Corvette Generations:
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 19631964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
GM brochures courtesy Skip Marketti of The Nethercutt Collection
New high back seats that were part of the 1978 Indy 500 pace car replicas were standard for 1979. Side support and overall comfort was improved and the new design made for easier access to the rear storage area.
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1979 Red Corvette Black Int
Price: $11,999 obo Exterior: Red Interior: Black Miles: 83,000 Location: Martinsburg Click Here for more info |
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1979 Red Corvette T Top Numbers matching, L48/350, auto, power steering, power brakes, power windows, tilt & telo steering wheel, rear window defogger, AM/FM/Cassette, working power door locks, new black leather interior, new weather strips, 1 piece glass roof, rally wheels, new Kelly raised white letter tires, 2 new mufflers, new Y pipe, new stainless steel Emergancy brake cable setup, new alternator, new belts, and hoses, Edelbrock intake, larger carburetor, chrome valve covers and air cleaner, and much more (more) |
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1979 Corvette: Official GM Photo.
1979 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| A31 | Power Windows | 20,631 (38.34%) | $141.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 9,054 (16.83%) | $131.00 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger | 41,587 (77.29%) | $102.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 47,136 (87.60%) | $635.00 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 14,480 (26.91%) | $365.00 |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors | 48,211 (89.60%) | $45.00 |
| D80 | Spoilers, front and Rear | 6,853 (12.74%) | $265.00 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 2,164 (4.02%) | $33.00 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 12,321 (22.90%) | $49.00 |
| G95 | Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 428 (0.80%) | $19.00 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 34,445 (64.02%) | $113.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 225hp Engine | 14,516 (26.98%) | $565.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 4,062 (7.55%) | n/a |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 41,454 (77.04%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 47,463 (88.21%) | $190.00 |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 33,741 (62.71%) | $380.00 |
| NA6 | High Altitude Emission Equipment (Manual transmission and L82 not available) | 56 (0.10%) | $35.00 |
| QBS | White Letter SBR Tires, P255 / 60R15 | 17,920 (33.30%) | $226.20 |
| QGR | White Letter SBR Tires, P225 / 70R15 | 29,603 (55.02%) | $54.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 9,256 (17.20%) | $90.00 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 35,730 (66.40%) | $52.00 |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers | 37,754 (70.17%) | $52.00 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 3,405 (6.33%) | $21.00 |
| UM2 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track | 21,435 (39.84%) | $228.00 |
| UN3 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with cassette | 12,110 (22.51%) | $234.00 |
| UP6 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with CB | 4,483 (8.33%) | $439.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Certification (Manual transmission and L82 not available) | 3,798 (7.06%) | $83.00 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 1,001 (1.86%) | $98.00 |
| ZQ2 | Power Windows and Door Locks | 28,465 (52.90%) | $272.00 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group | 41,530 (77.18%) | $94.00 |
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Total Production:
53,807
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 195 hp engine and four speed manual transmission: $10,220.23. Base price and some options increased during the year. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | Classic White | 8,629 (16.04%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Light Beige / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 13 | Silver | 7,331 (13.62%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 19 | Black | 10,465 (19.45%) | Black / Light Beige / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 28 | Corvette Light Blue | 3,203 (5.95%) | Black / Dark Blue / Oyster | Silver | |
| 52 | Corvette Yellow | 2,357 (4.38%) | Black / Light Beige / Oyster | Silver | |
| 58 | Corvette Dark Green | 2,426 (4.51%) | Black / Dark Green / Light Beige / Oyster | Silver | |
| 59 | Corvette Light Beige | 2,951 (5.48%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Light Beige / Red | Silver | |
| 72 | Corvette Red | 6,707 (12.46%) | Black / Light Beige / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 82 | Corvette Dark Brown | 4,053 (7.53%) | Black / Light Beige / Oyster | Silver | |
| 83 | Corvette Dark Blue | 5,670 (10.54%) | Black / Dark Blue / Light Beige / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
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