Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Yellow/Black, #'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 very proud to offer this 1979 Corvette in amazing condition with only 75,665 original miles. This Corvette looks great, runs well, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the very rare and highly desirable color combination of Corvette Yellow (52) over Black Leather (192). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. It is particularly important that the color code is original for this car as Corvette Yellow is the most rare color in 1979 with the lowest production of any of the colors available.

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 St. Louis in July of 1979. Even detailed parts like the distributor, intake, and carburetor are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 443790, 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, which is 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 classic 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, that shows 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.

Model Description

“The Corvette evolution continues" announced the slogan from the 1979 Corvette sales catalog. The L48 engine received the dual-snorkel air intake introduced in 1978 for the optional L82 V-8, which added 10 horsepower. All Corvettes in 1979 now had the high-back bucket seats introduced on the 1978 limited-edition Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. A higher pivot point allowed the seat backrest fold more flat and level with the luggage area floor, which drastically improved access to the rear storage area.

Exterior

The Corvette Yellow (52) exterior is in decent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a fine gloss and nice shine. The original N90 aluminum wheels are in great condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The raised white letter tires have 90% tread left and are the correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There are some spots, orange peel, and other small imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. The previous owner said that he recently installed new weatherstripping for both doors. It will take some time for the new weatherstripping to compress so right now it takes a good bit of extra force to close the doors. This Corvette has 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 almost of the glass on this Corvette, the left window, rear window, and even the windshield are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date of July 16, 1979 (L16). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

Interior

The Black Leather (192) interior in this Corvette is in excellent condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet looks fantastic with no stains, rips, or holes. The seats are in great condition and look just as nice in person as they do in the photos with no rips or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out, there are some signs on wear on the passenger seat bottom. The door panels are in great shape overall. Also, please note that the door panels fit well and tight to the doors, which is a common problem in C3 Corvettes. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio sounds great and gets good reception. The dash has no cracks or sun fading, but there is a spot in the right corner that has come off by the seam. 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 good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 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. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. It 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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, horn, indicators, dash lights, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up correctly 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 obvious exception of the clock. The air conditioning and 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 T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1979 Corvette is in great driver condition. The low mileage, the beautiful and ultra-rare color combination, 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 and as one can see this car is very correct. 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. We did not receive a door key with this car, we can provide one if the future owner would like for an additional $200. 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.

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z8789S443790
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 43,790th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
L16
"L" corresponds to July and "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is July 16th, 1979.

Engine Code
V0705
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "07" is the seventh month of year and the "05" is the fifth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on July 5th, 1979.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

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

Engine VIN Stamp
443790
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 443790, 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
E 28 9
"E" is May, "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 28th, 1979. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007378
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 79 corvette with a 14007378 stamping.

Distributor
1103302
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103302 stamping. This Number is specific to ZAH suffix which this car has.

Distributor Date Code
9 E 3
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "3" is the third day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 3rd, 1979. 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 auto transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
1569
"156" is the 156th day from January 1st 1979, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on June 5th, 1979.

Transmission VIN Stamping
443790
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 443790, 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 77 corvette with an automatic transmission

Transmission Main Case Casting date
6-79 11
June 11th, 1979

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

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

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

rpo code
description

1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

CC1
Removable Glass Roof Panels

C49
Rear Window Defogger

D35
Sport Mirrors

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

U81
Dual Rear Speakers