1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Details

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has just 33,966 miles and is powered by the L48 350ci V8 195 hp engine and drives the rear wheels through a Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission to a 3.55:1 rear end. This example is painted a Corvette Dark Blue with a contrasting light beige leather interior. The model comes equipped with A/C, power windows, power door locks, a tilt telescopic steering column, a rear window defogger, sports mirrors, a power antenna, a five gauge dash cluster, body-colored T-tops, and aluminum wheels. The current owner purchased the car in 1983, and the car is located in Ohio.

This C3 Corvette is in clean condition, as one would expect from such a low-mileage vehicle. The third-party photos and inspection show a straight car that was well-preserved. The exterior has minor scratches that one would expect of a road car of this age. The interior photos show a slightly worn upholstery, dash, and center console. The car runs and drives as it was designed in 1979 but may require some minor maintenance. The underside of the engine shows some seepage, and the hoses, belts, body, and window seals are showing their age. The inspection report also notes that the horn is inoperable, and the radiator shows some corrosion. Overall, the car is ready to be driven or given a slight recommission.

This Corvette is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

About the model

The third generation Chevrolet Corvette, also known as the C3, was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by Chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. C3 Corvettes were available in either convertible (through 1975) or T-Top body styles only, with the T-Top having two removable rooftop panels (note that many T-Tops are described as 'coupe'). The C3 set new sales records, with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. The C3 marks the second time the Corvette would carry the Stingray name, though only for the 1969 - 1976 model years. This time, it was a single word as opposed to Sting Ray as used for the 1963 - 1967 C2 Corvette. The name would then be retired until 2014, when it was reintroduced with the release of the C7. Production of the third-generation Corvette lasted until 1982. The Fourth Generation Chevrolet Corvette (C4) debuted for the 1984 model year.

Features and Specs

• 33,966 actual miles

• 350ci V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

• A/C

• Power windows

• 15-inch eight-slot alloy wheels

• T-top

• AM/FM radio

• Leather bucket seats

• Rear window de-fogger

• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel

Known Modifications

• None

Service History

• None

Ownership History

• 1983- Current owner purchased the car

Known issues

• Misc. scratches on the exterior consistent with mileage

• Evidence of previous paintwork

• Driver s side headlight not working

• Body/window seals are aging

• Hood latch sticks intermittently

• Horn is inoperable

• Center console and dash are worn

• Interior shows a condition commensurate with mileage

• Carpets are showing age

• Hoses and belts are worn

• Radiator has some corrosion

• Engine shows signs of seepage and should be monitored

Due Diligence

• Third-party photos 9/25/23

• Third-party inspection 8/30/23