1979 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Split Window Coupe

Year

1979

Listed price

$7,000

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

100,000 miles

The Chevrolet Corvette C3, launched in 1968, represented a radical departure from its predecessors, drawing heavily from the Mako Shark II concept car. Its dramatic, flowing lines and pronounced fender bulges quickly cemented its status as an icon of American automotive design. While the C3 generation spanned a remarkable fifteen years, the "split-window" design was famously exclusive to the very first C2 Sting Ray in 1963, a stylistic flourish that was quickly discontinued due to rear visibility concerns. However, its enduring mystique has inspired customizers for decades, seeking to blend the C3's aggressive stance with a nod to that legendary, short-lived C2 feature. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, with a clear and clean title, embodies that custom spirit. It features a meticulously applied, high-quality wide-body fiberglass kit that dramatically transforms its silhouette. The bodywork is reported to be fully completed and is now very close to being paint-ready, offering the next owner a near-blank canvas to realize their vision. With the hard work of the custom body fabrication already handled, this automatic C3 presents a unique opportunity to create a truly one-of-a-kind Corvette, blending classic lines with a bespoke, aggressive aesthetic.