1979 Chevrolet Corvette

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.