L82, Only 42,965 Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, 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 fantastic condition optioned with the high performance L82 engine and only 42,965 original miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an amazing driver. The car is totally solid with excellent lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful, stunning, and highly desirable color combination of Hilton Brown Metallic (67) over Light Doeskin Leather (592). This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, also pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as actual.

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 1978. 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 carburetor, distributor, aluminum intake manifold, all of the wheels, and even all of the glass all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 415558, 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 and pictured in this ad.

This car is verified as an original L82 in a number of ways. First, on the engine pad is stamped “ZBB.” This suffix code denotes an L82 with an automatic 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.

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 very clean and desirable classic Corvette at an unbeatable value. The high-performance models like this L82 draw a great premium over the standard Corvette, this is especially true for a low mileage example like this car. 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. 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 Hilton Brown Metallic (67) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has an outstanding gloss and deep shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original and date coded rally wheels are in great condition with a brilliant finish. Please note that this car has the correct and original 4-clip style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made replacements. The raised white letter tires are brand new with less than five miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some touch ups and other faint imperfections around the car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette has absolutely 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 on the frame in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage,” which are 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 all of the glass on this Corvette, both door windows, the rear window, and even the windshield are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date of December 13, 1978 (E13). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Light Doeskin Leather (592) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding original condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. Even the silver line surrounding the edge of the console is still present and has not faded away. The seats are in excellent condition and look in person just as they do in the photos with one small spot of wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great condition with no stains. This includes the carpet on the door panels and the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels themselves are in great shape overall and unlike many Corvettes from this era they fit well and tight to the doors. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio sounds great 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 appears to have 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; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a light color like Doeskin, 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 numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great 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 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 ignition shielding, original L82 finned aluminum valve covers, air cleaner, smog pump, and catalytic converter are all still present.

The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, horn, indicators, dash lights, wipers, rear window defogger, and power windows. Even detailed items such as the interior delay light timer, spare tire light, and even the key buzzer still work. 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 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. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The locks work fine manually. The power locks click but do not operate and the a/c does not blow cold. 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 engine and the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1979 L82 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The L82 engine, the very low original mileage, the extra clean interior, the beautiful and rare color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing, especially for high performance models like this L82, and as one can see this car is very correct. There are photos in the this ad of the engine VIN stamp, engine assembly date, suffix code, 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.

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
1Z8749S415558
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 15,558th Corvette made for 1979.

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

Engine Code
V1206
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "12" is the twelveth month of year and the "06" is the zixth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on December 6th, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
415558
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 415558, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
14016379
The engine block has the correct casting number for a 1979 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
L 5 8
"L" is December, "5" is the fifth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on December 5th, 1978. 

Intake Manifold
14007378
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 1979 L82 Corvette

Distributor
1103291
This Distributor is correct and original for a 1979 L82 Corvette

Distributor Date Code
8 L 16
"8" denotes the year, "L" is the month December, and "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning this distributor was made on December 16th, 1978.

Carburetor
17059228
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L82 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
3128
"312" is the 312th day from January 1st 1978, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 8th, 1978.

Transmission VIN Stamping
415558
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 415558, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Windshield
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.

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
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.

Rear 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.

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 eleveth 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 eleveth 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 eleveth 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 eleveth 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.

exterior color code

67
Hilton Brown Metallic

interior color code

592
Light Doeskin

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L82
350ci 220hp 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