Vehicle Description
It's got all those sweeping contours the third generation 'Vettes
are known for and benefitted from both the aesthetic and technical
advances that came before it. This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 is
a road-ready classic, powered by its original engine that anchors a
highly functioning drivetrain to provide a fine experience behind
the wheel and proudly displaying its original colors both inside
and out.
This L-82 started life just a couple of years before the unusually
long run of its model's third generation would come to an end - its
16 year tenure is actually pretty darned impressive, when you think
about it - so Chevrolet had a lot of time to refine its prized
sports car and it really shows. The sweeping curvature of the front
fenders, that long hood and the sloping rear windshield combine to
create a very distinctive presence. The factory-correct white paint
emphasizes the exterior artistry on display and still presents
nicely. With its low, ground hugging stance pairing with a sharply
angled windshield, the car has a sleek, agile look - at the time it
was introduced it was one of the most aerodynamic 'Vettes ever
built, with the impressively low drag coefficient to prove it. Its
T-top configuration is a great feature - the T-tops themselves are
surprisingly light and easy to install and seal nicely, providing
the option of the open-air motoring experience of a convertible
should you so choose ... but with substantially less wind noise
should you opt for protection from the elements.
Take a peek inside and you'll find that the plush oyster-colored
leather interior has held up nicely - by all accounts this car is a
survivor that's yet to have stopped its service for any restorative
work and it's come through the years in strong fashion. The bucket
seats are nice and supportive, with deep bolsters and high backs,
and they show far less evidence of use than you'd likely expect,
especially given their light color. The distinctive instrumentation
in 'Vettes of this era is just one of their many defining elements
- the assortment of gauges occupying the center console provides a
decidedly aeronautical look. Comfort and convenience features
include power windows and door locks, a steering column that both
tilts and telescopes to attain that perfect driving position, an
AM/FM/Cassette deck that's still in top form to provide a quality
and period-correct audio experience, and an air conditioning system
that's blowing nice and strong but will need just a simple Freon
charge to get back to its full abilities. The factory-issue rear
window defogger really comes in handy during the cooler weather
that's around the corner.
At the center of the engine compartment, the same 350 cubic inch V8
this 'Vette rolled off the assembly line with is still in very good
shape, starting without hesitation and pulling with enthusiasm.
It's mated with a 3-speed automatic TH350 transmission that's also
likely original and shifts with slip free precision. When you
combine the Corvette's relatively light weight with power disc
brakes at all four corners, you get a vintage performance vehicle
that stops just as well as it accelerates. This fine example of the
model in its third generation form sits on a set of unusually clean
stock 15" aluminum Corvette wheels, wrapped in Goodrich T/A
radials. Below, the undercarriage is solid and well up to the
challenge of plenty more fun-filled future miles.
Finding a third-generation Corvette still in possession of its
heralded aesthetics is a difficult enough task, and here it
combines with a strong running condition, making this 1980
Chevrolet Corvette L-82 a rare opportunity. Call today!
