First Digit is Manufacturer (1) = Chevrolet
Second Digit is Model (Z) = Corvette
Third & Fourth Digits are Body Style (87) = Coupe
Fifth Digit is Engine (4) = L82 350 cubic inch (5.7L) V8 engine producing 225 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque
Sixth Digit is Year (9) = 1979
Seventh Digit is Plant (S) = St. Louis
Last Six Digits are Plant Sequence Numbers starting at 400001 (443785) = 43,785th built
Turbo Hydromatic 350 automatic transmission, power steering, 4 wheel disc power brakes, full gauges, heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, cassette player, manual roll up/down windows, lockable storage compartments, carpet, leather and cloth bucket seats, passenger seat flat folding, and T-top.