Vehicle Description
You won't see many cars that have come through more than three
decades still looking anywhere near as good as this 1981 Chevrolet
Corvette. It's been very well looked after during that time, and
will arrive at its new owner's garage with a collection of
maintenance receipts as proof. As an early '80s 'Vette, it debuted
at a time that not only afforded it a very cool design, but also a
nice assortment of comfort features you wouldn't likely find on its
earlier counterparts.
It makes an impression right away, with its distinctive charcoal
gray metallic paint in top form - a shade that will not only wow
you with its appearance, but also holds the additional cachet of
only being offered the very year this 'Vette came out. Coming close
to rounding out the last of the third generation Corvettes, this
'81 also had the benefit of some refinements that add to its curb
appeal, while at the same time, make it more aerodynamic than its
predecessors. There are great '80s styling cues everywhere you
look, from its shark-like nose, with hidden headlights sitting very
flush, to the gill like vents on its front fenders - Corvettes drew
a good amount of inspiration from the Mako shark at one point - to
the flowing rear fenders and compact spoiler on the deck lid. The
sloping rear windshield adds to its futuristic look while providing
great visibility, and its T-Top configuration, with panels that fit
really well and are in great condition, is a big plus - open air
driving whenever you want it, with easily installed protection from
the elements when you don't.
The interior has been treated with a lot of respect. It's been left
in its original configuration, and has emerged from its more than
35 years in unusually good shape, with fresh-looking leather power
buckets that have plenty of support to hold you in place while
canyon-carving and are free of the creasing and discoloration you
commonly see. There are a nice number of comfort features on board
here, including air conditioning that's blowing nice and cold, a
steering column that both tilts and telescopes so that you can find
the perfect position, cruise control, power locks, power windows
and an Alpine AM/FM/CD player to handle your tunes while you're out
on the road. It's a great driving environment - that substantial
Corvette steering wheel has a nice feel to it and the dash area
just beyond is in great shape, with an assortment of clear, easily
readable gauges that extend down to the center console - a
stylistic nod to previous generations of Corvettes known for the
extensive instrumentation they carry.
This is a very road-ready classic that's prepared to spring into
action as soon as you get it home. Raise the lengthy hood and
you'll find it's original matching numbers 350 cubic inch V8 armed
with a 4-barrel carb sitting in the very tidy engine compartment,
with its chrome air cleaner and chrome valve covers surrounded by
components that look as if they've just been steam cleaned. No
grime on the firewall, no frayed wires or parched, cracking hoses
to be found here. The engine teams with a 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission that's also in good form - providing slip-free,
precise shifts. Power disc brakes and smooth power steering make
this '80s classic an easy navigator that will come to a prompt stop
when called for as it cruises on its set of 15" stock Corvette
wheels, wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette offers the opportunity to own a
version of the true American sports car with both a vintage '80s
look and a nice collection of features. Call today!