Chevrolet Corvette AMERICA (1979)
Sale price: US $20,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1979 |
| VIN : | 1Z8789S402726 | Mileage: | 55,565 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Make: | Chevrolet |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | Corvette |
| Body Type: | Sedan | Trim: | AMERICA |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 350 V8 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Options: | Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof | Power Options: | Power Windows |
| Sub Model: | 4 DOOR SEDAN | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Exterior Color: | Brown | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Interior Color: | TAN |
Ventura, California, United States
Vehicle description
1 0F 6 1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 4 DOOR AMERICA "EXTERMELY RARE" HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS AND PAPERWORK FROM THE FACTORY IN PASADENA ONE WAS SOLD FOR $500,000. 5 YEARS AGO ONE WAS JUST ON EBAY FOR $300,000.00 6 MONTHS AGO THIS IS A COMPLETE CAR, WITH ORIGINAL BLUE PLATES AND ALL DOCUMENTS TO GO WITH IT. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THIS "EXTREMELY RARE 1 OF 6 CAR" QUESTION 805-340-5225 TRAVIS OPEN TO FAIR OFFERS Chevrolet had actually planned on making this family minded sports car at a rate of 40 per year, and to call it "Corvette America." It was designed by California Custom Coach in Pasadena. The one prototype and five production cars that were assembled were built by cutting two cars in half which, when mated together, extended the wheelbase of the vehicle by 30 inches. Because of the economic climate of the time and the fact that a base-model Corvette sold for around $13,000, the $35,000 price tag of the four-door was deemed unaffordable. Only five production cars were built, each one custom designed for the buyer. Because of the customized doors, there is no provision for exterior door latches. Opening the door was achieved by punching in a code on the keypad on the driver-side windshield by the A-pillar. All the door latches operated electronically. Also, the rear window opens hatchback-style, an idea that would make it to production, although not for another two years, in the "82 Corvette. This is believed to be one of the only surviving four-door production Corvette in existence. The others were destroyed in accidents and by neglect.