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 numbers matching 1980
Corvette in spectacular condition with only 58,155 original miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The Dark Green Metallic (58) with Doeskin Leather (592)
interior is a beautiful and unique color combination that looks
stunning on the car. This is the correct and original color scheme
as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. It is
particularly important that the color code is original for this car
as Dark Green Metallic was the most rare color for 1980 with the
lowest production. Only 844 Corvettes were made in Dark Green
Metallic.
I have personally put about 20 miles on this Stingray. During that
time the car was completely reliable and pleasure to drive with no
issues
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes.
We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the
years and there are few that are so correct and original. Even very
detailed parts like the carburetor, distributor, and even all glass
are all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
417794, 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.
This Corvette is loaded with great and highly desirable options
such as N90 aluminum wheels and the CC1 glass T-Tops. This is an
excellent opportunity to own a rare 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 very 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 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 Dark Green Metallic 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. The N90
aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a
brilliant finish. The Cooper Cobra raised white letter tires are
brand new with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized
225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very tiny
blemishes that were too faint to show up in the pictures, but
nothing that is really noticeably from about five or ten feet away.
This Corvette has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos
of the underside of the car, it 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 corrosion around the
windshield frame or "birdcage," 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, the rear
window, both door windows, the windshield, and even BOTH GLASS
T-TOPS are all date coded and original as each piece predates the
car's body build date of the February 12, 1980 (E12). Original
glass is another great verification that this car has had no
accident history and never sustained damage.
Interior
The Doeskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition.
The seats look almost brand new and look as good in person as they
do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They
are not overly 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, 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 great shape overall and the door
pulls are solid and intact. 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 over
time, especially for a light color like Doeskin, and the excellent
condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous
care and attention this car has received throughout its life.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above I have put over 20 miles on this car with no issues at
all. The car 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. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the
power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the
engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as
one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, smog pump,
and original catalytic converter are all still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, and wipers. 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. All of
the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The vacuum
system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding
in the mechanism. 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. Not
enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this
car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition.
Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as
any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. The
originality, the low mileage, the beautiful and very rare original
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