1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L-82, Unrestored, Original Miles

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82

GENERAL BACKGROUND... the 3rd (C3) generation Corvettes essentially brought the famed Mako Shark II concept car to life.
THIS IS A HIGHLY ORIGINAL, LOW-MILEAGE, DOCUMENTED SOUTHERN CAR... It's hard to find adult-driven 1979s as nice as this! We do not see any evidence of repainting, and changes have been relatively limited. For example, a modern audio system has been installed, as well as a rebuilt Quadrajet Carb - but the originals will be included with the car if desired. A "Mad Dog" 700R4 4-speed overdrive transmission was installed too. The new transmission was not compatible with the speedometer/odometer cable so the speedometer/odometer are not working at the moment. However, a new speedometer cable and gear are pictured and come with the car.
"MAINTAINED" - NOT "RESTORED" Collectors are increasingly preferring well-maintained vs. restored classics. 100% originality is exceedingly rare, but highly original cars like this are widely sought and treasured when found.
FACTORY OPTIONS... as the original Window Price Sticker will show, the car has 11 desirable extra-cost options - including the more powerful L82 5.7 Liter V8, which was $595 (a lot of $$$ in 1979). See images for full option details on the showroom sticker.
OPERATIONAL REPORT... the car is a pleasure to drive and is definitely an attention getter. Millennials may not know when it was made - or perhaps even what it is - but they know it is classic and cool! Contributing to a well-controlled ride, is a rebuilt suspension system. The Air Conditioner blows cold and was thoroughly serviced in 2013 - including a replaced compressor and conversion to R134. There is an under-hood shutoff for the heater core which helps keep the cabin cooler when no heater is needed. The power antenna must be raised/lowered manually. The upgraded/modernized audio system likely has a small electrical "draw" even when the ignition is "off”, so a master cutoff switch has been added near the battery to prevent battery drain when parked. During the photo-session, the horn, power windows and wipers were all tested and worked. All gauges were operational...including the clock (though accuracy on these clocks is not what we have on today's cars).
Overall, a very nice 1979 Corvette that those who have owned these cars in the past will appreciate as one of the better examples they have seen. Especially if you are a first-time vintage Corvette buyer, please know that these cars were engineered for dynamic looks, great handling, and impressive performance. Over 100 more pics available.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• SubModel: Coupe
• Type: 2 doors
• Trim: L82
• Year: 1979
• Mileage: 40497
• VIN: 1z8749s441320
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 8 cylinder
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes
• Options: Cassette Player
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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