Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful 1980
Corvette in excellent condition with a 4-Speed manual transmission
and only 57,215 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs
great, and is an excellent driver. The 4-Speed manual transmission
is exceptionally rare in a late C3 Corvette. The manual
transmission examples are highly desirable and draw a good premium
over a standard 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission. The
Red over Red Leather interior is an iconic and beautiful color
combination that looks stunning on the car. Red/Red has
historically been one of the most sought-after color combinations
for a vintage Corvette.
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 manual
transmission examples like this car. 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.
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 Red exterior is in very nice 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. The rally wheels
are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb
rash. The General raised white letter tires are literally brand new
with less than 20 miles on them. They are correctly sized
225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small touch
ups, very tiny blemishes, and hairline cracks that were too small
to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable
from about five or ten feet away. There is some evidence of repair
on the front end. This Corvette has absolutely no rust issues. As
one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, this
car is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no
rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we
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 Red Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The seats are in excellent shape and look as good in
person as they do in the photos with no rips or split seams. 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 clear. The carpet is also in great condition with no major
stains, holes, or tears. 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. The jack and
jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car. 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 and another great verification of the low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles well. It
drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. 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 shifter is tight, does not grind, or pop out of gear.
The clutch feels good. This Corvette has plenty of power and is
quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean,
detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos, even the
original ignition shielding and catalytic converter are still in
place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
wipers, power windows, and indicators. All of the gauges work with
the obvious exception of the clock. The vacuum system for the
headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly
with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their
complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video
below. The power locks click, but not fully operate and the blower
does not work. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure
it is to drive this car, especially with the 4-speed manual
transmission and the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition. The
4-Speed manual transmission, the low original mileage, and the
excellent overall condition make this car especially important and
hard to duplicate. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention
driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been
well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3
Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years.
They are secure and wise investments for a collector. 4-Speed
examples like this car always draw a premium over the automatic
transmission cars. This car does not have a door key, but one can
be provided for and additional $250. One could easily enjoy this
vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase
price with minimal effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
rpo code description 1YY87 Corvette Sport Coupe A31 Power Windows
AU3 Power Door Locks C49 Rear Window Defogger C60 Air Conditioning
D35 Sport Mirrors K35 Cruise Control L48 350ci V8 Engine MM4
4-Speed Manual Transmission N37 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
U81 Dual Rear Speakers QGB 225/70R15 White Letter Tires