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1979 Chevrolet Corvette Speed Racer Mach 5

Sale price: $20,100.00 make an offer

Car location: Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1979
Number of Doors:
2
Mileage:
1
Engine:
350ci V8 L48
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1979 Chevrolet Corvette Speed Racer Mach 5 for sale

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1979 Chevrolet Corvette Speed Racer Mach 5

Stock2821VIN1Z8789S416413Miles1Engine Size350ci V8 L48Transmission Type3 Speed AutomaticDrivetrainRWDExterior ColorWhiteInterior ColorRed
Description

1979 Corvette Speed Racer Mach 5

The large red M on the hood of the Mach 5, as well as on Go's helmet, is the emblem of Mifune Motors, the family business, and an homage to Japanese film star Toshiro Mifune. In North America it was assumed to stand for Mach 5 and in the Latin American version for Meteoro. Speed's full name was Go Mifune, in homage to Japanese film star Toshiro Mifune. His name, Americanized, became Speed Racer. His adventures centered on his powerful Mach 5 car, his girlfriend Trixie, his little brother Spritle, Spritle's pet chimpanzee Chim-Chim, and his mysterious older brother, Racer X, whose real name was Rex Racer.

What does one do when they have a bunch of extra fiberglass laying around and plenty of time on their hands? Well, they take a 1979 Corvette chassis, and some of the original body panels and they create the iconic Mach 5 driven by none other than Speed Racer. This fab fabrication presents as one of a kind, and we hear at Classic Auto Mall can most assuredly guarantee you'll be the ONLY one on your block to have one!

Exterior
Gone are the hidden headlights of the original 1979 version, now replaced with a trio of sculpted pods, (pontoon like), that come to create 3 nicely rounded points, the outer two housing stainless covered pointed to the ground aero coverings. In the center is the original Corvette hood, but now the 3rd centered "pontoon" reaches out to meet the two flanking fenders if you will. Rectangular headlights are squeezed in between the outer can central pontoon and are no longer hidden. A red M is painted on the hood which is stylized to fit onto the pontoon in the center. The back of the front fenders appear much like the original 79 versions and the doors and rockers are believed to be pretty much original '79 design as well. The back of the car is also an artistic expression on steroids with the driver's cowl bump up, and more pods for the rear of this racer. The taillights appear suspiciously as 1963 Caddy tail lights, and the rear roll pan has been modified for a more aero look. Red Speed Racer badging and a stainless-steel round gas filler covering is seen on the trunk lid. 15-inch polished drilled wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped by raised white lettered BFG tires. Noted on the doors a round circle in red with the number 5 in the center in yellow. This denoted the Mach 5 and also pays homage to the Japanese flag.

Interior
Deep red vinyl covers the interior, and the high back buckets are dressed similarly to the Michelin man with their puffy bolsters, lumbar supports integrated headrests. Door panels are also in red sporting vinyl uppers and red carpet lowers and compliment the buckets. These show slight wear on the plastic surrounding the door levers. A matching padded red vinyl topper for the dash with a black insert front, houses the gauge clusters. On the center climb from the console we note the radio is missing. A center console, flanked by the bucket seats, is in nicely molded black plastic, and houses the shifter and temp sliders. Clean deep red carpeting is seen on the floors and cargo space uses black carpeting, and all shows in good condition.

Drivetrain
Under what is now a pinned hood, is a beauty of an engine in 350ci L48 V8 form. It is highly polished on the top end and has an aftermarket open hole chromed air cleaner covering. A shiny Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor of 4-barrel designation are noted on top. On the back is a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission. The rear axle is 3.55 ratio. Underneath all the polished machined top end is an orange/red painted GM block and all bolt ons are like new with no corrosion, supple rubber hoses and wiring in yellow.

Undercarriage
Save for the elongated body pontoons its standard '79 Vette fare underneath. Slight spotty surface rust, and solid steel framing. C3 Corvette suspension is on along with power disc brakes on all 4 corners as is power steering. Dual exhaust snake rearward, however, the driver's side is missing a muffler of Cherrybomb designation.

Drive-Ability
Suit up Chim Chim we are going on an adventure! Off to the test track where it performed like a ...1979 Corvette! Smooth acceleration and shifting, and bias free panic stopping.

Certainly one of a kind making extensive use of creative license and morphing a 1979 Vette into the Mach 5 of Japanese Anime groundbreaking cartoon fame, now reality, and could be in your driveway. Go Speed Racer...GO!

VIN DECODE
1Z8789S416413
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
8-350ci V8 4bbl L48 195hp
9-1979
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
416413-Sequential Unit Number

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

 

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Vehicle Pickup & Shipping:
All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility unless otherwise documented in sales agreement.

Deposit:
Buyer must contact us within 24 hours of accepted offer, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of listings end to secure the vehicle.


Payment of Balance Due:
The remainder is due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 days. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell it otherwise. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

Additional Fees and Taxes:
All Pennsylvania residents must pay applicable state and local tax, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for their own state taxes and fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.

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The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges unless otherwise documented on the sales agreement.  We will assist the buyer with finding a shipping company. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after leaving our premises. If the vehicle is going to be shipped, full payment must be received before the vehicle is delivered to the shipping company.

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Every effort has been made to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle to you.  Classic Auto Mall, Inc. has tried to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction.  Please be advised that used vehicles will have typical scratches and dings inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail. Classic Auto Mall, Inc. welcomes and recommends a buyer's inspection.  If you plan to have a buyer's inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending.  Buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees.

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Unless otherwise stated in the vehicle description, this vehicle is being sold "as is".  No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids.

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If the deposit is not received within 48 hours of the close of auction or if the balance is not paid in full within 7 days following the close of auction, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell the vehicle to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer.

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