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 numbers matching 1980
Corvette in wonderful condition. This Corvette looks fantastic,
runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Frost Beige (59) with
Doeskin Leather (592) interior is a beautiful and unique color
combination that looks stunning on the car. This is the correct and
original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag
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 February of 1980. Even detailed items such as
carburetor, distributor, and alternator are all date coded and
original. The last six digits of the VIN, 419463, are stamped on
the engine pad 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.
This Corvette is loaded with great and highly desirable options
such as rally wheels, air conditioning, V54 roof panel carrier, and
power locks. This is an excellent opportunity to own a rare 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 very 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. Please peruse all the photos, the
extensive list of numbers, the option codes, 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 Frost Beige 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 aluminum
wheels with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich
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
touch ups and very tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up in
the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable 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.
Interior
The Doeskin interior in this Corvette is in fantastic condition.
The seats look almost brand new and look as good in person as they
do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They
are not overly 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 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. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is
also still present. 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, especially for a light color like Doeskin, and the excellent
condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous
care and attention this car has received throughout its life.
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. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the
photos. The car still has the original air cleaner and valve
covers; even the ignition shielding, smog pump, and original
catalytic converter are all still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash
lights, and wipers. 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 in 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. All of the gauges work with the obvious
exception of the clock and the tach seems to read high. The power
locks click, but do not actuate and the a/c does not work. 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 1980 Corvette is in splendid driver condition.
Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as
any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. The
originality, the beautiful original color combination, the
excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the
numbers match make this car especially important and hard to
duplicate. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the
transmission VIN stamp and the transmission date code. This
Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. The
previous owner stated the mileage to be actual and we believe the
mileage to be actual, but it is shows as nonactual on the title
most likely due to a typo sometime in the past 42 years. It is
apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its
previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased
considerably over the past several years. They 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.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such
great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and
video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in
Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this
car, and will become even more important as time passes and this
car becomes older and even...for more information please contact
the seller.
