Vehicle Description
CLEAN, 4-SPEED, 383 EFI V8, FACTORY COLOR, CLEAN VETTE!
When you think of investment-grade Corvettes, you probably think of
the 427/435s, the split-window coupes, the early six-cylinder
roadsters, right? There's no doubt those cars were once obvious
investments, but not today-their prices have skyrocketed into low
orbit. Now stay with me for a moment when I tell you that the
1976-1980 Corvettes, the really nice ones, are where you should be
investing your Corvette dollars today. Not only are they bargains
compared to their older siblings, but they have reached the bottom
of the curve and are now starting to go up in value. Buy a very
nice example like this 1980 model with a built 383 V8 with EFI,
enjoy it, and watch your investment remain as rock-solid and
reliable as a T-bill.
This 1980 Corvette is a restored resto-mod Corvette and presents
today as a stunning lesson in Corvette technology and assembly
techniques from 42 years ago. Obviously never a daily driver, it is
clean underneath and drives like a new car thanks to extensive
servicing.
Corvettes of this vintage were known to have paint issues, and it
was common for the bumpers to be a different color from the rest of
the body. However, on this car, the paint was redone in a beautiful
2 stage and looks better than most we've seen coming through our
doors. The remainder of the finish on this car is still shiny and
clear. In our opinion, the red really emphasizes that classic Sting
Ray shape.
In 1980, the Corvette was still the hottest car you could buy. This
one carries a built 383 cubic inch V8, which features a 4-barrel
EFI carburetor and makes big power. Nestled into a highly clean
engine bay, it's a lively performer with a great exhaust note.
Corvettes came with factory A/C as standard equipment in 1980, and
the system in this car is fully functional and cools the interior
effectively during the hottest months. Even the hood pad remains in
good condition, undamaged condition. As I said, this car could
easily be a contender at any show you attend.
This car's red interior is a welcome change to the expected silver,
which was all the rage in 1980. Nicely preserved and showing signs
of careful storage and maintenance, the seating surfaces are still
supple and clean, and haven't dried out due to long-term storage or
exposure to sunlight. The carpets have been protected by floor mats
from day one, and the dash has clearly not been baking in the hot
sun. Options include power windows, power locks, and an
AM/FM/Cassette deck that remain fully functional. The gauges are
all operational, the A/C blows cold, the windows go up and down,
and it's everything you'd expect.
There's a good package of documentation that comes with this
Corvette, too. We have a folder full of maintenance records and
receipts from Crest Chevrolet, where the frame on restoration was
completed.
No, this car won't make you rich overnight. But if history is any
indicator, from now on, it will always be on the way up. The
restored restomod cars are the most valuable, and this one is rarer
than most C3 Corvettes with the 4-speed manual transmission. There
are hundreds of low mile '78 Pace Cars and Anniversary models, but
a top-of-the-line car with all options and a 4-speed manual
transmission in 1980 is going to be hard to find. With survivor
status and originality being so highly prized, particularly among
Corvette fans, this car will always be something special. Call
(770)-738-7111 to take a trip back through time.
Phone:
770-738-7111
Address:
1750 Enterprise Way Suite 109 Marietta GA 30067
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday - 9-5pm
Saturday - 9-3pm (Appointment Only After 3pm)
Sunday - Closed