1979 Black Chevrolet Corvette C3 383 Stroker 5 speed manual

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: Factory
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 4,553
  • VIN: 1Z8789S425587
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: 383 Stroker from original 350 small block
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Black
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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1979 Chevrolet Corvette Factory Description

Imagine the sexiest year of the curvy corvettes... then taking this broken old dog and turning it into a rubber burning blast to drive!
This has been a labor of love and pain for the last four years, and alas it has to go to make room for a more 'fatherly' vehicle. I have more than $45k invested in this baby between parts and shop time. I may cry when she finally leaves!
Black 1979 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top. 4553 miles on the whole car after the rebuild and new engine. 86,000 original miles before complete rebuild.
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Work that has been done to the old girl:
Frame off RestorationOriginal 350 small block - complete 383 stroker motor conversion.Aluminum twisted headsHooker headers, jethot coatedRichmond 5 speed manual transmission --- Try to find another stick shift C3 corvette! You won't find one anywhere, because they barely made any. We retro-fitted this rocket with a five speed stick that makes it a beast to drive. It will peel the rubber off in first, second, and even in third!Completely rebuilt brake system (stainless steel lines)Completely rebuilt air conditioning system (cold!)Progressive rate springs and new shocksFiberglass rear leaf springCustom radiator with electric fan to keep her cool at stop lightsDynomax mufflers on a true dual exhaust system8 quart racing oil panCustom American Racing 17" wheels with Kumho low profile tires - less than 2500 miles on the tiresBlaupunkt amplifier mounted in the rear, 3x5" pioneer speakers in original speaker wellsInterior completely restored with all new carpet. All the gauges work and are brand new! Original seats are in fantastic condition.Power windows, power locks, and door handles all work 100% and have been rebuilt!New interior door panels, new T-top panels, new floormats, heat shielding all along the passenger compartment .... and much much more. This beast must be seen (and driven) to be believed. It is easily a 450+HP car. It has been garaged since I have owned it.
Get yourself a head turning cruiser for the summer... right here.