1979 Chevrolet Corvette

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe By the late 1970's, Corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car. As Chevrolet General Manager, Robert Lund, had stated in March, 1977,  The St. Louis Plant is operating two nine hour shifts daily and working overtime two Saturdays a month just to meet sales demand. Current demand is running more than 29 percent ahead of last year. Corvsport.com. In 1979, 53,807 Corvettes were produced, the highest production number for any year of the Corvette.  For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe showing 30,046 miles, but the true miles are unknown. You won't lose this car in a lot filled with '79's because it has some custom features that make it a bit of stand out including side pipes and a vented hood. This car retains its numbers matching transmission.   ***Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.***   Exterior Classic White lacquer paint colors this car like a sleek Stormtrooper from another planet! Just like the Star Wars characters, this one is accented with black on the front bumper guards, the rear bumper guards, the T-tops, and of course, the tires. Those 225/70R15 meats surround 15 Luxor Wire wheels which will also help you identify your Corvette among other C3's and the knock offs wear a black Luxor cap. Chrome headers emerge from the underside and ride the rocker panels, giving way to the big chrome side pipes and their vented heat shields and out-turned tips. Fifteen vents are cut into each side of the power bulge on the hood while hidden headlights ahead help define the Corvette allure. Imperfections include some wavy paint and a chip on the hood, some chips on the nose, scratches, paint runs and painted over chips.  Interior Black leather seats are covered by cloth covers bearing dragon embroidery and black door panels set the overall interior palette. The rim of the leather wrapped steering wheel shows some patina along with the column and it frames the gauges just ahead, speedometer and tachometer, in good condition. Five gauges reside in the center stack, one is missing a bolt, and is sandwiched by vents above, (one is missing a fin), and an AM/FM/CD radio below. Vent controls sit on the horizontal surface of the center console which overall shows patina, and houses the shifter. Makeshift plastic panels have been added to the side of the console and low pile black carpet covers the floor in the footwells and in the cargo area behind where it shows some fading and looseness. An external speaker box resides in this cargo area against the back wall.   Drivetrain Outside of the chrome valve covers, the engine presents in driver quality condition and is a 350ci L48 V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 195 horsepower. Behind it, its numbers matching TH350 3-speed automatic transmission which routes power to the rear axle with 3.36 gears and Positraction.  Undercarriage Driver quality underneath as well with some surface rust, residual oil, and some grime on the power steering components. As mentioned, the exhaust consists of headers into side pipes with no catalytic converter onboard. Power disc brakes occupy all four wheels. Independent front suspension softened by coil springs while the rear has a multi link independent suspension with tubular axle drive shafts, transverse strut rods, torque control arms and a VPB mono transverse leaf spring.  Drive-Ability The 350 starts with a mighty growl from the side pipes and the transmission shifts into gear easily. We do note a soft brake pedal so we temper our drive around the loop and fulfill our mission of checking operational items, and it's apparent that there's some good power underfoot. As far as functionality, we note the tach, heater blower, horn and clock are not workin