Very Low Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, #'s Match, White/Blue, 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 with only 40,332 original miles. This Corvette looks stunning, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car is totally solid with great lines and no rust issues It is finished in the beautiful and classic color combination of Classic White (10) over Dark Blue Leather (292). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. The original owner's manual is still with the car.

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, carburetor, and starter are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 444166, 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.

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 very 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.

Exterior

The Classic White (10) exterior is in very nice driver quality condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a great gloss and deep shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original N90 aluminum wheels have a great finish and no major curb rash. The raised white letter tires are brand new with less than 20 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. There are some spots in the paint around the car and some other small imperfections that were too faint 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. There is obviously some surface rust, but we have seen structural rust issues. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire, which is one of 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 all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original, both side windows and the rear window all predate the car's body build date of July 18, 1979 (L18). 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 (292) interior in this Corvette is in wonderful condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door panels are in great shape overall, and unlike other C3 Corvettes, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The seats look just as nice in person as they do in the photos. The driver's seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. There is a small spot of wear in the corner of the passenger seat. The carpet also appears to be original and in good shape overall with no major stains. This includes the carpet on the door panels and the rear carpet, which is often neglected. There are a few spots of wear in the left footwell, but are mostly covered by the floor mat. The original 8-track radio does not work, but 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 has 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 and there is 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 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 smoothly. It drives nice 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 well 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. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. 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 original ignition shielding and air cleaner are all still in place.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, indicators, wipers, rear defogger, and power windows. 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 correctly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. 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 does not blow cold and the power locks do not work, which is a common problem on C3 Corvettes. The car has no catalytic converter and a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. 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 fantastic driver condition. The very low mileage, the beautiful color combination, and the excellent overall condition make this Corvette particularly desirable and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing and as one can see this car is extremely correct. There are photos in the ad of the VIN stamp on the engine, engine suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission casting code, transmission casting date, transmission assembly date code, transmission VIN stamp, and the trim tag showing the original paint and trim codes. 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 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. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z8789S444166
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 44,166th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
L18
"L" corresponds to July and "18" is the eighteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is July 18th, 1979.

Engine Code
V0709
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "07" is the seventh month of year and the "09" is the ninth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on July 9th, 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
444166
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 444166, 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
F 3 9
"F" is June, "3" is the third day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 3rd, 1979. 

Distributor
1103302
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission and a ZAH engine suffix with a 1103302 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
9 F 23
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "23" is the twenty third day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 23rd, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Alternator
1102908
This Alternator is correct for a 1979 corvette with A/C with a 1102908 stamping.

Starter
1998217
This starter is correct and original for a 1979 corvette with a 1998217 stamping.

Starter Date Code
9 I 31
"9" is the last digit of the calendar year, "I" is September, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month so the starter was made on September 31st, 1979. 

Carburetor
17059216
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L48 corvette with an automatic transmission and A/C

Carburetor Date Code
0 819
"081" is the day of the calendar year from January 1st, 1979, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, meaning this carb was made March 22nd, 1979

Transmission Casting Number
8640820
The main case of the transmission has a correct 8640820 casting number.

Transmission Casting Date
6-79-4
The "6" is the sixth month of the year, the "79" is the year, and the "4" is the fourth day of the month so this transmission main case was cast on June 4th, 1979, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission VIN Stamping
444166
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 444166, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Driver's 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.

Passenger  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.

exterior color code

10
White

interior color code

292
Dark Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YZ37
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

A51
Bucket Seat

C60
Air conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminium Wheels

QBS
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

U81
Dual Rear Speakers

ZX2
Convenience Group