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 43,545 original miles.
This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent
driver. It is finished in the iconic, highly desirable, and very
rare color combination of Dark Blue Metallic (28) over Oyster
interior (12) 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.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes 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. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds
of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so
correct and original. Virtually every part we checked on the car is
correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes.
Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor,
alternator, and all of the glass are all date coded and original.
The last six digits of the VIN, 422356, 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.
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, 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 Dark Blue Metallic (28) 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 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 255/60R15. There
are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded
from the photos. 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 is date coded
and original, the windshield, both side windows, the rear window,
and even the glass T-Tops all predate the car's body build date of
March 17, 1980 (F17). Original glass is a good indication that this
car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
Interior
The Oyster (12) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
clear. The seats are in nice shape and look just as great in person
as they do in the photos with a small spot of wear in the typical
area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is
also in good condition with no holes or tears. This includes the
rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look
great with no cracks, fading, 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,
pictured in this ad with the original decals on the compartment
lid. 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 Oyster, 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. The
numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels great on the road
and at highway speeds. There are no vibrations or strange noises
when driving the car 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
air cleaner, valve covers, and smog pump are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
horn, wipers, power windows, and rear window defroster. Even very
detailed items such as the interior delay light timer and key
buzzer still work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all
speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. 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. The power locks work on the left
side. 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
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