housing
464697
The clutch housing has the correct number 464697 stamping on the casing.

Left Front Wheel Stamping
K-1-8 11 9 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "8" is the year, 1978. The "11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "9" is the ninth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 9th, 1978. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1979 Corvette.

Right Front Wheel Stamping
K-1-8 11 9 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "8" is the year, 1978. The "11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "9" is the ninth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 9th, 1978. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1979 Corvette.

Left Rear Wheel Stamping
K-1-8 11 9 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "8" is the year, 1978. The "11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "9" is the ninth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 9th, 1978. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1979 Corvette.

Right Rear Wheel Stamping
K-1-8 11 9 AZ
K means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, the "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and the "8" is the year, 1978. The "11" is the eleventh month of the year and the "9" is the ninth day of the month. This means the wheel was made on November 9th, 1978. "AZ" is a code that was used on wheels intended for a 1979 Corvette.

Windshield
VJ
"V" is December and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in December of 1978.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
CJ
"C" is November and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in November of 1978.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger  Window
CJ
"C" is November and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in November of 1978.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
CJ
"C" is November and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in November of 1978.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

72
Red

interior color code

122
Oyster Leather

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

C49
Rear Window Defogger

D35
Sport Mirrors

F51
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers

L82
350ci 225hp V8 Engine

MM4
4-speed Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

UN3
AM-FM Radio, Stereo with cassette

U81
Dual Rear Speaker

UA1
Heavy Duty Battery