Only 20,200 Original Miles, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Blue/Blue, Auto, A/C

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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this 1979 Corvette in excellent condition with only 20,200 miles. This Corvette looks great, runs very strong, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of Blue over Dark blue.

This Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. The last six digits of the VIN, 425930, 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 Corvette is ready to be enjoyed by its future owner. I have personally driven the car over twenty miles. During that time it was an absolute pleasure to drive, completely reliable, and had no issues at all.

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 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 Blue exterior is in amazing condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has an outstanding gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The rally wheels are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash on the trim rings. Please note that the trim rings are the correct and original 4-clip style, not a cheap foreign made aftermarket replacement. The General white letter tires are brand new with less than 10 miles on them and are the correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath with no rust issues. 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. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Dark blue Cloth interior in this Corvette is in like new condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, no split seams, and no excessive wear. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in good condition throughout. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. Even the silver line surrounding the edge of the console is still there and has not faded away. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio sounds great and gets good reception, it is a Corvette specific unit made specifically for this model. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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 outstanding condition of this 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 transmission shifts smoothly 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. 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 horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, indicators, and dash lights. The power antenna works and is shown in the video. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The car now has a true dual exhaust system with no catalytic converter and 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 the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1979 Corvette is in amazing condition with only 20,200 miles. The low mileage, the great extent to which the numbers match, the beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. 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. Originality and matching numbers are very important in Corvette pricing and as once can see this car is very correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission VIN stamp, transmission assembly date, and transmission casting date.

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
1Z8789S425930
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 25,930th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
H06
"H" corresponds to March and "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is March 6th, 1979.

Engine Code
V0226
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "02" is the second month of year and the "26" is the twenty sixth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on February 26th, 1979.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
ZAH
This means the motor was intended for a 1979 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
425930
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 425930, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has the correct 3970010 casting number for a 1979 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
B 23 9
"B" is February, "23" is the twenty third day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on February 23rd, 1979. 

Intake Manifold
14007376
This intake manifold has the correct 14007376 stamping for a 1979 Corvette.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
B 23 9
"B" is February, "23" is the twenty third day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on February 23rd, 1979. 

Distributor
1103302
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic with a 1103302 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
9 B 9
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "B" denotes February, and "9" is the ninth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on February 9th, 1979. 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
9 B 9
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "B" denotes February, and "9" is the ninth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on February 9th, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932461
The right exhaust manifold has the correct 3932461 casting number for a 1979 Corvette.

Transmission Casting Number
8640820
The main case of the transmission has a correct 8640820 casting number.

Transmission Casting Date
1-79 22
The "1" is the first month of the year, the "79" is the year, and the "22" is the twenty second day of the month so this transmission main case was cast on January 22nd, 1979, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission Date Code
B9B14D
The first "B" is the plant where the transmission was made. The "9" is the last digit of the calander year. The second "B" is the second month of the year. The "14" is the fourteenth day of the month and the "D" is the shift. This means that the transmission was made on February 14, 1979 during the day shift.

Transmission VIN Stamp
425930
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 425930, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad, meaning this transmission is original to this car.

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

K30
Cruise Control

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

QBS
225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires

U58
AM-FM Stereo Radio

U75
Power Antenna

U81
Dual Rear Speaker

ZX2
Conveniece Group