Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1981 Corvette in excellent condition with the highly
desirable 4-speed manual transmission, high performance Gymkhana
suspension, and only 69,970 original miles. The car looks
fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The 2-Tone
Silver (13) over Charcoal (39) paint with Silver Gray (13) interior
is a beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It
is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the
codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor,
distributor, alternator, and even most of the glass including the
T-Tops are all correct and original. The last six digits of the
VIN, 105998, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in
this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is
also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the
main case and pictured.
A copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report for this car is
shown in the photos. Please note that it is totally clean, shows no
accident history, and verifies the low mileage as original. This
Corvette is absolutely loaded with great and highly desirable
options such as N90 aluminum wheels, 4-speed manual transmission,
Gymkhana suspenstion, CC1 glass T-Tops, power locks, power seat,
and power mirrors.
This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Corvette that is
ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could
easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase
price in years to come as the market on the 1980 and 1981 Corvettes
is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and
1981 model years draw a good premium over other late C3 Corvettes;
this is especially true for very low mileage and premium examples
like this car. The 4-speed manual transmission is very rare in a
Corvettes from 1981 and adds a great deal of value to the car. The
low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the
car, but also the clear Ohio title showing the mileage as "Actual."
Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers,
video, and information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and
original this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Exterior
The 2-Tone Silver (13) over Charcoal (39) exterior is in fantastic
driver quality condition. As one can see in the photos the finish
has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors
open and shut nicely. The original N90 aluminum wheels and center
caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb
rash. The raised white letter tires have about 95% tread left and
are sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have
been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very
small rock chips and tiny spots around the car that were too faint
to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeably
from about five feet away. There is a small chip in the windshield
that was too small to show in the photos. This Corvette has
absolutely no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the
underside of the car, it is exceptionally clean underneath. The
frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in
front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion
around the windshield frame or "birdcage," which are the two most
notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included
specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice
this car looks.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette even both
glass T-Tops are all original as each piece predates the car's body
build date of fourth week of August, 1981 (08D). Original glass is
a good indication that this car has had no major accident history
and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Silver Gray (13) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The seats look almost new with no rips, split seams,
or holes. Please not that the seat is not worn in the typical area
on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is in
excellent condition with no major stains, holes, or tears. This
includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and
console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The door
panels are great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and
intact. Unlike many other Corvettes from this era, the door panels
fit well and tight to the doors. Both seat belts work and retract
properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue
many buyers do not think to check. The jack and jack handle are
still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the
passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car and has
never been used. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are
no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Please note that both T-Top bags are also included with the
car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time, especially with a light color like silver, and the excellent
condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous
care and attention this car has received throughout its life and
another great verification of the very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L81 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on the road
and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the
car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through
all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that there are no vibrations or strange noises and the
car performs quite well overall. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast. The shifter is tight and precise, the
transmission does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good.
The car runs cool and does not overheat. There is no blue smoke
when starting or driving the car. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the
photos. The original smog pump, catalytic converter, air cleaner,
and finned aluminum valve covers are all still in place.
The wipers work as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
dash lights, indicators, and both power mirrors in all directions.
All of the gauges work. Very detailed items that many buyers do not
even know to check like the spare tire light and in...for more
information please contact the seller.