41-Years-Owned 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette marked its place automotive history as the best-selling Corvette model year of all time, with 53,807 examples produced, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Chevrolet’s third-generation (C3) sports car even as the muscle car era gave way to stricter emissions and fuel-economy standards. Building on the successful fastback redesign introduced in 1978, the 1979 model received a series of refinements rather than a major overhaul, including the adoption of the Pace Car's lighter high-back seats as standard equipment, optional front and rear spoilers, improved exhaust flow, halogen high-beam headlights, and small horsepower increases for both available 350ciV8 engines.

Buyers seeking additional performance could choose the L82 package, which upgraded the 350ci V8 to 225 horsepower and included features such as a higher-lift camshaft and larger valves, higher compression, a forged steel crankshaft, special cylinder heads, and finned aluminum valve covers, making it the most powerful Corvette engine available in 1979.

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 is finished in red, with a beige and red two-tone interior. Under the hood sits a 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Exterior features include mirrored T-tops, dual side mirrors, and dual exhaust. Inside, this Corvette is equipped with power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, and a Blaupunkt cassette radio. Convenience features include power steering and power four-wheel disc brakes.

This Corvette has been with the seller since 1985, and more recent reported maintenance includes the replacement of the carburetor, valve cover gaskets, the water pump and radiator, power steering cylinder, and the driver-side rear brake caliper.

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 is now offered without reserve with a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 350ci V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• L82 trim

• Power steering

• Power four-wheel disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (1Z8749S435273) decodes as:

  • 1 - Chevrolet Division

  • Z - Corvette series

  • 87 - 2-door Sport Coupe body style

  • 4 - L82 350ci V8

  • 9 - 1979 model year

  • S - St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant

  • 435273 - Sequential production number

The trim tag decodes as:

• Rear spoiler

• Mirrored T-tops

• Dual side mirrors

• Polished 15" wheels

• Dual exhaust

• Bucket seats with center console

• Tilt steering column

• Cruise control

• Power windows and door locks

• Tachometer

• Air conditioning

Modifications

• Red and beige two-tone seats

• Blaupunkt casette radio

• Flared front chin spoiler

Known Imperfections

• The air conditioning is inoperable

• Exterior wear, chips, and scratches

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Oil pressure gauge and clock are inoperable

• Images detailing the condition of this 1979 Corvette are presented in the gallery

Servicing

The seller states that recent maintenance includes the replacement of the following items:

• Remanufactured Rochester four-barrel carburetor

• Water pump and radiator

• Valve cover gaskets

• Power steering assist cylinder

• Driver's side rear brake caliper and brake line

Ownership History

The seller acquired this Corvette in 1985.

Additional Information

The seller states, "It has the original paint and has never been in an accident. It has mirrored glass t-tops. 1979 C3 Corvette with L82 350cid engine with 4bbl Rochester carburetor and automatic transmission. Remanufactured Rochester four-barrel carburetor, new water pump and radiator, valve cover gaskets, power steering cylinder, new left rear brake caliper and brake line. Paint is original so it is thin in some areas. The A/C doesn't work."