Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, Black/Oyster, PRICED TO SELL!!

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

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1979 Corvette in excellent condition with only 70,855 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, 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 Black (19) over Oyster (122). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.

The car comes with a huge stack that is pictured in this ad of dozens and dozens of service records and receipts for maintenance and repairs over the years. The receipts add up to over $14,000 so this car has been very well cared for by its previous owner.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine in the car is the factory correct original engine that was installed in the car new in St. Louis in 1979. The last six digits of the VIN, 402318, are stamped on the engine pad which indicates the engine is original. The last six digits of the VIN are also stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad and the transmission is also original.

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 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 Black (19) exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels have a great finish and look great on the car. The raised white letter tires have are literally brand new with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There is a small spot on the tip of the front bumper and there may be some other very tiny imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Oyster Leather interior in this Corvette is in amazing condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, rips, or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in typical area on the bolster where the deriver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition throughout with no holes or stains, this includes the rear carpet which is often neglected. The dash and console look nice with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly in the storage compartment behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car and appears to have 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 with a light color like oyster, and the excellent 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 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 great 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 strange noises or 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 and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, horn, wipers, and power windows. All of the gauges work, even the clock. The a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video. The power locks work on the passenger side, but not the driver's side. The blower works only on high. 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 excellent condition. The low mileage, the beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date. 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.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase

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

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z8789S402318
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, 8, correct for an L48 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 2,318th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
B13
"B" corresponds to September and "13" is the thirteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is September 13th, 1978.

Engine Code
V0911
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "09" is the ninth month of year and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on September 11th, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
402318
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 402318, 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
I 8 8
"I" is September, "8" is the eighth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 8th, 1978. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007376
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 1979 corvette with an automatic transmission.

Carburetor
17059216
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L82 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
2558
"255" is the 255th day from January 1st 1978, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on September 12th, 1978.

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

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

Driver's Window
GA
"G" is April and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in April of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

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

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

exterior color code

19
Black

interior color code

122
Oyster Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

ZX2
Convenience Group