Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition with only 70,875
original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is
an excellent driver. The car in finished in the beautiful and
desirable color combination of White (12) over Oyster Leather
(122). This is also the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.
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 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.
Beside the correct paint and trim codes, 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, 417341, 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. There are some service records included with the car.
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 White (10) exterior is in excellent 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 slotted aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish
with no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial TA white letter have
plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are
some very small blemishes 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.
Interior
The Oyster (122) 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 nice with no cracks or sun fading. There is a small
spot of wear on the left corner of the dash. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat. The spare is also 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,
especially for a very light color like Oyster, 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
numbers matching engine 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 transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power
band. 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
works on all speeds. All of the gauges work and even the clock
works and keeps time. 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. The
power locks do not work, which is very common on this era Corvette.
The car has a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the
video. 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 correct 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, transmission
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 minimal
effort.
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call
with any questions.
item number description VIN 1Z878AS417341 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The fifth
digit is the engine, 8, correct for an L48 car. The sixth digit,
"A," indicates the model year, 1980. The "S" is the plant where the
car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence
number so this is the 17,341st Corvette made for 1980. Body Build
Date E 08 "E&quo...for more information please contact the
seller.
