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1979 Corvette - The Ultimate Guide

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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1979 Corvette Technical Research & Data

Dig into the numbers behind the 1979 Corvette and check out these hand-curated research papers and data-driven reports, including VIN information, production numbers, pricing/options, color samples, and more.

1979 Corvette Engines

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1979 Corvette Market & Sales Data

1979 Corvette auction and sales area. We share upcoming auctions, recent auction results, cool 1979 Corvettes we find for sale and commentary on the current market for the 1979 Corvette.

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1969 Corvette L88 Engine
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.
1979 Corvette Sales Brochures
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...
1973 L82 Engine
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.
1978 Corvette
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. 
1979 Corvette
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...
1979 Corvette Owners Manual
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...

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