
Do you know what the all-time record for Corvettes sold in a year is? Well the 1979 Corvette sure does! GM sold 53,807 Corvettes in 1979, and hasn’t sold that many in any single year since. Approximately 12,000 cars shipped with a manual transmission, while the remaining 41,454 cars were sold with the automatic gearbox. The 1979 Corvette was also the first Corvette to include a radio in its base configuration. Buyers could add stereo, cassette, 8-track, and CB capabilities if they desired.
Remember the ‘78 Indy Pace Car? Well it was so popular, that in ‘79, GM designers incorporated elements from this design in the regular production Corvette. The front and rear spoilers first developed for the pace car became options for 1979 Corvettes (RPO D80), the glass roof panels continued to be offered (CC1), and the “high-back” seats from the pace car were made standard on the ‘79 car.
The base Corvette in 1979 sold for $10,220.23. The car was available with the base 350ci, which produced 195 hp, or the optional L82, which generated 225 hp. A/C, the tilt-telescopic steering column, and the convenience group were the three most popular options. In stark contrast to previous years, where white and silver were top sellers, the color black was painted on over 10,000 1979 Corvettes.

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Accessories
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1955-1996 Ramjet 350/502 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter Staggered 168T 16:1 Price:$280.99SKU: M-4440
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1957-1996 ZZ4/ LT1 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153/168T Straight Mount Price:$148.99SKU: M-4447
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1962-1996 ZZ4 and LT1 Powermaster XS Torque Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount Price:$238.99SKU: M-4444
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1963-1982 Powermaster GM 12si Alternator Natural 100A 1V Pulley 1 or 3 Wire Price:$149.99SKU: M-4452
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1966-1991 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount 14:1 Price:$179.99SKU: M-4448
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1966-1991 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount 16:1 Price:$199.99SKU: M-4449
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1966-1991 Powermaster Ultra Torque Universal Starter 153/168T Straight Mount Price:$291.99SKU: M-4443
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1966-1991 Powermaster XS Torque Universal Starter 153/168 Tooth Straight Mount Price:$242.99SKU: M-4442
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1969-1991 Ramjet 350/502 Powermaster Mastertorque Starter 168T Staggered Mount Price:$237.99SKU: M-4446
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HD Car Cover (Specify Application) Price:As low as $686.99SKU: CC-155
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover - Gray & Taupe (Specify Application) Price:As low as $479.99SKU: CC-40
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover - Premium Colors (Specify Application) Price:As low as $532.99SKU: CC-41
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53-24 CarCapsule CF1 Series 18' Indoor Showcase w/Road Emblazoned Floor, Intellicharger, & LED Kit Price:$3,095.99SKU: X-4638
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53-24 CarCapsule SC1 18' Indoor Corvette Show Case w/Road Emblazoned Floor, Intellicharger, & LED Kit (GM Licensed) Price:$3,995.99SKU: X-4639
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