1979 Chevrolet Corvette L-42 original engine included

1979 "Brass Hat" corvette. Orig owner GM Engineer purchased  1/1979 under "Brass Hat" program. I purchased in September 1979 from the engineer (friend). Have owned this vette for 38 yrs. Very rare opportunity for you to be 3rd owner . Maintained in climate controlled garage and pampered entire life. Never driven in extreme hot/cold and rarely caught in rain. Original 75W special order red paint/orig. blk leather int . Both in very good condition. Newer GM 350ci/performance engine installed by Mr. Goodwrench Chevy dealership November. 2005 with only 56. 42 original miles on vehicle. (all documentation included w/numerous service and parts receipts). Original owners manual. Original engine smothered with emissions control parts and not even 200 hp. Original matching number engine still stored in garage in fair condition. rather than spend $$ on repairs and upgrades. Decided to have new 350ci performance engine installed. and spent thousands on American made high performance upgrades (see photos). Currently 92. 00 miles on vehicle with only 36. 00 cruising miles on new engine. Used conventional oil during brake-in period. and since only Mobil One full synthetic oil. Seller will pay shipping costs of original matching #'s engine to buyers choice of address (if in USA). 3-speed turbo 350 auto trans completely overhauled (have receipt) a few years ago. Trans flushed. new filter and fluid constantly maintained. New TCI finned trans. lower cover for cooler fluid temps. Black Acrylic T-tops w/blue view from interior. Approx. $1500 sound system w/Pioneer Mix Track. HD radio. luetooth. Pandora. Kenwood front spkrs. Kenwood rear 6x9s and 10"Polk sub-woofer w/amp. Can hear clearly even with tops off. New gas tank with new Holley electric fuel pump. Newest generation Edelbrock Air Gap Endurashine intake manifold with new Holley Ultra Street Avenger 670cfm carb. w/red billet alum base w/spacer. This new generation of Holley carbs and Air Gap intake are closest to fuel injection available. high-tech composite leaf spring w/rear Bilstein shocks. ainted spare tire compartment. New front springs/shocks. All new power steering hoses and fittings No leaks. New Mickey Thompson raised white letters tires including new spare w/original ss wwheels and chrome trim. Custom exhaust w/Ceramic headers. performance catalytic converters. new chrome "Cat Back" resonators. PS/PB tilt/tel steering. Stainless steel brake calipers. New Interstate battery with new Powermaster 85 amp chrome alternator. DeWitt alum. radiator. New spark plugs. All new MSD distributor and coil with new plug wires. New Spectra alum. cool intake system and filters. Also newer chrome air cleaner with K&N air cleaner included. Complete new A/C system (compressor/condenser/orifice tube/accumulator and piping). Evaporator flushed numerous times. all new belts installed. new system installed last summer and still under 12 month guarantee. Even in Florida. engine runs at 185 degrees. and ac system will overwhelm you. With only 36. 00 miles on engine. constant check ups & tune-ups. front and rear suspension upgrades. this c-3 does not ride like a c-3. U will be suprised how smooth this vette rides. This special "Brass Hat" vette will provide new owner years of care-free driving and pleasure. Never raced and all miles driven for pleasure and show. According to "Prince. this "Little Red Corvette" is ready for a special 3rd owner who loves the "Mako" shark look and can appreciate the love and care given for 38 years.
Kept in climate controlled garage entire life. Original 75W special order red paint. Plastic bumpers only resprayed. Rear bumper has some scratches and very slight oxidation where bumper meets rear body. Some rock chips in front touched up. No cracks in fiberglass nor spider webs in paint. Small discoloration on fenders barely visible. (all of the above so small camera unable to show). Original black leather interior in very good condition (exception: a 1/4"small crack beginning in drivers seat). new thick (sound & heat absorbstion) floor mats w/corvette logo. shows great. See pictures. Non refundable deposit.

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