Vehicle Description
1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The C3 Corvette, built between 1968 and 1982, was the third
generation of Chevrolet's venerable Corvette sports car.
Occasionally seen as polarizing, the C3 garnered both praise and
criticism for its radical design, purpose and driving dynamics.
Expectations were huge when the model launched. Zora Arkus-Duntov
and Billy Mitchell, the second generation C2 Corvette designers,
had just built the hugely successful, powerful, and respected Sting
Ray Corvette. Even today, the Sting Ray is widely regarded as one
of the best Corvette models ever made.
For consignment a very nice, very well maintained C3 Corvette from
1980. 45,188 original miles, red on red, 4-speed, hot rodded 350ci
(L-48), Astro tops with shades, and completely rebuilt front end.
She drives like a dream, and handles like it's on rails, but what
else would you expect? Awesome 1980 version.
Exterior
A nice looking Medium Red bathes the exterior fiberglass in
excellent condition. A shark-like body with hidden headlights,
integrated neoprene bumpers, front quarter "gills" and snarling
polished side pipes you have to love this C3 design. With correct
badging, and a small spoiler flair on the rear it frames the
otherwise rounded rear with iconic circular inset taillights.
Polished Coy wheels with faux central knockoff hubs are wrapped
with BF Goodrich Radial T/A's which are like new. Two smoked glass
Astro "T" tops complete with shades are now installed and
removable. Storage is provided for these under the curved sharp
angled rear greenhouse glass perched just before the rear
spoiler.
Interior
Climbing inside we are met with beautiful red padded and stitched
leather door panels with red carpet lowers. The buckets use the
Medium Red leather too and are in excellent condition. These
buckets flank a center console which houses the handbrake, power
window toggles, and special cup holders. It then races forward
toward the dash past the shifter, where it gently rolls up into the
middle of the dash, to reveal climate controls and an
AM/FM/Cassette player installed well within reach. Climbing up the
dash this center panel houses 5 analog gauges with some warning
lights and resembles a simplified airplane cockpit. Sitting behind
the original steering wheel are the analog tach and speedo. Red
carpet in very good condition covers the floors and the rear cargo
area. Way in the back, and curving with the cargo area just below
the greenhouse glass, is a Corvette speaker with woofers and
tweeters to blow sound forward to your heart's content.
Drivetrain
A powerful 350ci V8 which is fed by a single 4-barrel carburetor
and is backed by 4-speed manual transmission. This has heads
courtesy of a 68 'Vette. The engine bay presents in overall clean
condition and shows with some added chromed bolt ons.
Undercarriage
Very typical of a well-kept/garaged car from 1980 with 45K miles on
it, with no rust or structural defects. It appears to have all the
original C3 equipment suspension wise, and 4-wheel power disc
brakes. Consigner states that the front end was totally rebuilt in
2018.
Drive-Ability
You cannot help being transported back in time sitting in this
wonderful clean interior that is comfortable and affords plenty of
room. The car started right up, idled smoothly, and takes off with
snappy acceleration. Shifting is smooth, and all controls including
AC work flawlessly. It rides like its on rails.
A well-documented list of upgrades and repairs is provided by the
consigner, and it is extensive. Well cared for, nice paint, and
beautiful design, this C3 can keep up with the best of them. Very
clean and nicely done, I'm going for another ride. C-YA!
VIN DECODE
1Z878AS436887
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
8-350ci V8 L48
A-1980
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
4368876-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
J22-July 22 1980
TRIM 722-Medium Red Leather
PAINT 832-Medium Red
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.