L82, Only 11,905 Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Dark Blue Metallic/Dark Blue

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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 numbers matching 1979 L82 Corvette in excellent condition with only 11,905 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 and highly desirable color combination of Dark Blue Metallic (83) over Dark Blue (292). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.

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 August of 1979. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct as this car. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, and even all of the glass including the T-Tops are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 449738, 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.

On top of the originality, this C3 is loaded with desirable options such as (CC1) Removable glass T-Tops, (D80) Spoilers front and rear, (L82) 225hp 350ci V8, 8-track radio, (AU3) Power Door Locks, air conditioning, power windows, (N90) aluminum wheels, and much more. We encourage you to visit the numbers/options tabs above to get a sense of how correct/rare this vette is.

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 Dark Blue Metallic exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both front and rear bumpers look great with no cracks or major fading. Even the front spoiler is in amazing shape; most get scraped/beat up over the years. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear GT Radial white letter tires show their age a bit, but have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many year on it there may be some very tiny 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. This L82 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 in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the “birdcage” or windshield frame, 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 L82 Corvette, even the optioned glass T-Tops are original as each piece predates the car's body build date of August 28th, 1979 (M28). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Dark Blue Leather interior in this Corvette is in spectacular condition. The seats look excellent with no holes, rips, or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in amazing condition throughout, along with the original floor mats, with no stains and holes. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and unlike many other C3's they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The original 8-track radio sounds good and works as it should. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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. 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 still present and has never been used. 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 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 numbers matching L82 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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 60mph, 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. 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 with the L82 engine. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original finned aluminum valve covers specific to the L82, ignition shielding, air cleaner, catalytic converter, and smog pump are all still on the car.

The original AM/FM 8-track radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, dash lights, power windows and rear window defogger. Even detailed items like the under-hood light and key buzzer still work. The blower for the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The a/c itself 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. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock. The manual locks work, but the power locks do not work. 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 and the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1979 L82 Corvette is in excellent original condition. The very low mileage, the beautiful original color combination, the great extent to which the numbers match, 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 correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date, 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.

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
1Z8749S449738
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 49,738th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
M 23
"M" corresponds to August and "23" is the twenty third day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is August 23rd, 1979.

Engine Code
V0821
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "08" is the eighth month of year and the "21" is the twenty first day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on August 21st, 1979.  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
449738
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449738, 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
G 23 9
"G" is July, "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 July 23rd, 1979. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007378
This intake manifold is original and correct for a L82 corvette with a 14007378 stamping.

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

Distributor Date Code
9 F 19
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "19" is the ninteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on June 19th, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Starter
1998217
The Starter is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with an auto transmission with 1998217 stamped on the housing.

Starter Date Code
9 H 15
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "H" denotes August, and "15" is the fifteenth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on August 15th, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17059228
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L82 corvette with an auto transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
2019
"201" is the 201st day from January 1st 1979, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on July 20th, 1979.

Transmission VIN Stamping
449738
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449738, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
8640820
The transmission main case casting number is correct and original for a 79 corvette with an automatic transmission

Transmission Main Case Casting date
9-7-79
July 9th, 1979

Windshield
TA
"T" is August and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in August of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Drivers Window
UA
"U" is July and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in July of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Drivers T-Top
UA
"U" is July and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in July of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
UA
"U" is July and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in July of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger T-Top
TA
"T" is August and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in August of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Rear Window
JA
"J" is May and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in May of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

83
Dark Blue Metallic

interior color code

292
Dark Blue

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

AU3
Power door locks

CC1
Removable Glass Roof Panels

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

D80
Spoilers front and rear

K30
Cruise Control

L82
225hp V8

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminium Wheels

UM2
AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track

U81
Dual Rear Speakers

ZX2
Convenience Group