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1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

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Seller: CorvetteMike
Location: Anaheim Hills, California 92807
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1Z8749S427364
  • 32k Miles Shown
  • 350ci L82 V8
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Positraction Differential
  • Black Paint
  • Black Leather Upholstery
  • 15″ Eight-Slot Alloy Wheels
  • Removable T-Top Roof Panels
  • Gymkhana Suspension
  • Front & Rear Spoilers
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Sport Mirrors
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Cassette Stereo
  • Power Windows & Locks
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0, Applicable Fees for CA Residents
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This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette was originally delivered to Bob Hanigan Chevrolet in Payette, Idaho, and now shows 32k miles. It is powered by a 350ci L82 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in black over black leather. The car is equipped with a limited-slip differential, 15″ eight-slot alloy wheels, Gymkhana suspension, front and rear spoilers, removable glass roof panels, power windows and locks, air conditioning, and an AM/FM cassette stereo. This C3 Corvette was acquired by the selling dealer in 2022 and is now offered in California with a window sticker, partial service records, and a clean Arkansas title.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The car is finished in black and features front and rear spoilers, removable glass T-top roof panels, pop-up headlights, side marker lights, fender air vents, sport mirrors, a power antenna, and quad taillights. Scratches can be seen on the front spoiler.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

Eight-slot 15″ aluminum wheels are mounted with 255/60 Goodyear Eagle GT tires. The car was ordered with factory-optioned Gymkhana suspension, and braking is handled by four-wheel power-assisted discs.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black leather along with a color-matching dashboard, center console, door panels, and carpeting. Interior amenities include power windows and locks, air conditioning, a roof-mounted Escort radar detector, an electronic rear window defogger, dual rear speakers, and an AM/FM cassette stereo.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted to an optional tilting and telescoping column and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer. Gauges for water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level are located in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 32k miles.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The 350ci L82 V8 came factory rated at 230 horsepower and was replaced under warranty in 1979. It is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and an aluminum intake manifold. The car has not passed a California emissions test.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed

The window sticker shows initial delivery to Hanigan Chevrolet, along with factory colors, options, and a total amount of $14,420.

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Winning Bid USD $23,000 by riggpigg
Auction Ended September 23, 2022 at 2:37PM PT
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