Not a muscle car, but Help w/ value of 79 Vette??

[iluv69s]

I have the opportunity to buy a 79 vette, I would not even consider it, but it has less than 5k miles and is a stick..It is an L-82, 4-speed, White w/ oyster interior...

Does anyone know how many 4-speeds were made that year?? Thanks, Max

[MosportGreen66]

Very few 4 speeds... unless it has body and paint issues, $5k is not a bad price. Did you check the motor stamp? Original colors? Mind you, on these cars the carb, vacuum lines, EFE, EGR, cruise control, valve advance port, etc create great opportunities for air leaks - the car will run like absolute garbage unless all lines are installed properly and are pliable! Furthermore, inspect the exhaust manifolds, they're prone to cracking and breaking!

[1969z280]

I think he said the Corvette has 5,000 miles not that he can buy it for $5,000.00. I think these Corvettes are under-appreciated. The L82 is a very good engine and for a Sunday afternoon cruiser, you would probably be quite pleased with it. That said, I don't think that these cars will appreciate much. Although with 5,000 miles, it's probably a Survivor and eligible for judging. All of the money is probably $15-18K. $10-13K would probably be well-bought. JMO, Ed

[PeteLeathersac]

This site has production #'s by RPO..

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...79/79prod.html

Best of luck w/ the deal!.

~ Pete

[WILMASBOYL78]

Worked in a Chevy store back in the late 70's early 80's...I remember delivering a few of those...one red 4 speed seems to stick in my mind. They weren't musclecars, but they ran nice...seems to me they sold new for around $12k back then.

wilma....not as worn out as Cumby

[MosportGreen66]

Whopps... eyes got the best of me. Thanks for the clarification Ed!

-Dan