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By the late 1970’s, Corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car. As Chevrolet General Manager, Robert Lund, had stated in March 1977, “The St. Louis Plant is operating two nine-hour shifts daily and working overtime two Saturdays a month just to meet sales demand.
Current demand is running more than 29 percent ahead of last year.” Little did anyone realize that, after the popularity of the 1978 Pace Car and Silver Anniversary Editions in 1978, Corvette was about to set another production record – manufacturing more than 50,000 Corvettes in one year – with the 1979 model year. At the same time, Corvette was about to surpass another record – a base sales price of more than $10,000 – for the first time in the car’s history.
The price increase in the 1979 model year was well justified, especially given that the Corvette had been fast approaching that cost threshold for the past couple of years.
As before, Chevrolet engineers had continued adding more of the previously optional features available to consumers to the standard base package.
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While the fastback Corvette design introduced in 1978 carried over into the 1979 model year, there were a few, mostly subtle, refinements made to the car’s overall appearance. For one, the “25th Anniversary” emblems were replaced by the more traditional “crossed flags” which had been a key identifier of the Chevy Corvette for more than a quarter century.
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The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette underwent extensive renovations at McQueen Classics in Lewes, Delaware. The process involved stripping the body and...
George Barris was a renowned car customizer who created vehicles for many Hollywood stars, including Farrah Fawcett and Clint Eastwood....
Our featured Corvette for the day is a 1979 example that was refurbished by the folks at McQueen Classics in Lewes, Delaware which included repainting the body in a blue hue, reconstructing the suspension, and replacing the fuel system, weatherstripping, interior and exterior trim, and windows. Additionally, they installed a...
Did you know that the 1979 Corvette was the first model year to offer an AM/FM Radio as standard equipment?...
The Vette’s performance dropped significantly during the early to mid-1970s, at the hands of newly implemented federal emissions standards, yet it remained relevant. At a point in which many iconic American performance cars fell by the wayside, the Corvette soldiered on. This served as a true testament to many of the memorable Corvette powerplants that were developed during the C3 era.
For all 1979 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a plate attached to the left front body hinge pillar.
Download this 1979 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. Ever since 1953, to own a Corvette has been something wished for by every kid that's knee-high to a hubcap. Corvette. A magic machine to whisk you away from everyday...
We've scoured the web to curate the factory pricing, options, and interior/exterior color options for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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Finally, in 1973, consumers were left with only three available engine options, two of which were of a small-blocks. The third was the 454 cubic-inch LS4, would only survive for two years, serving as the final big-block to grace the Corvette’s engine bay. By 1975, the Corvette was only offered with one of two engines, of which, the 350 cubic-inch L82 was the most formidable.
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The C3 Corvette rolled off of the assembly line and into the hearts of sports car and performance enthusiasts alike, just in time for the 1968 production year. A car that had been in design since the halfway mark of its C2 predecessor’s run, the C3 Corvette endured some of...
The C3 still holds the record for the longest production run of any generation Corvette. It was the generation that saw the Corvette "grow-up" from being a powerful track car and Le Mans racer to an iconic sports car synonymous with the American Dream.
After the popularity of the 1978 Pace Car and Silver Anniversary Editions in 1978, Corvette was about to set another production record – manufacturing more than 50,000 Corvettes in one year.
1979 C3 Corvette RPO Codes, Options Codes & Order Guide If you are looking to decode your 1979 Corvette RPO’s (Regular Production Options), then check out the table below. We have included an easy to use search feature too for quickly finding specific RPO codes. The below table includes the...
So You’ve Always Wanted a Corvette But Never Thought You Could Afford One? We Take You Through Some Options. Almost...
This Owners Guide contains important information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 1979 Corvette. In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and usage from your car, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the contents...
