Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1981
Corvette in spectacular condition with only 52,970 original miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. The 2-Tone Silver over Dark Blue paint with Dark Blue
interior is a beautiful color combination that looks stunning on
the car. 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.
I have personally driven this car about 20 miles recently. During
that time the car was completely reliable, had absolutely no
issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the L81 engine and
transmission in the car are the correct and original units that
were installed at the factory in 1981. Even very detailed parts
like the carburetor, distributor, and alternator all correct and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 429478, 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, air conditioning, tilt/telescopic
steering column, power windows, power locks, and the CC1 glass
T-Tops. 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 examples
like this car. The low original mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the vehicle history report and 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 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 and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich
Radial TA white letter tires have plenty tread left and are
correctly sized 225/70R15, but do show a bit of age. There are no
major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the
photos. There are some very tiny imperfections around the car that
were too faint to show up in the photos, 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 almost all of the windows on this Corvette all
original as they predate the car's body build date of third week of
June 24, 1981 (K24). 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 absolutely
outstanding condition. The seats are in virtually brand-new
condition and look as great in person as they do in the photos with
no rips, no split seams, and no signs of wear at all. They are not
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 nice condition with no stains and just
a small amount of wear in the drivers footwell. 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 car still has
an original radio, which gets good reception. Most importantly, the
dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket
installation. The original spare is still with the car. 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 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
numbers matching L81 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. As stated above, I have driven this car
about 20 miles with no problems. 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 blue smoke when starting or driving
the car. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean,
detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, rear defroster, and
wipers. All of the gauges work. The power seat works. The blower
for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The vacuum system for
the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding tin 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. One
can see how the lights go up quickly and evenly. The a/c does not
blow cold so it may need a shot of freon. The car does drip oil.
The power locks do not work, which is a very common problem on late
C3 Corvettes. 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 1981 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition.
Numbers matching is extremely ...for more information please
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