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 1980
Corvette in excellent condition with only 39,940,120 original
miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an
excellent driver. The Frost Beige (59) over Doeskin Leather
interior (592) is an iconic, beautiful, and very rare color
combination that looks stunning on the car. 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.
I have personally driven this car over 60 miles recently. During
that time the car was completely reliable, had no issues, and was a
true pleasure to drive.
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 Frost Beige (59) exterior is in very nice driver condition. As
one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss and deep
shine. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels are
in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash.
The raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are
correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that
have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some
light sanding marks and some very tiny blemishes that were too
faint to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really
noticeable from about five feet away. As one can see in the many
photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. We
have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to
show how this car looks.
Interior
The Doeskin Leather (592) interior in this Corvette is in
outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape and look
just as great in person as they do in the photos with no holes or
excessive wear. They are not worn in the typical area on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in
great 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 in nice
shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The radio
sound nice and gets good reception. 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.
Please note that 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.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well,
especially for a light color like Doeskin, and the excellent
condition of this 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 very low original
mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above, we have driven this car over 60 miles with no issues.
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. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or
the other. The transmission shifts well 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, detailed, and correct as one can see in the
photos. The original ignition shielding, catalytic converter, and
smog pump are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
horn, dash lights, indicators, wipers, power windows, power locks,
power antenna, and rear window defroster. Even very detailed items
such as the interior delay light timer still work. The blower for
the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself
works and blows cold. One can observe the air conditioning
compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. Also,
please note that the air blows out of the correct upper or lower
vents for the heater and a/c, this is a very common problem on C3
Corvettes. 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 from
both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges
work with the obvious exception of the clock. 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.
Also, for any 1980 Corvette you may look at, be sure to verify that
the "CHOKE" light is working correctly. The light should go on when
the key is turned on as a confirmation that the light is working,
then quickly go off when the car is started. A great number of
these 1980 Corvettes have had the bulb removed to mask other
problems. As one can observe in the video the "CHOKE" light on this
car operates just as it should, going on with the car as a check
and then going off when the engine is started.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in fantastic condition. The
beautiful color combination, the very low original mileage, and the
excellent overall condition. Originality is very important in the
Corvette market and in Corvette pricing, especially for premium
examples like this car, and as one can see this low milage example
is very correct. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention
driving down the road. It is very apparent that the vehicle has
been well taken care of by its previous owners. The C3 Corvettes
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 1Z878AS440478 The first digit, "1,"
indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "Z" is the series,
Corvette. The "87&q...for more information please contact the
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