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 Medium Red (83) over
Red (722) interior is a beautiful and iconic 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 pictured in
this ad.
I have personally driven this car about 20 miles. During that time
that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true
pleasure to drive.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine in the car is the factory correct
original engine that was installed in the car new in St. Louis in
October of 1979. The last six digits oof the VIN, 403342, are
stamped on the engine pad and indicating the engine is original.
Even detailed items like the distributor and carburetor are date
coded and original.
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. There are photos of the title in this ad
showing that Seven Hills Motorcars is the owner of this Corvette.
Please peruse all the photos, the extensive list of numbers, the
option codes, video, and other information to get a true sense of
how nice and clean 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 Medium Red (83) exterior is in 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 original N90 aluminum
wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant
finish and no major curb rash. The raised white letter tires have
plenty of tread left. There are no major imperfections that have
been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is some orange
peel, small spots on the front end, are some other very tiny
blemishes around the car that were too faint to show up in the
pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or
ten feet away. The car basically looks in person as it does in the
photos and we have done our best to accurately photograph the car,
but we would still encourage any perspective buyer to look at the
car in person if possible to get the best sense of exactly what it
looks like. There is one small chip in the windshield. 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 Red (722) interior in this Corvette is in absolutely fantastic
condition. The seats look almost brand new and look just as great
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 carpet is also looks
almost brand new with no stains, holes, or tears. This includes the
rear carpet, which is often neglected. The gauge faces are crisp
and clean and the lenses are clear. 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. 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. The jack and jack
handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the
passenger seat and shown in the photos with the original decals on
the compartment lid. 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 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 good mechanical condition. As stated
above I have driven this car over 20 miles with no issues at all.
The numbers matching L48 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. This Corvette has plenty of power
and is quite fast. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the
power band. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean,
detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original
smog pump, ignition shielding, catalytic converter, air cleaner,
and stamped steel valve covers are all still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
wipers, power windows, and rear window defogger. 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
temp gauge. The power locks work manually, but the power locks do
not, 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.
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 splendid driver condition.
Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as
any buyer can see this Corvette is quite correct. The originality,
the beautiful and iconic original color combination, the excellent
overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match
make ...for more information please contact the seller.
