Did the 1979 Lil Red Express come with an air pump?

Rumors were rampant but 90% were wrong.

With only 2500 1978 LRT's made for the whole world if you have one keep it.
With around 3500 1979 LRT's made it is almost guaranteed a 1978 is more desirable.

Now a short story.
In 1990 when I was stationed at Ft Lewis WA my Company Commander had a 1979 Corvette. He was always saying how fast it was. I was daily driving my dead stock LRT at the time and he said "Nice Show Truck" so I said "Sir, the ONLY two things your Vett can win over my truck is corning and maybe gas mileage." It took about 2 weeks before this crawled up his butt enough and he said lets go after final formation. So at about 6 PM we went way down Range Road to a long straight section and lined up. My fellow worker dropped his hat and we ran. I was at least 3 cars in front at the finish mark. Ran 2 more times and he lost all 3 runs. My MPG was about 12 and his was about 14.

Back then the only non-stock items on my LRT were 235/60 15's front, 275/60 R 15's rear and a 1977 Speedo that went to 100 MPH, the LRT's goes to 85 MPH. Same speedo look and functions.

I still have one L60 15 Bias ply Polyglass on a 15X8 LRT rim. Its taller than a 275/60 15