Two-Owner 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE In July 1979, Hot Rod magazine said of the latest Corvette, “In America, home of the brave and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, some things never change … A Corvette still invites its driver, even dares him, to make every bend in the road his own private challenge.”

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 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. Changes were minor the next year, but 1979 was the most popular Corvette in history, with 53,807 produced.

This two-owner 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by the optional L82 engine worth an added 30 horsepower. Its first owner cherished this American icon until 2009, and now showing 48,751 miles, it remains very original.

Highlights

• Two-owner L82 Corvette with 30-year original ownership

• Striking factory Black over Red leather interior

• Performance 5.7-liter (350 cu-in) L82 V8 producing 225 hp

• Three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission

• $1,273.20 in factory options including:

  • AU3 – Power Door Lock System

  • C49 – Electric rear window defogger

  • D35 – Sport Mirrors, LH Remote, RH Manual

  • L82 – 5.7-liter 4bbl V8

  • MX1 – Automatic Transmission

  • NA5 – Standard Emissions System

  • QBS – P225/60R

  • UM2 – AM/FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track

  • U81 – Dual Rear Speakers

  • ZX2 – Convenience Group

  • 19L – Black paint

  • 722 – Red Leather Bucket Seat Interior

• The chassis number (1Z87498439371) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • Z – Corvette

  • 87 – Coupe

  • 4 – 350 cu-in four-barrel carbureted “L82” V8 engine rated at 225 horsepower

  • 9 – 1979 model year

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, final assembly plant

  • 411885 – Plant sequence number starting with 400001

Features

• Upgrade to Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor

• 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

• Small tear in driver’s seat

• Clock is inoperable

• Slight paint damage on right side of hood

Included

• Window sticker

• C3 car cover

• Original T-Top bags

• Battery maintainer

Ownership History

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 was sold through First State Motors of Georgetown, Delaware. The consignor is the second owner, having purchased it from the long-time original owner in 2009. It currently shows 48,751 miles, which is believed to be original.