Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this
numbers matching 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition and with
only 59,480 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs
great, and is an excellent driver. We are very familiar with this
particular Corvette as we first purchased it in 2017. It was sold
to a gentleman in Indianapolis that same year. His son started
college this year so he contacted us and we purchased the car back.
He used the car very sparingly, always stored it indoors, and took
excellent care of it over the last four years. He also said that
during that time with this C3 it was completely reliable with no
issues at all. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust
issues.
The Medium Red (83) over Red Leather (752) is one of the most
striking and desirable color combinations available and looks great
on the car. It is also the correct and original color scheme as
verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is 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 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. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured
below, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the
photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and information below
to get a true sense of how nice and clean this Corvette really
is.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine in the car is the factory correct
original engine that was installed in the car new in St. Louis in
1980. The last six digits oof the VIN, 409870, are stamped on the
engine pad and indicating the engine is original. The last six
digits of the VIN are also stamped on the main case of the
transmission and pictured in this ad and the transmission is also
original. Even very detailed items like the carburetor,
distributor, and all of the windows are date coded and
original.
This C3 has the very unique and interesting factory option V54
"Roof Panel Carrier," which is a system to store the T-tops on the
back decklid of the car. There are photos below showing the T-tops
installed on the roof panel carrier. We have had a few 1980
Corvettes with this option, but it is exceptionally rare for the
car to come complete with all the pieces of the rack and all the
straps. The roof panel carrier system on this Corvette is totally
complete and functional.
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 nice 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 rally wheels and center caps are in beautiful
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The white
letter tires have plenty of tread left. It is hard to prove
original paint, but we have seen no paint lines, overspray, or
other signs of paint work. As one would expect for a paintjob with
this many years on it there are a few blemishes and thin spots
around car that were too tiny to show up in pictures, but nothing
else 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 ALL of the glass on this Corvette, even the
windshield, is date coded and original as each piece predates the
car's body build date of Decemebr 10, 1979 (C10). Original glass is
a good indication that this car has had no major accident history
and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Red Leather interior in this Corvette is in spectacular
original condition. The seats are in excellent condition with no
rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They are not overly worn in
the typical area where the driver gets in and out. Please note that
these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap
aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is great condition
with no stains or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is
often neglected. The door panels are in wonderful shape and, unlike
many Corvettes of this age, they fit well and tight to the door.
The door pulls are solid and intact. The dash and console look
awesome with no cracks or sun fading. 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; it
still has the nubs on it. 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 almost all original 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 excellent mechanical condition. 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 below 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 car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette
has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment
is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the
photos.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
dash lights, horn, wipers, and power windows. The blower for the
heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The a/c also works
and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor 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. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the
headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete
operation form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The
power locks work on the passenger door, but not the driver's door.
Even the interior delay light timer works. Not enough can be said
as to how much...for more information please contact the seller.
