1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 350/225HP V8 4 spd manual V8 Custom Coupe

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette L82 350/225HP V8 4 spd manual V8 Custom Coupe

Year

1979

Listed price

$29,500

Location

Torrance, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

36,058 miles

The third-generation Corvette, affectionately known as the C3, launched in 1968 with styling inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car. Its distinctive "coke bottle" shape and removable T-tops became iconic, defining a decade of American sports car design. By 1979, the C3 was in its eleventh year of production, and while emissions regulations had tempered outright horsepower from its muscle car heyday, Chevrolet still offered the enthusiast-focused L82 engine. This was the performance choice, delivering a noticeable bump in power over the standard L48, and often paired with a manual transmission for an engaging driving experience that kept the Corvette spirit alive through changing times. This particular 1979 Corvette Custom Coupe is a prime example of that enthusiast focus, boasting the desirable L82 350 cubic-inch V8, factory-rated at 225 horsepower. Crucially, that power is routed through a proper 4-speed manual transmission, a combination that truly unlocks the C3's sporting potential. With just 36,058 miles on the odometer, this Corvette presents an opportunity to acquire a well-preserved piece of late-70s American performance. This is a chance to own a low-mileage L82 C3, ready to be enjoyed as Chevrolet intended.