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ML from Indiana submitted this 1979 Corvette T-Top Coupe to Corvette Values:
1979 Corvette, VIN #1Z8789S443XXX, original L48 350 cubic inch V8, automatic transmission, 58,905 miles. Power steering, brakes, door locks and windows, telescopic steeering and AC. Classic White paint is in good condition as well as the red interior. Original owners manual, but no other documentation exists.
Find out how we valued this Corvette after the jump. [More]
It will idle all of its factories for up to nine weeks, two insiders say. Scott Campbell puts the finishing touches on a Corvette last December at a General Motors Corp.
A small plane originating in Lindsey, Ont. made a precautionary landing in a wheat field on the east side of the Cambria-Lockport Townline Road at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The Jury is out in the case of The USA vs. Helio, and this sleepy band of his peers resumed their deliberations today.
From the AP:
MIAMI (AP) — A federal jury in Miami has resumed deliberations in the tax evasion trial of Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves and two others.
The …
Despite some published reports, the 2010 Camaro SS is not really what you’d call a sports car, unless you tend to shave with a chain saw or sign your name with a piece of burning timber or make scrambled eggs by dropping a piano on a chicken.
The Indy Car Series shifts gears this week, leaving the narrow street course of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach to tackle the first oval of the year at the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. The event outside of Kansas City is a 1.5 mile tri-oval …
A big review of the first two F1 races of the 2009 season with Chris, Josh & George along for the ride. Could this F1 season look any more exciting? About the only way it could get more entertaining is if Fangio, Ascari and Niki Lauda all came back from …
General Motors Corp., trying to avoid a U.S.-backed bankruptcy on June 1, may close plants and scrap models as much as four years sooner than planned to lower its break-even point, people familiar with the effort said.
This morning Chevrolet announced a Customer Satisfaction Program for some 2008 and 2009 Corvette Convertibles. This is a program similar to a recall but not as formal. If you’re having the problem, and have a vehicle that qualifies, you can have the repair done at no cost by installing a newly designed retainer bracket. Here’s the details…
Certain 2008 and 2009 model year Corvette manual or power roof Convertible vehicles may have a condition in which the fabric roof cover may begin to separate from its retainer bracket near the top edge of the windshield. When the vehicle reaches speeds of approximately 100 mph or greater, the roof cover could begin to pull away from the retainer bracket and, depending on the speed of the vehicle and duration at that speed, could tear into the rear glass. If this were to occur, the headliner would remain intact and the roof cover would not separate from the vheicle.
Vehicles Involved: Only vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints are involved:
Dealers will confirm whether your vehicle is eligible for the repair, as not ALL vehicles will be eligible. GM will send a letter to all customers that are included in this program and all repairs must be made before May 31st, 2010.
A copy of the letter can be found after the jump.
Dear General Motors Customer:
We have learned that your 2008 or 2009 model year Chevrolet Corvette manual or power roof
convertible vehicle may have a condition in which the fabric roof cover may begin to separate
from its retainer bracket near the top edge of the windshield. When the vehicle reaches speeds
of approximately 100 mph (161 km/h) or greater, the roof cover could begin to pull away from
the retainer bracket and, depending on the speed of the vehicle and duration at that speed,
could tear to the rear glass. If this were to occur, the headliner would remain intact and the roof
cover would not separate from the vehicle.
Your satisfaction with your Chevrolet Corvette is very important to us, so we are announcing a
program to prevent this condition.
What We Will Do: Your Chevrolet dealer will install a new design retainer bracket. This service
will be performed for you at no charge until May 31, 2010.
What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact
your dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an
appointment, your dealer can ensure that the necessary parts will be available on your
scheduled appointment date.
Customer Reply Form: The enclosed customer reply form identifies your vehicle. Presentation
of this form to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible
time. If you no longer own this vehicle, please let us know by completing the form and mailing it
back to us.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the appropriate
Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Chevrolet 1-800-630-2438
Guam 1-671-648-8450
Puerto Rico – English 1-800-496-9992
Puerto Rico – Español 1-800-496-9993
Virgin Islands 1-800-496-9994
Courtesy Transportation: If your vehicle is within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, your
dealer may provide you with shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation while
your vehicle is at the dealership for this repair. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual and your
dealer for details on Courtesy Transportation.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern that this situation may cause you. We want
you to know that we will do our best, throughout your ownership experience, to ensure that your
Chevrolet Corvette provides you many miles of enjoyable driving.
Scott Lawson
Director, Customer and Relationship Services
Arousing car enthusiasts’ interest with a C4 can be a real challenge. Positioned in the nether region between vintage and late-model, even the nicest fourth-gens have a tough time generating the oohs and aahs of a C1 Vette, or eliciting the awe and respect the newer LS-powered models command.