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 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition with the high
performance L82 engine and only 38,130 original miles. This
Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver.
The Classic White (10) over Claret Leather interior (792) is a very
rare and 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. Claret
is a very unique and attractive trim color and was only available
for one year, 1980. 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 special high performance examples like this L82. The
low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the
car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, 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.
This L82 Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed by its future
owner. We first purchased this 1980 L82 in February of this year
with 37,806 miles. The car was so particularly nice and seemed like
such a great car that we decided to keep it for the summer season
to drive and have fun with. We have driven the car over 320 miles
this year and during that time the car was an absolute pleasure to
drive no problems at all; it was totally reliable the entire
time.
Besides the high performance L82 engine and the great color
combination this Corvette is loaded with highly desirable options
such as high performance Gymkhana suspension, N90 aluminum wheels,
and the CC1 glass T-Tops. The last six digits of the VIN 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 as well.
Please note that this Corvette also has the very rare V54 "Roof
Panel Carrier" option from the factory. What is even much more rare
is the fact that this Corvette comes complete with all of the
components and brackets for the Roof Panel Carrier to actually
operate properly. Many perspective buyers are unfamiliar with this
option and what it does; we often get questions about the black
dots on the rear decklid by the back window. The black dots are
mounting points from the factory where the T-Tops can be mounted
and stored. We have owned a number of 1980 Corvettes with the V54
option; however there have only been a couple that had all of the
parts still with the car to actually mount the T-Tops to the back
of the car. Please view the photos in this ad showing the Roof
Panel Carrier system in place with the T-Tops mounted.
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 Classic White exterior is in spectacular driver 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 as do the
hood and headlights. The N90 aluminum wheels have a brilliant
finish. The Cooper Cobra tires have about 90% tread left and are
correctly sized 255/60R15. There are some small blemishes and
touch-ups around the car that were too small to show up in the
photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five
or ten feet away. As one can see in the video and the many photos
of the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has
absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust
around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have
seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, 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.
Interior
The Claret interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats are in excellent shape and look almost brand new. They
are not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver
gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses
are crystal clear. The carpet is also in excellent condition with
no stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected.
The dash and console look great with no cracks or sun fading. The
door panels are in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid
and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly 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.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its
life.
Mechanical
This L82 Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition and
I wouldn't hesitate to hop the car right now and take a road trip.
As stated above we have put over 320 miles on the car with
absolutely no problems. The L82 engine starts right away every
time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice
on the road and at highway speeds, especially with the high
performance Gymkhana suspension. 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. The brakes
are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The
transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. This
Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine
compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the
photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
wipers, power windows, power antenna, and dash lights. The blower
for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c also works. One
can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in
the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly.
Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight
switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form
both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges
work with the obvious exception of the clock. The power locks do
not work, which is very common on this era Corvette. The car has a
very healthy exhaust note with no catalytic converter and true dual
exhaust. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasu...for
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