Only 19,310 Original Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Silver/Oyster, PRICED TO SELL!!

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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 spectacular condition with only 19,310 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines. It is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of Silver (13) 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.

I have personally driven this car over 20 miles. During that time that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.

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 1979. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, intake, and even all the windows are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 409305, 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 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, showing 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 Silver (13) 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 brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial TA tires have 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 can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. 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 as each piece predates the car's body build date of C31, which is October 31 1978 so this car was produced on Halloween. Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

This car looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.

Interior

The Oyster Leather (122) interior in this Corvette is in absolutely outstanding condition. The seats look excellent with no rips, holes, or split seams. The seats are not overly worn in typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition throughout with no stains or holes. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original stereo radio sounds good. 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 appears to have never been used. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. The original T-Tops bags are also included with the car.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over the years, especially for 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.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As stated above I have driven this car over 20 miles with no issues at all. The number matching engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives amazing 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. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. 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 original ignition shielding is still in place.

The stereo radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. All of the gauges work and even the clock runs. Even very detailed items such as the spare tire light, interior delay light timer, and key buzzer all still work. The blower for the heater and air conditioning 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. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly, the headlights go up quickly and with no binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. 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 absolutely outstanding 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 very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is very correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date as well as the transmission VIN stamp and 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, especially for an exceptional example like this car, 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
1Z8789S409305
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 9,305th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
C31
"C" corresponds to October and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is October 31st, 1978.

Engine Code
V1027
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "10" is the tenth month of year and the "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on October 27th, 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 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
409305
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 409305, 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
J 21 8
"J" is September, "21" is the twenty first day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 21st, 1978. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007876
The intake manifold is original and correct for a L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 14007876 stamping.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
J 24 8
"J" is September, "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 24th, 1978. 

Distributor
1103353
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
8 K 17
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "K" denotes October, and "17" is the seventeenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on October 17th, 1978. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17059216
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L48 corvette with an automatic transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
2998
"299" is the 299th day from January 1st 1978, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on October 8th, 1978.

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

Driver's Window
YJ
"Y" is October and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in October of 1978.  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
UJ
"U" is July and "J" is 1978 so this window is original, made in July of 1978.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

13
Silver Metallic

interior color code

122
Oyster

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminium Wheels

QBS
225/60R15 White Letter Tires

UM2
AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track

U81
Dual Rear Speakers

ZX2
Convenience Group