1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Typically, after a celebration, life returns to a comfortable baseline. Not for Corvette, not this year. We saw in 1977, the 500,000th Corvette roll off production, and in 1978 we celebrated the Silver Anniversary. This year, in 1979, Corvette sold over 50,000 Corvettes for the first time in history, and 1979 still holds the record for most Corvettes sold in a year! In addition to surpassing production numbers, the 1979 Corvette was the first to sell for over $10,000. The price hike didn't deter Corvette enthusiasts, as evidenced by the numbers.
For consignment, a low mileage title verified 63,386 mile 1979 Corvette. This example has been treated to a later model rebuilt 350ci V8 that our consignor states makes 300hp, (although no paperwork is accompanying this claim), a fresh repaint, updated headlights motors and freshly reconditioned upholstery. It has painted T-tops and is bathed in white with a blazing red interior.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*
Exterior
Gone are any evidence of chrome edges with any bumpers or grille surrounds. Now the black painted horizontal ribbed grille is surrounded by Classic White neoprene which flares outward at the fenders and has hidden headlights just above. These then run in front of the forward hinged hood, and sporting shark gill vents on either side of the quarters, and a polished stainless steel rocker trimming. Classic White T tops are near perfect, and certainly have no leaky seals. Sculpted doors with handles that push down on top near their sills are truly aerodynamic and look great as well. The deeply tinted greenhouse curved glass runs into a small rear deck at the top of the now rounded rear of the car, and still maintains the deep set round taillights. This neoprene bumper tail light housing has dual chrome tips peeking out from underneath and it just holds the beautiful line it came from the factory with. 15-inch slotted deep dish wheels add a nice contrast to the white fiberglass which presents well in a repaint having 3 coats of clear but does show orange peel, runs, areas of heavy application and paint areas that extend past the body into the gaps.
Interior
Definitely one of the major highlights of this car, we see smooth shiny supple stitched red leather covering the door panels on the uppers, and utilizing deep red carpeting on the bottoms. A red highlight of wrap around leather is on the door pull and shiny handles and toggles are within the red field. Turning our attention to the inside, a rush of warmth wafts over my eyes with a red dash top that has black rectangular inserts for the gauges. The central dash is black as well and houses a cluster of 5 gauges, the radio, and temp sliders on the console panel. All else is red and in beautiful condition. Not to leave out the steering wheel, which is of rally design and uses red leather rimming which is padded, and shiny central spokes. The center console is in black and red houses the knob topped automatic shift lever, some window toggles and the handbrake. In step with the dash are thin lightweight padded bolstered and inserts all in red leather high back bucket form. These are holding their shape and padding very nicely but do show some age wear and cracking of the leather. Red carpeting is flooding the interior with a slight fade appearing in the back. The T-tops do not appear to show any leakage inside.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and more applause is necessary as we gaze upon a lightly patined mill and bay, complete with ribbed cast valve coverings, and supple hoses and black wiring throughout. 350 cubes on this 1980-1985 4 barrel version V8 making a consignor stated 300hp, and a TH350 3-speed automatic is on back. The rear axle weighs in at 3.36 Posi rear axle. A nice presentation under the flip forward hood.
Undercarriage
Maintaining the same driver quality condition as the topside, we note some slight surface rust but overall mostly black painted steel which is showing a bit of road dirt. Independent SLA coil spring suspension is on front and in the back is a fully independent suspension with a transverse leaf spring. True dual exhaust with stock style mufflers, sans catalytic converters, in good condition is also seen.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and very smooth idle, and after a warm up it was off to the test track. Here it has nice smooth acceleration, good solid braking and excellent handling. The interior is plenty colorful and super snazzy to be within. A plethora of frowns made their presence known during my time behind the wheel and consist of the AC not functioning, the heater blower not blowing, the left headlight not rotating up, the right rear tail lighting not illuminating for driving, signaling, or braking, the speedometer was bouncy, the radio and clock did not function and the tachometer did not keep track of rpms. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
A looker with a peppy engine and even more beautiful interior with two tone black and red interior throughout. A clean example needing some TLC on the operations front, but is ready to turn the key and go! Then pop off the T top and breathe in some success when carving through the back roads in your 1979 Corvette. Please remember to fasten your seatbelt and hold on to the jersey bar if you are the passenger.
1Z8749S404828
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
4-350ci 4bbl L82 V8
9-1979
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
404828-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
C02-October 2nd
TRIM 722-Medium Red Leather
PAINT 10L-Classic White
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