Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this sharp 1981
Chevrolet Corvette. This car still has its numbers matching 350 V8
and 4 speed automatic transmission with only 25k actual miles. This
Corvette is claimed to be a 1 owner car and was purchased new in
Port Charlotte, Florida. It was repainted Beige and has nice Camel
leather interior. The overall condition of this car is show quality
and has been maintained to stay pristine. New tires, brake calipers
and master cylinder have been replaced. This car also has had the
A/C compressor changed but does come with the original upon
request. In this Corvette, removing the T-tops and cruising with
fresh air blowing through your hair is the most popular way to
cruise. In 1981, there was only one powerplant available, a 350 cu
in (5.7 L) engine that, like the L-48 base engine the previous
year, produced the 190 hp, but was now designated the L81. The
motor was certified in all states and available with manual or
automatic transmissions. Chrome air cleaner lids and cast magnesium
valve covers dressed up all engines. The stainless steel exhaust
manifolds and computer control system introduced on the 305 cu in
(5.0 L) California engines the previous year were now standard, as
was an auxiliary electric engine cooling fan. This, the last C3
available with a manual transmission, so equipped, had a published
0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds. This model year was the first corvette to
use a fiberglass rear leaf spring, now a Corvette trademark. The
spring saved thirty-six pounds, but was limited to base suspensions
with automatic transmission. When equipped with Delco's brand new
optional ETR (Electronically Tuned Receiver) radio with a digital
clock, the quartz analog instrument panel clock was replaced with
an oil temperature gauge. The cast aluminum wheels, optional since
'76, were now ordered on 90 percent of the cars at a cost of $428.
New options included a power adjustable driver's seat and power
remote outside mirrors. Options on this '81 include;A/C, AM/FM
radio, T-Tops, cruise control, power windows, tilt wheel, posi
traction, rally wheels, and even leather interior. Do not let this
C3 pass you by. This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is for sale in our
Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+
HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(813)645-6200 or email us at
[email protected]. If you
would like to see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located
at 351 30th Street NE Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.