Jon Mayo - 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Jon purchased this 1979 Corvette to add to his stable of rides... 

A few notes about the 1979 model year Corvette Sports Coupe!

Jon's 1979 Corvette Sports Coupe has an L82 350 cu-in engine coupled to a 350 Turbo-Hydro Transmission. This combination was rated at 225HP

New emblems and add on front and rear spoilers (carried over from the 1978 pace car edition) were the new features in 1979.

FFIBERGLASS FACT: At 53,807 units, no other Corvette model year before or since has sold so many units.

Click on the small pictures below to see an enlarged version!

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The shots above were of Jon and fellow club members (Bud - Tom - Glenn) changing out the 350 Turbo-hydro transmission in the "Vette" The next shots 

below is of Jon taking it for a test drive after getting it off of the lift.

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Stay tuned... check back for more pictures and info on this sweet little car.