1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L48 COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching L48 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Frost Beige over a beige vinyl interior, this classic C3 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean AutoCheck report and a clear title.

Highlights

• One of 2,951 1979 Corvettes painted Frost Beige from the factory 
• New interior components
• Power options include windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: North Carolina 

EXTERIOR

• Frost Beige paint 
• T-tops 
• Cowl induction hood
• Pop-up headlights 
• Dual color-matched side mirrors
• L-82 badges 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch stock wheels
• 255/60 BFGoodrich radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Beige vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter
• Cruise control 
• Power locks (inop)
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column 
• Aftermarket JVC stereo
  • AM/FM
  • CD player
  • USB
  • Auxiliary
  • SiriusXM capable
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Interior upholstery has been changed from leather to vinyl 
• New
  • Seats
  • Dash 
  • Carpet
  • Door panels 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 64,953 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt
  • True mileage unknown

Imperfections

• Odometer and tachometer are inoperable 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• L48 350ci V8
  • 195 horsepower 
  • Four-barrel carburetor
  • Electronic ignition
  • Moroso chrome air cleaner 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Power four-wheel disc brakes
  • Drilled and slotted rotors 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, H12 - March 12, 1979
• TRIM, 592 - Light Doeskin Leather
• PAINT, 59L - Frost Beige 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor surface corrosion is visible on the undercarriage components 
• Tachometer, odometer, and horn are inoperable
• Heater and air conditioning is inoperable due to stuck blend door
• 2003 and 2007 date codes on tires
• New weatherstripping is needed for the driver door
• Power door locks are inoperable 
• Passenger-door lock seized
• Driver-side dashboard speaker cover is cracked
• Paint is flaking off of the rear windshield trim 
• Drivetrain seeps 
• Front splitter is damaged
• Minor cosmetic blemishes are visible on the exterior 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• AutoCheck report 
  • Begins in 1997
  • Three owners
  • Shows accident-free ownership in North Carolina