Price
$23,900
Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
26,490
Vin
1Z8789S449389
Stock
900979

Only 26,490 Original Miles, STUNNING CONDITION, #'s Match, Black/Oyster

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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 numbers matching 1979 Corvette in spectacular condition with only 26,490 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 Black (19) over Oyster Leather (122). 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 1979. Virtually every part we checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, alternator, starter, and even all the windows are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 449389, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, 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.

There is a wealth of records original documentation that comes with the car including the original window sticker, original owner's manual, warranty booklet showing the original owner's name, 1979 GM Maintenance Schedule Booklet, 1979 Chevrolet Consumer Information Booklet, Goodyear Tie Booklet, and some vintage photographs of the car. Additionally, there are many many receipts from over years for items like tires, battery, brakes, and other maintenance items. The receipts total over $5,000 so this car has been well cared for and well maintained. Also included are many copies of previous odometer statements, copies of previous titles including the original title from 1979, and even a copy of the original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin. Many of these items have the mileage recorded at the time and everything shows correct mileage and verifies that this car has only 26,490 original miles.

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, showing 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 Black (19) exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. We have seen no paint lines, overspray, or any other signs of paintwork or repair and we believe that this car has original paint. Both doors open and shut nicely. The aluminum wheels have an amazing finish and look great on the car. The previous owner went to great effort and great expense to install the correct and original style raised white letter Goodyear PolySteel Radials. The tires cost over $1,800. These are the same exact model tire that was installed on 1979 Corvettes new. The tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. Included also are the actual original tires for the car if the future owner wants them. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the many photos. 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 there is no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage.” 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 Corvette is date coded and original, both side windows, the rear window, and even the windshield all predate the car's body build date of August 24, 1979 (M24). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.

This car looks just as good in person as it does in the photos.

Interior

The Oyster Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding original condition. The seats look excellent with no rips, holes, or split seams. The seats are not overly worn in 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. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The carpet is in great condition throughout. 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 original 8-track radio sounds good and the power antenna works as it should. Most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. Please note that both seat belts retract properly, this is a common problem that many buyers do not think to check, but is a very important item. 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. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes. The original T-Tops bags are also included with the car.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over the years, especially for a light color like Oyster, and the excellent condition of this all 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 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. There is a receipt that shows stainless steel sleeved calipers were installed on the car. 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 8-track radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, indicators, horn, wipers, rear window defroster, power locks, and power windows. All of the gauges work and even the clock runs. Even very detailed items such as the key buzzer and interior delay light timer still work. The a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. 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. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. 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 absolutely outstanding original condition. The 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 very correct. There are photos below of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date as well as the transmission VIN stamp and assembly date. 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
1Z8789S449389
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 49,389th Corvette made for 1979.

Body Build Date
M24
"M" corresponds to August and "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is August 24th, 1979.

Engine Code
V0716
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "07" is the seventh month of year and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on July 16th, 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
449389
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449389, 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 17 9
"F" is June, "17" is the seventeenth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 17th, 1979. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007876
The intake manifold is original and correct for a L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 14007876 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 F 2
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "2" is the second day of the month meaning the distributor was made on June 2nd, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Alternator
1102908
The alternator is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with a/c with 1102908 stamped on the housing.

Alternator Date Code
9 G 16
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "G" denotes July, and "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on July 16th, 1979.

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

Starter Date Code
9 G 20
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "G" denotes July, and "20" is the fifth day of the month meaning the starter was made on July 20th, 1979.

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

Carburetor Date Code
1379
"137" is the 137th day from January 1st 1978, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on May 17th, 1978.

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

Transmission Casting Date
6-79-11
The "6" is the sixth month of the year, the "79" is the year, and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month so this transmission main case was cast on June 11th, 1979, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.

Transmission VIN Stamping
449389
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449389, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Rear Differential
OH 234 W9 E1
This 3.55:1 Corvette Positraction axle was assembled on August 22nd, 1979, during the first shift of the night.

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.

Driver's 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  Window
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

19
Black

interior color code

122
Oyster

 


 


 


 


 

rpo code
description

1YZ87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

AU3
Power Door Locks

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

K30
Cruise Control

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

NA5
Standard Emissions

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column

QGR
225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires

UM2
AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track

U75
Power Antenna

U81
Dual Rear Speaker

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
350ci V8

Body

Body Color
Black (19)
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2

Basic

Year
1979
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Miles
26,490

Interior

Interior Color
Oyster Leather (122)
exterior color code
19 Black
interior color code
122 Oyster

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code description
1YZ87 Corvette Sport Coupe
A31 Power Windows
AU3 Power Door Locks
C49 Rear Window Defogger
C60 Air Conditioning
D35 Sport Mirrors
K30 Cruise Control
L48 350ci V8 Engine
MX1 Automatic Transmission
NA5 Standard Emissions
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
QGR 225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires
UM2 AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track
U75 Power Antenna
U81 Dual Rear Speaker
item number description*
VIN 1Z8789S449389 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 49,389th Corvette made for 1979.
Body Build Date M24 "M" corresponds to August and "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is August 24th, 1979.
Engine Code V0716 "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "07" is the seventh month of year and the "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on July 16th, 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 449389 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449389, 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 17 9 "F" is June, "17" is the seventeenth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 17th, 1979. 
Intake Manifold Casting Number 14007876 The intake manifold is original and correct for a L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 14007876 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 F 2 The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "F" denotes June, and "2" is the second day of the month meaning the distributor was made on June 2nd, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.
Alternator 1102908 The alternator is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with a/c with 1102908 stamped on the housing.
Alternator Date Code 9 G 16 The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "G" denotes July, and "16" is the sixteenth day of the month meaning the alternator was made on July 16th, 1979.
Starter 1998217 The starter is correct and original for a 1979 Corvette with an automatic transmission with 1998217 stamped on the housing.
Starter Date Code 9 G 20 The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "G" denotes July, and "20" is the fifth day of the month meaning the starter was made on July 20th, 1979.
Carburetor 17059216 This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L48 corvette with an automatic transmission and A/C
Carburetor Date Code 1379 "137" is the 137th day from January 1st 1978, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on May 17th, 1978.
Transmission Casting Number 8640820 The main case of the transmission has a correct 8640820 casting number.
Transmission Casting Date 6-79-11 The "6" is the sixth month of the year, the "79" is the year, and the "11" is the eleventh day of the month so this transmission main case was cast on June 11th, 1979, this is correct as it predates he assembly of the transmission.
Transmission VIN Stamping 449389 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 449389, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.
Rear Differential OH 234 W9 E1 This 3.55:1 Corvette Positraction axle was assembled on August 22nd, 1979, during the first shift of the night.
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.
Driver's 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  Window 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.
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