70,003 Miles, 4-Speed, Dark Blue Metallic/Dark Blue, 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 1979 4-Speed Corvette in Great condition with only 70,003 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 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.

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 doors open and shut nicely. The aluminum wheels have a great finish and look great on the car. The BFGoodrich white letter tires are in great shape with plenty of life left. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. 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. 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 Dark Blue interior in this Corvette is in amazing driver condition. The seats look good with no holes, no split seams, and no notable wear. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in great shape with some minor staining in the rear cargo area. 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 radio sounds great and works as it should. 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. 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 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 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 feels very good and the shifter is super smooth. The clutch has a good feel and grabs/engages as it should. 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 AM/FM radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, and power windows. The a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The power antenna works, as seen in the video. The headlights go up quickly, and with no binding in the mechanism. All of the gauges work with the exception of the clock. 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 driver condition. The low mileage, 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. 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
1Z8789S414381
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 14,381st Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
E06
"E" corresponds to December and "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is December 6th, 1978.

Engine Code
V1111
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 11th, 1979.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
414381
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414381, 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
K 6 8
"K" denotes the month October, "6" is the sixth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, meaning this intake manifold was cast on October 6th, 1978.

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

Distributor Date Code
8 K 24
The "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "K" denotes October, and "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on October 24th, 1978. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17059203
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L48 corvette with a manual transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
3138
"313" is the day of the calendar year from January 1st, 1978, and "8" is the last digit of the year, meaning this carb was made on November 9th, 1978

Transmission Casting Number
13-04-065-903
The main case of the transmission has a correct 1304065903 casting number.

Transmission Tail Housing Casting Number
13-04-066-903
The tail housing of the transmission has a correct 1304066903 casting number.

Transmission Side Cover Casting Number
13-04-097-901
The side cover of the transmission has a correct 1304097901 casting number.

Transmission Casting Date
6-8-78
The "6" is the sixth month of the year, the "8" is the eighth day of the month, and the "78" is the year so this transmission main case was cast on June 8th, 1978, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission VIN Stamping
414381
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 414381, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Clutch Housing
464697
The clutch housing has the correct number 464697 stamping on the casing.

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

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

M21
4-Speed Manual 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