1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Red over a matching leather interior, this C3 is now offered by the seller with a clear title.

Highlights

• 31,276 original miles according to the title 
• Power options include windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes
• Aftermarket LED headlights 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Ohio

EXTERIOR

• Red paint 
• T-tops 
• Tinted glass
• Hideaway headlights
  • Aftermarket LED headlights 
• Dual color-matched sport mirrors

Updates

• Exterior has been repainted in its original color 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch aluminum slotted wheels
• 225/70 Goodyear Eagle GT raised white letter radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Red leather upholstery 
• Bucket seats
• Center console with manual shifter 
• Power windows 
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column 
• Factory stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 31,276 miles
  • True mileage according to the title 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 350ci V8
  • Four-barrel carburetor
  • Electronic ignition  
  • Headers 

Transmission

• Three-speed automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• New spark plugs, spark plug wires, and distributor cap installed in November 2025

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Gymkhana suspension system
• Four-wheel power disc brakes
• Dual exhaust system

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• BUILD DATE, D22 - November 22, 1978
• TRIM, 722 - Medium Red leather 
• PAINT, 72L - Red paint 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface rust is visible on the undercarriage components 
• Visible rust seen in the driver-side door jamb by the B-pillar 
• Windshield wiper does not work 
• Driver-side window does not work
• Drivetrain leaks 
• Touch-up spots and other exterior blemishes as shown in the photos 
• Wear visible on the steering wheel, steering column, and other interior touch points as seen in the photos 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 12/3/2025 4:44 PM MST: Seller has provided a photo of the engine stamp that can be seen at the end of the gallery. Listing has been updated to reflect that the current powerplant is not a numbers-matching L48 350ci V8 as previously stated. 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 12/9/2025 4:06 PM MST: Listing updated to reflect that this vehicle is not equipped with air conditioning as previously stated