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 absolutely spectacular condition with
only 14,035 original miles. This Corvette a premium example and
truly an investment grade classic, it is one of the nicest and best
1980 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 Dark Blue Metallic (28) over
Dark Blue Leather (29) interior is a rare, highly desirable, and
beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. This 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 1980 Corvettes is strong right now and
on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and 1980 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.
The car comes with a wealth of original documentation including the
original window sticker, owner's manual, "Dealer Copy" showing all
the options codes the car was ordered with, 1980 GM maintenance
schedule booklet, Goodyear Tire booklet, Chevrolet, Power
Protection Plus booklet, 1980 Chevrolet Consumer Information
booklet, and the 1980 Chevrolet Warranty booklet showing the name
of the original dealership that sold the a new. Also included are
some service records for maintenance over the years.
Besides the correct paint code, 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. 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 distributor, carburetor, alternator, and starter are
all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
423589, are stamped on the engine pad and 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.
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 Blue exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can
see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. 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 about 90% tread
left and are sized 225/70R15. This is the correct size as per the
RPO code QGR on the window sticker. There are no major blemishes
that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would
expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there is an area
on the right door and some tiny imperfections were too faint to
show up in the photos. 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 underside looks exceptionally nice
and still has some of the factory original chalk markings front
when it went down the assembly line. The frame is totally solid
with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire
and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield 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 the glass
T-Tops are all date coded and original as each piece predates the
car's body build date of the March 25, 1980 (F25). Original glass
is another great verification that this car has had no accident
history and never sustained damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue Leather interior in this Corvette is in absolutely
outstanding condition. The seats look almost like new with no holes
or excessive wear. The seat is not overly work in the typical are
on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces
are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The carpet is
also in great condition with no major stains, holes, or tears. This
includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and
console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels
are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact.
Also, unlike many other C3 Corvettes, the door panels fit well and
tight to the door. The original 8-track radio works well. Most
importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat, pictured in
this ad with the original decals on the compartment lid. The spare
is also still with the car and appears to have 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 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
numbers matching L81 engine 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,
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