Get information on corvette specifications from 1953 to today. Chevrolet corvette production rose again in 1979 to 53,807 coupes despite rising fuel prices. From the outside, the 1979 corvette is almost indistinguishable from the. While jim and mildas red 79 corvette was rolling down the factory line, certain modifications were made that would make this 79 stand out. Specifications for the 1979 corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. Hennessey performance engineering wasted no time getting to work on the midengine 2020 chevrolet corvette stingray. Customization doesnt stop at a paint job and some accents. Vintage there are 5 condition grades for harleydavidson. By the late 1970s, corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car. Sep 20, 2018 l82 4 speed was indeed available in 79 and 80.
For sale in our boca raton, florida showroom is this beautiful 1979 chevrolet corvette c3. Coupe 1z87l89s400001 1z87l89s453807 the 5th digit varied l l48, 4 l82. Chevrolet has earned its reputation by offering consumers durable and affordable vehicles within its vast and complete lineup from subcompacts to heavyduty trucks. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the. To celebrate the first quarter century of corvettes, a completely redesigned body was rolled out with new fastback styling.
Whether you are researching a particular model year corvette, or just browsing through history, we have specs, production counts and other information of interest available. As was stated in a 1981 corvette brochure, the bowling green facility, which will build corvettes exclusively, is an investment in corvettes future. Tacoma, wa 98409 125 miles from you 1978 chevrolet corvette. It is in excellent condition and has only 26,000 miles on it. Find available tires from the top brands for a 1979 chevrolet corvette base model. Corvette interiors are every bit as deserving as the body for customization, and the variety of interior parts available at ecklers corvette makes it easy and fun to do. As chevrolet general manager, robert lund, had stated in march, 1977, the st.
These options will be covered in upcoming editions. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 1997 chevrolet corvette. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2007 chevrolet corvette. Durant and swissborn louis chevrolet and a division of general motors, chevrolet is an iconic us car manufacturer. The 1978 indianapolis 500 pace car, the first corvette to pace at the famed race, finished third. There are many options that may affect the final value on harleydavidson motorcycles such as multispeed transmissions, clutch assembly, electronics,engine options, dual brakes, side cars, etc. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. Suspension and differential reassembly covers engines. While the c3 corvette had experienced a number of model years that lacked genuine production value, gms renewed focus on building a quality sports car was unquestionable. An example would be a 1967 corvette equipped with the l88, 427430 motor of which only 20 were built.
Hennessey performance engineering wasted no time getting to work on the mid engine 2020 chevrolet corvette stingray. The 1979 corvette the 1979 chevrolet corvette was a much smaller change from the last year. The price increase in the 1979 model year was well justified. Find new and used 1979 chevrolet corvette classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Black, dark blue, light blue, dark brown, dark green, corvette red, silver, classic white, corvette yellow serial numbers.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Louis plant is operating two ninehour shifts daily and working overtime two saturdays a month just to meet sales demand. Bedford, va 24174 82 miles from you 1979 chevrolet corvette. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. I have a 1979 corvette l82 and would like to sell it for a fair price. Despite this, sales moved up again, reaching 53,807. If you want to send back your old differential in the fine box we send your new one in, this is the guide we will use to determine its value. Find new and used 1979 chevrolet corvette classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers. The race was a figment of the imagination designed to fill a void in the real horse racing scheduled. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2007 chevrolet corvette. Get specs on all corvettes, from the widely popular sting ray to the powerful 2006 z06.
Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant. The chevrolet corvette c3 was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. The links at the bottom of this page will take you to. May 06, 2020 look up the trade in and resale value of your 2007 chevrolet corvette. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 chevrolet camaro and assess the current state of the classic car market. The standard seats are now the lighter weight and taller version that was introduced on the pace car in 78. Engine torque specifications for chevrolet corvette. The vette comes with its matching numbers l82, 350ci. Used 2015 chevrolet corvette for sale near you edmunds. The 2014 c7 chevrolet corvette won the fiberglass follies by a front clip over prerace favorite, the 1990 zr1. Used 1979 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. The corvette is an american dream car, born of the true automotive visionaries of general motors. V8 engine muncie 4speed manual transmission upgraded aluminum intake side pipes.
All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. I bought the car new in 1979 and am the only owner it has had. I get a kick out of the anemic performance reports. Search over 5,900 listings to find the best local deals. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 1997 chevrolet corvette. Killer looks,getting better everyday now,this would have been jaw dropping in a sea of 911s in europe in the 80s. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1980 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market.
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