….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 fantastic condition...
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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 fantastic condition with only 73,275 original miles. This Corvette looks excellent, runs great, and is a wonderful driver. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. It is finished in the beautiful, stunning, and highly desirable color combination of Black over Black. We have personally driven this car over 25 miles. During that time that car was completely reliable, had no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.
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 May of 1979. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, intake, and even all of the windows are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 434184, 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 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 very clean and desirable 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. 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 exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the paint has an outstanding gloss and deep shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels are in great condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Firestone raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left, are correctly sized 255/60R15, and show some age. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There some very faint imperfections and light scratches around the car that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has absolutely 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 ALL the glass on this Corvette, both door windows and the rear window are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date of May 7, 1979 (J07). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The seats are in excellent condition with no split seams, holes, or excessive wear. The seat is not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in “like new” condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the carpet on the door panels and the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels themselves are in great shape overall. Unlike many Corvettes from this era, they fit well and tight to the door. The door pulls are solid and intact. The radio sounds great and gets good reception. The dash and console look great with no sun fading, but there are some hairline cracks on the dash that were too small to show up in the photos. 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 not been smoked in, there are no burn marks and there is no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very nice mechanical condition. The numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. As stated above, we have driven this car about 25 miles with no issues. 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. 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 radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, horn, indicators, dash lights, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The car has an aftermarket temp gauge, which works. The factory temp gauge also seems to work. The car has a very healthy exhaust note with no catalytic converter 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 L48 Corvette is in wonderful condition. The low original mileage, the extra clean interior, the beautiful color combination, the excellent overall condition, 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. There are photos in the this ad of the engine VIN stamp, engine assembly date, suffix code, and transmission VIN stamp. The car came from the factory with a/c, but it has been removed at some point. We have included a photo of the trim tag in this ad, it has been painted over and is hard to read. 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.
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
1Z8789S434184
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 34,184th Corvette made for 1979.
Body Build Date
J 07
"J" corresponds to May and "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 7th, 1979.
Engine Code
V0426
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "04" is the fourth month of year and the "26" is the twenty sixth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on April 26th, 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
434184
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 434184, 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
A 31 9
"A" is January, "31" is the thirty first day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 31st, 1979.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14007378
This intake manifold is correct and original for a 79 corvette with a 14007378 stamping.
Intake Manifold Casting Date
D 25 9
"D" is April, "25" is the twenty fifth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on April 25th, 1979.
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 C 30
The "9" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "30" is the thirtyth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on March 30th, 1979. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.
Carbuetor
17059216
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1979 L48 corvette with an auto transmission and A/C
Carbuetor Date Code
949
"94" is the 94th day from January 1st 1979, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on April 3rd, 1979.
Drivers Window
GA
"G" is April and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in April of 1979. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
LA
"L" is March and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in March 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.
Transmission VIN Stamping
434184
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 434184, 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 79 corvette with an automatic transmission
Transmission Main Case Casting date
4-79 16
April 16th, 1979
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
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