Vehicle Description
1980 Chevrolet Corvette
How many cars can you name at a single glance? That should tell you
something about the continuing uniqueness of the Corvette. It could
very well be the most recognizable car on the road today. It has a
host of imitators. But none of them strike your eye with such
overbearing authority. Because Corvette remains what they can only
aspire to be... a legend. Still the only true American sports
car.
Prior to going out on a big night, a woman likes to go all out
sometimes on the presentation, and part of that mystique is wearing
a silver cocktail dress. Silver signifies a sexuality, an allure,
and power. For consignment, a night out for this version of the
1980 C3 Corvette bathed in silver. A 350ci L48 V8 and more
contrasting black leather inside. It's all dressed up and awaiting
your turn of her key which will provide you with excitement! ( I
told you the silver would work!). "Lay" into the throttle and let's
go!
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
For 1980 after several years of progressively gaining weight, this
year it went on a diet and has lost some weight. A thinner hood and
outer doors, lower density roof panels, and making use of aluminum
for the differential housing and crossmember help with this effort.
Some front and back bumper "caps" have been added this year,
(removed on this car), and this redesign decreased the overall drag
coefficient. We can see the use of crossed flag badges: a sexy
curved silver rocker fairing that follows the coke bottle design on
either side, a T top with silver fiberglass removable panels. The
body fiberglass is in overall good condition. All glass, including
the greenhouse rear window, which forms itself nearly to the rear
spoiler has a fairly substantial storage area underneath, and is in
otherwise good condition. The Corvette cove in the front fender
remains, round headlights survive another year, and now shiny 15
inch deep dish Chevrolet wheels are on all 4 corners. All bathed in
a nice coating of silver. A few minor scratches mostly contained to
the bottom end where a previous battle with a curb may have been
fought and lost! Honey!!! I'm ready to go!
Interior
In wonderful 1980's Michelin Man style, the black leather
overstuffed padded bolster seats with deep inserts and high backs
provide the seating for this A ticket ride. These are floating in a
sea of clean black carpeting which is all nice and clean. A black
molded vinyl dash can be seen upfront, and while the raked angle
remains for the dash, analog gauges are now behind a flat piece of
clear plastic with some mid point warning lights stacked next to
these gauges. These all float within a black slightly textured
panel behind the plastic. Fronting these instruments is a factory
steering wheel. In the center the cluster of 5 gauges remains also
within the black paneling, and just below is an aftermarket stereo
neatly inserted which sports AM/FM/Single CD capabilities. Climate
control wheels of the past are now sliders and on the center of the
console is a ball topped rebuilt Corvette shifter. All this within
more black plasticin good condition. Side door panels are nicely
preserved, as is the rear carpeted storage area under the green
house glass. This area shows some fading mostly near the seat back
area and the hidden storage panel doors. May I hold the door for
you?!
Drivetrain
With all this silver let's consider the red line, that being of the
tachometer and to get there, we need to look under the hood where
there is a numbers matching 350ci V8 L48 which is capable of
screaming acceleration. A single Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor is
atop and black matte valve covers and a chromed dish style air
cleaner cover can be seen. There is a numbers matching 4 speed
manual T10 transmission bolted to the back of the engine with a
3.07 rear axle in the back. A 10 mile list can be checked out for
all the upgrades and repairs that were done to this car..check it
out!
Undercarriage
Very nicely preserved with some patina on the black paint of the
undercoating, but all else is unremarkable and structurally sound.
For the front suspension we note an independent SLA type which
features coil springs, mounted shock absorbers, and spherical joint
steering knock pivots. In back is an independent SLA forged
aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle,
transverse mono leaf springs, a steel stabilizer bar, and spindle
offset. Power disc brakes are on all 4 corners. Shades of ground
effects for this undercarriage?
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and our date with the test track began. Here it
behaved very well with smooth nearly unending acceleration, great
handling thanks to all the above geometry, and bias free panic
stopping. The leather overstuffed styled seats were nice and comfy,
and I tried to take advantage of this car but then I decided
against it. So the test drive ended with smiles for all involved.
Noted no catalytic converter, and the AC and wipers are non
functional.
A lighter, longer hood, better airflow fiberglass sculpted body
with the powerful 350ci L48 engine. Nicely aged black Michelin Man
styled leather interior, and no faults in the paint, grab her hand
and walk her up to the test track, and you'll fall in
love...hopelessly...happily ever after...
1Z878AS415047
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
8-350ci V8 L82 4bbl 230hp
A-1980
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
415047-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
D23-November 23rd Build
TRIM 192-Black Leather
PAINT 13L-Silver Metallic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.