1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. This C3 Corvette is a highly original car with the desirable L82 engine option mated to a four-speed manual transmission with factory air. It is showing 78,000 believed original miles. Finished in correct Classic White over medium red interior, we believe the paint to be mostly original -- and although it has plenty of patina, it's charming to find an example that wasn't poorly repainted or color changed years ago. Likewise the interior is believed original; it shows well with nice upholstery and door panels -- some painted trim bits have some patina as expected.

The current owner purchased from the estate of a friend and long-time owner in 2021; the car had been in storage, and while started occasionally, had not been driven regularly for several years. Under current ownership it has had lots of maintenance to make it roadworthy, such as brakes (including master cylinder and soft lines); power steering pump, hoses and cylinder; belts; radiator hoses; intake manifold and valve cover gaskets; fluids including transmission and differential; bushings; sway bar links; new rear carbon-fiber leaf spring; shocks and more. It starts easily and runs and drives well.

The ZBA block (L82) 350 indicates the performance-variant 225 horsepower engine with manual transmission -- we believe this to be the original engine with stamping 9S407796 (VIN is 9S407786 so we assume a one-digit stamping error occurred at the factory). A/C system in intact but inop. Factory 8-track radio has been retained; a factory cassette radio is included. This highly-optioned C3 offers a fun driving experience with solid mechanicals at an approachable price point. For more information about this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.