1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 L82 - low miles and in great condition

  • Location: Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: C3
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 51000
  • Color: White
  • Engine size: 350
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: White
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clean

1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Description

1979 C3 Corvette L82; White with Oyster White Interior. 51,000 miles.

Fully loaded – most everything works, including converted R134 A/C (new dryer, compressor, condenser, evaporator, hoses), cruise control, clock (quartz), PW, PDL and power antenna (intermittent wipers do not work).

Frame on restoration – Poly bushings, all new suspension and brakes, 3.73 rear gear replaced with 3.08 for cruising and sanity (2500rpm @ 62 mph, new tires.

Interior new carpet with full dynomat sound insulation, driver seat has two small tears. New rubber on doors and t-tops. Interior redyed. Original AM/FM 8 track with new front and rear speakers. No leaks.

L82 350 +.030 with Edelbrock aluminum heads. Mild Lunati cam. Runs on regular gas. True duals with factory mufflers. High flow water pump, high flow thermostat, aluminum radiator ensure car runs cool. Rear main seal drip leaves a few small spots on the pavement.

Comes with original recored radiator, original carb, and other miscellaneous original parts. Includes notebook from previous owner with receipts going back to about 1990. Comes with shop and assembly manuals.

Good, solid driver. Car is 41 years old, so don’t expect something perfect.