1979 Chevrolet Corvette
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Description
The third generation (C3) Corvette debuted in 1968, featuring a sleek exterior design inspired by the Mako Shark II concept by Larry Shinoda. Its pop-up headlights, operated via a vacuum system, added to its futuristic allure. Inside, a complete redesign contributed to record-breaking sales for General Motors, offering Coupe and Convertible models with refined interiors and a choice of V8 engines. Building on proven components, the C3 boasted an improved independent suspension system for enhanced performance. In 1978, significant updates included a fixed fastback rear window, square-shaped instruments, a glove box, new interior door panels, and relocated wiper and washer controls. Throughout its production, the C3 Corvette became an American icon, celebrated for its accessibility, dependability, and enduring appeal as "America's Sports Car."
Highlights
Displaying just over 67,500 miles, believed to be original, at the time of listing
Finished in Silver Metallic with Oyster White leather interior
The engine is reported to have been rebuilt under prior ownership less than five years ago, with only a few thousand miles covered since
The body is reported to have been removed to repaint the frame
Ordered new with a three-speed automatic transmission
The chassis number (1Z8789S411885) decodes with the following information:
1 - Chevrolet
Z - Corvette
87 - Coupe
8 - 350 cu-in four-barrel carbureted “L48” V8 engine rated at 195 horsepower
9 – 1979 model year
S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant
411885 – Plant sequence number
Features
Fiberglass body construction
Tinted glass
Pop-up headlights
Air conditioning
Fog lights
Full instrumentation with speedometer and trip odometer
Sport-styled three-spoke steering wheel
Swiveling sun visors
High-back bucket seats
Day/night inside rearview mirror
Cruise control
Center-fill fueling
Power steering
Four-wheel independent suspension
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
Known Imperfections
Chipped paint on the steering column
Minor tears in the driver's seat
Cracks in the paint, as pictured
Splitting seam on the passenger seat
Damaged carpet near the passenger on the center console
Ownership History
The current owner of this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette purchased the car in May 2022.