1979 Chevrolet Corvette

$19,900

Price
$19,900
Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
74,668
Vin
1Z8749S412618
Stock
901195
Figure based on a stock vehicle with OH rates with $100/$300k Liability/UM/UIM limits. Rates vary depending on the state, coverage selected and other factors. Policies underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company. Some coverage and discounts not available in all states. Call 877-922-9701 to speak with a representative or apply online. $260 /YEAR Insurance
Price
$19,900
Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
74,668
Vin
1Z8749S412618
Stock
901195
Figure based on a stock vehicle with OH rates with $100/$300k Liability/UM/UIM limits. Rates vary depending on the state, coverage selected and other factors. Policies underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company. Some coverage and discounts not available in all states. Call 877-922-9701 to speak with a representative or apply online. $260 /YEAR Insurance

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z8749S412618
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 12,618th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
D22
"D" corresponds to November and "22" is the twenty second day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 22nd, 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, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
412618
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412618, 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
K 10 8
"K" denotes the month October, "10" is the tenth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, meaning this intake manifold was cast on October 10th, 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
10-27-78
The "10" is the tenth month of the year, the "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month, and the "78" is the year so this transmission main case was cast on October 27th, 1978, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission VIN Stamping
412618
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412618, 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.

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.

Drivers 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
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.

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L82
350ci 225hp V8 Engine

M21
4-Speed Manual Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

U81
Dual Rear Speaker

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
350ci V8

Body

Body Color
Burgundy
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2

Basic

Year
1979
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Miles
74,668

Interior

Interior Color
Black
rpo code description
1YZ87 Corvette Sport Coupe
A31 Power Windows
C49 Rear Window Defogger
C60 Air Conditioning
D35 Sport Mirrors
L82 350ci 225hp V8 Engine
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission
N37 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
N90 Aluminum Wheels
QGR 225/70R15 White Letter Tires
U58 AM-FM Radio, Stereo
U81 Dual Rear Speaker
item number description*
VIN 1Z8749S412618 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 12,618th Corvette made for 1979.
Body Build Date D22 "D" corresponds to November and "22" is the twenty second day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 22nd, 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, 1978.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code ZBA This means the motor was intended for a 1979 L82 Corvette with a manual transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp 412618 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412618, 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 K 10 8 "K" denotes the month October, "10" is the tenth day of the month, and "8" is the last digit of the calendar year, meaning this intake manifold was cast on October 10th, 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 10-27-78 The "10" is the tenth month of the year, the "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month, and the "78" is the year so this transmission main case was cast on October 27th, 1978, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.
Transmission VIN Stamping 412618 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 412618, 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.
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.
Drivers 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 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.
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