1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third-generation (C3) Corvette featured a shapely new exterior heavily inspired by the Mako Shark II concept designed by Larry Shinoda. This new generation also delivered a completely redesigned interior that would help the third-generation Corvette set new sales records for General Motors. Available in either Coupe or Convertible models, the curvaceous exterior design is highlighted by the signature pop-up headlights that were concealed via a vacuum-operated system. Utilizing many of the already well-proven chassis components from the previous generation, the C3 offered independent suspension along with a slate of powerful V8 engines. 1978 saw the first significant revisions to the C3-generation Corvette, which adopted a fixed fastback rear window, square-shaped instruments, a glove box, new interior door panels, and relocated wiper and washer controls. Truly an American icon, the C3 is favored by many as one of the most accessible and dependable offerings of America's most famous sports car. 

Highlights 

• 350 cu-in four-barrel carbureted “L48” V8 engine rated at 195 horsepower 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Equipped the following optional equipment: 

  • Air conditioning 

  • Power windows  

  • Sport mirrors, left remote and right manual 

  • Convenience Group (includes time-delay done and courtesy lights, headlight warning buzzer, under hood light, low fuel warning light, color-keyed floor mats, intermittent windshield wipers and RH visor vanity mirror) 

  • Electric rear window defogger 

• Finished in white with a black leather interior 

• Body-color removable roof panels 

• 15 inch eight-hole alloy wheels mounted with raised white-letter Futura GLS Super Sport tires 

• Aftermarket stereo with Craig cassette player 

• R134a refrigerant conversion 

• This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 59,300 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Fiberglass body construction 

• Tinted glass 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Fog lights 

• Full instrumentation with speedometer and trip odometer 

• Sport-styled four-spoke steering wheel  

• Black cut-pile carpeting 

• Aircraft-styled center console 

• Swiveling sun visors 

• High-back bucket seats  

• Day/night inside rearview mirror 

• Shoulder seatbelts 

• Back-up lights  

• Center-fill fueling 

• Power steering 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes 

• Side-exit exhaust 

• “L-82” badging 

• Limited-slip differential 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor blemishes on the front bumper 

• Paint chips around the passenger side roof panel mounting point 

• Paint chips on rear edge of the driver’s door 

• Paint chip near the right rear wheel arch 

• Passenger door grab handle is becoming detached 

• Moisture spotting in the auxiliary gauges and clock 

• Small tear in driver’s door card upholstery 

• Normal creasing of the seat upholstery 

• Rear sun cover is missing the bar and handle for proper functionality 

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Assorted 1979 Chevrolet Corvette repair manuals 

• Removable roof panel storage bags 

• Older car cover 

Ownership History 

The consigner reports acquiring this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in September 2022. The consigner reports that the frame is in solid condition via a kick panel inspection and continues to drive the car daily.  

Additional Notes 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.