Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is glad to offer this numbers matching 1981
Corvette in nice condition with only 67,225 original miles. This
car is absolutely priced to sell and we feel as if the asking price
is very reasonable. We first purchased this car about four years
ago from a women who lives about five block from our dealership.
Her father purchased the car brand new in 1981 and it had been in
her family's possession every since. We then sold it to a local
gentleman who owned the car for a few years until he sold it back
to us. He used the car sparingly and it now has only 67,620
original miles.
There is also a copy of the AutoCheck report in this ad. The report
is totally clean, shows no accident history, and verifies the low
original mileage.
This Corvette is finished in the highly attractive color
combination of Charcoal Metallic (84) over Charcoal Leather (192).
In our experience this is one of the most desirable color scheme
offered for the 1980-82 Corvettes. These are the correct and
original colors as verified by the codes on the trim tag, pictured
below. Everyone who sees this car comments on and loves the color.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes.
Even very detailed parts like the starter, carburetor, and the
distributor are all correct and original. The last six digits of
the VIN are stamped on the engine pad and the engine is original to
the car.
This 1981 Corvette is totally solid with no rust issues and
straight lines. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for
more than the purchase price in years to come. 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, numbers, and video to
get a true sense of this Corvette.
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 Charcoal Metallic exterior is in decent driver condition. As
one can see in the photos, the paint has a great gloss and deep
shine. Both door open and shut easily. The Western aluminum wheels
are in great condition with a very nice finish. They actually look
great on the car, especially with the Charcoal paint, and they are
period correct. There are no major imperfections that have been
excluded from the photos. There are some paint flaws around the car
that are visible in the photos, but others are too faint to show up
in the photos. There are some blemishes around the front bumper and
on the right headlight with some specific photos of the area below.
Some of the weather-stripping is old and should be replaced. The
car now has a one piece clear removable roof panel. The underside
of the car is clean and this Corvette has no rust issues. The frame
is solid around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and
we have seen no evident of corrosion around the windshield or
"birdcage" area, which is the most common spots for rust on a C3
Corvette.
Interior
The Black interior of the Corvette is in good condition overall and
is especially nice for being totally original. The seats look just
in persona as the do in the photos with a worn spot in the typical
area on the driver's side where the driver gets in and out and one
spot on the bottom of the passenger seat. Please note that these
are the original seats not some cheap aftermarket covers or
replacements. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses
are clear. The carpet looks good overall. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. There are a few spots where the
carpet has been patched, but this is not very noticeable as one can
see in the photos and blends in really well being all black. The
carpet on the door panels is in good shape and not faded. All of
the carpet in the car is also original. The door panels themselves
are in good condition, fit well to the doors, and the door pulls
are in tact. The dash and center console look good with no splits,
sun fading, or cracks. The original radio works, but doesn't get
the best reception, and most importantly the dash has never been
cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The antenna works
manually. There is no aroma of cigarette smoke in the car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
nice condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the
meticulous care this care has received throughout its life.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in basically good mechanical condition.
The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles well.
The car drives great; it is tight on the road and at highway
speeds. In the video one can observe the car accelerating on the
highway up to about 70mph, braking to stoplight, and going through
some curves. Please note that the car performs quite well. 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 original and complete as one can see in
the photos. The ignition shielding is still on the car as is the
smog pump and a catalytic converter.
The exterior lights, dash lights, indictors, wipers, the interior
delay light timer, and even the small light by the spare tire all
still work. The blower works on all speeds but high. The vacuum
system for the headlights works correctly with no binding. Also,
the headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or
vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches
can be observed in the video below. There are some items on the car
that do not work such as the cruise control, horn, temp gauge, and
fuel gauge. Please keep in mind that we are trying to be completely
upfront, honest, and forthright about this car and the issues we
are aware of. Most sellers, and certainly most dealers, would not
be so straightforward or go into such detail about each and every
function. The power door lock works on the driver's door, but not
on the passenger door. It is our understanding from the previous
owner that this car had been sitting for a while so it could use a
general tune up and some maintenance. All of the components for the
a/c are in place and in tact so the system is complete, but there
is no belt on the compressor and the a/c does not work. There
appears to be a repair on the side of the block. This Corvette is
still a pleasure to drive, especially with the T-tops out on a
beautiful day.
Also, for any 1981 Corvette you may look at, be sure to verify that
the "check engine" light is working correctly. The light should go
on when the key is turned on as a confirmation that the light is
working, then quickly go off when the car is started. A great
number of these 1981 Corvettes have had the bulb removed to mask
other problems. As one can observe in the video the "check engine"
light...for more information please contact the seller.
