Vehicle Description
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this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition with only 56,635
original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is
an excellent driver. The car in finished in the beautiful and
highly desirable color combination of bright red over black.
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 premium 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.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and
transmission in the car are the correct and original units that
were installed in the car new at the factory in 1980. The last six
digits of the VIN, 423442, 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. The original owner's manual
is included with the car as well.
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 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 original rally wheels have a brilliant finish with
no curb rash on the beauty rings. Please note that these are the
correct and original wheels for the car and they are even date
coded correctly. The General white letter are literally brand new
with less than 20 miles on them. They are correctly sized
225/70R15. There are some small blemishes and hairline cracks that
were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really
noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both
pieces of door glass and the rear window are all date coded and
original as each piece predates the car's body build date of March
24, 1980 (F24). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The black interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats are in excellent shape with no rips or split seams 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 clear. The carpet is also in excellent
condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear
carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look great
with no cracks or sun fading. There is a small spot of wear on the
steering wheel. 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 and another great verification of the low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in great mechanical condition. The
numbers matching engine starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smooth. 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 brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts smoothly
throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat.
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, and dash lights. The blower for the heater
and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c also works and blows cold. 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. There is a
small sound of an exhaust leak that gets less noticeable when the
car warms up. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure
it is to drive this car, especially the T-tops out on a beautiful
day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition.
Very low mileage C3 Corvettes draw a great premium in the current
market. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette
pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is very correct.
The desirable options, the beautiful color combination, the
excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the
numbers match make this car especially important and hard to
duplicate. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the
engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, and transmission
VIN stamp. 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. One could easily enjoy this
vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase
price with min...for more information please contact the seller.