Vehicle Description
Sleek, loaded, and quite correct - right down to its
numbers-matching V8. This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a mix of
vintage style and good quality that makes for one of the best
all-around affordable classics you can get your hands on right
now.
The Charcoal Metallic paint is a color with modern appeal, and so
some people may not believe it's actually this car's
factory-correct color. In fact, with the level of gloss and shine
this one has, it really gives this classic a very contemporary
look. It allows the sunlight to highlight the nicely-creased curves
of this machine, and so it makes the most out of the later C3's
integral color-matched bumpers. As you get closer, there's an
overall quality that shows this one has been treated with care and
investment. The doors shut with authority; the glass is clean and
clear; the rubber and weather stripping are pliable; and the
headlight doors fit flush. It's the kind of careful appearance you
get on a car that has averaged less than 2k miles annually.
The exterior paint has a nice metallic element to give it a little
extra flair, and inside the bright silver bucket seats do the same
for the supple leather. They are an alluring color combo, and so
you'll especially enjoy this one with the T-tops out. These seats
even fold flush with the rear trunk area so it's also easier to
stow the mirrored glass roof panels. Like any good premium Corvette
of this era, it comes loaded with power windows, power locks, tilt
steering column, electric rear defogger, and factory Delco
AM/FM/cassette stereo. There's even ice-cold air conditioning
running modern R134a, so you can stay open to the world all summer
long. The power driver's seat gets you in the ideal position for
the leather wrapped three-spoke sports steering wheel. Beyond that
is the large speedometer and tachometer package in front and a full
gauge panel prominently to the side.
The 350 cubic-inch V8 has a terrifically stock presentation,
including cool details like the finned valve covers and polished
air topper. You're looking at the original numbers-matching motor,
and the good care combines with the low mileage to deliver a time
capsule engine bay. The V8 inhales deeply through a Rochester
four-barrel carburetor, and that gives a fine sports car sound out
of the dual exhaust tips. And the fully independent sports
suspension and four-wheel power disc brakes mean you can have
maximum fun on the roads. But more than just good for performance,
this one can also be a nice car for the long trips. That's thanks
to features like the three-speed automatic transmission, cruise
control, and power steering.
This is the classic Corvette with plenty of modern shine and
appeal. It a nice total package offered at quite a nice price.
Don't miss out, call today!