Vehicle Description
There was a time in all our lives when we dreamed of owning some
fantastic fiberglass like this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. And why
wouldn't you? There aren't many more recognizable cars on the
planet, and with an awesome color combination like this, they're
also great-looking. If you're looking to have some fun without
spending a ton of cash, this Corvette looks very appealing.
Looking around, you will note that clean C3 Corvettes are getting
harder to find. Sure, you can always find some tired beater or a
botched restoration project, but with prices inching steadily
upwards, the best cars are sure to start appreciating. This one is
in very good condition, with an older repaint in bright red that
still makes the car stand out. The fiberglass is straight with no
evidence of accident damage, and the finish is nicely preserved
thanks to owners who kept it out of the foul weather. There are a
few minor signs of age, which are tough to avoid on a Corvette, but
from even five feet away, nobody will be picking nits. Hailing from
down south, they also kept it out of the sun, since there's no UV
damage on any of the soft parts, and even things like the emblems
are still crisp and bright. The T-tops add open-air motoring to
this car's resume, and as far as we can tell, the only
modifications are the whip antenna and bright chrome side pipes.
It's pretty easy to imagine this car in your driveway, isn't
it?
The tan interior is also nicely preserved. Everything seems to have
been replaced not too long ago, with the seats showing only a few
signs of use but no major issues. The seating surfaces remain
supple and comfortable, and there are no popped seams or splits in
the hides. These cars only came one way: loaded, so you get power
windows and locks, cold A/C, and a tilt/telescoping steering
column. The door panels, carpets, and dash pad are all in very good
condition, and we really like the black wheel that goes with the
black center console. The gauges appear to have new lenses, and
yes, the speedometer is a goofy 85 MPH unit, as if they could
convince Corvette owners not to probe the outer limits of their new
sports car's performance. The original AM/FM radio has been
jettisoned, replaced by a modern high-performance stereo that
includes an MTX amplifier, Bazooka subwoofer, and a set of Polk 6x9
speakers in the rear hatch.
Under that chrome Edelbrock air cleaner, the engine is a
replacement crate 350. Thanks to an aluminum intake manifold and a
Rochester four-barrel carburetor, it feels quite a bit more
powerful than the original 190 horsepower mill, and delivers
entertaining performance. The engine bay is quite tidy, with
excellent maintenance and good detailing throughout, including
shiny chrome valve covers and bright red plug wires. It starts
easily, idles smoothly, and pulls the bright red 'Vette around with
ease. The exhaust system consists of those awesome chrome side
pipes, which probably add a bunch of horsepower all by themselves;
at least it sounds like they do! A 3-speed automatic transmission
features a 2000 RPM stall torque converter and a shift kit, which
helps make it feel punchy around town. Handsome Corvette alloy
wheels wearing 255/60/15 radials round out the performance
look.
Everybody loves Corvettes, and nothing gets attention better than
this brilliant red Stingray. Call today!