Vehicle Description
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this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1981 Corvette in absolutely spectacular condition with
only 22,115 original miles. This Corvette a premium example and
truly an investment grade classic, it is one of the nicest and best
1981 Corvettes are the market right now. It is "turn key" and ready
to be driven and enjoyed immediately. The car looks fantastic, runs
great, and is an excellent driver. The 2-Tone Silver (33) over Dark
Blue (38) paint with Dark Blue Leather (29I) interior is a
beautiful color combination that looks stunning 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.
A copy of the AutoCheck report for this car is shown in the photos.
Please note that it is totally clean, shows no accident history,
and verifies the low mileage as original. Included with car is a
wealth of original documentation including the original window
sticker, owner's manual, 1981 GM maintenance schedule booklet,
Goodyear Tire booklet, and 1981 Chevrolet Consumer Information
booklet. Also included is the original factory build sheet, which
is exceptionally rare to find with a late C3 Corvette.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct 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 very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor,
distributor, and even all glass including the T-Tops are all
correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 105734, 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 absolutely loaded with great and highly desirable
options such as high-performance Gymkhana Suspension, N90 aluminum
wheels, CC1 glass T-Tops, power locks, power seat, power mirrors,
and power antenna. All of these sought-after options are verified
as original to the car by the windows sticker and factory build
sheet.
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.
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 2-Tone Silver and Dark Blue exterior is in fantastic 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 and no curb rash. The Goodyear
Eagle GTII raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and
are sized 255/60R15. This is the correct size as per the RPO code
QXH one the window sticker and build sheet. There are no major
imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the
photos. There one small blemish to the rear of the door lock on the
driver's side and some of the typical imperfections you see under
the clear on the C3's that have original paint and were made in
Bowling Green that were too small 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, both door
windows, windshield, the rear window, and EVEN BOTH GLASS T-TOPS
are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of third week of August, 1981 (08C). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The seats look just as good in person as they do in
the photos; there is just one small spot of wear in the typical
area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. 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.
Both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem
on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check.
This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks
and no aroma of cigarettes. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car, stored correctly in the compartment 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.
Please note that both T-Top bags are also included with the
car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time 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
very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good 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 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. There is no ...for more
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