Vehicle Description
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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers
matching 1981 Corvette in absolutely spectacular condition with the
highly desirable 4-speed manual transmission and only 21,635
original miles. This Corvette a premium example and truly an
investment grade classic, it is one of the nicest and best 1981
Corvettes are the market right now. It is "turn key" and ready to
be driven and enjoyed immediately. The car looks fantastic, runs
great, and is an excellent driver. The 2-Tone Silver (33) over Dark
Blue (38) paint with Dark Blue Leather (29I) interior is a
beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It is
also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes
on the trim tag, the factory build sheet, and original window
sticker, which are all pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is
completely "Numbers Matching" and virtually every part we checked
on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and appropriate
date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of
Corvettes over the years and there are very few that are so correct
and original. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor,
distributor, alternator, and even all glass including the T-Tops
are all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN,
105995, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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.
A copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report for this car is
shown in the photos. Please note that it is totally clean, shows no
accident history, and verifies the low mileage as original.
Included with car is a wealth of original documentation including
the original window sticker, owner's manual, 1981 GM maintenance
schedule booklet, warranty booklet showing the original owners name
and the original selling dealer, 1981 Chevrolet Power Protection
Plus booklet, glass T-Top notice, both sets of original GM keys,
and an original factory 1981 Corvette brochure. Also included is
the original factory build sheet, that would have been on the car
as it rolled down the assembly line in Bowling Green, KY in 1981,
which is exceptionally rare to find with a late C3 Corvette.
This Corvette is absolutely loaded with great and highly desirable
options such as N90 aluminum wheels, CC1 glass T-Tops, power locks,
power seat, and power mirrors. All of these sought-after options
are verified as original to the car by the windows sticker and
factory build sheet.
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 4-speed manual transmission is very rare in a
Corvettes from 1981 and adds a great deal of value to the car. The
low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the
car, but also the clear Ohio title showing the mileage as "Actual."
Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers,
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 2-Tone Silver and Dark Blue exterior is in fantastic 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
original N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The raised
white letter tires have about 95% tread left and are sized
255/60R15. This is the correct size as per the RPO code QXH one the
window sticker and build sheet. There are no major imperfections
that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would
expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are a
couple spots on the rear bumper and around the car that were too
faint to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really
noticeably from about five feet away. This Corvette has absolutely
no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside
of the car, it is exceptionally 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 evidence of 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, both door
windows, windshield, the rear window, and EVEN BOTH GLASS T-TOPS
are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date
of fourth week of August, 1981 (08D). Original glass is a good
indication that this car has had no major accident history and
never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Dark Blue Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are
crystal clear. The seats look just as good in person as they do in
the photos; there is just one small spot of wear in the typical
area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. Please note
that these appear to the be the original seats and leather skins,
not some cheap aftermarket covers or replacements. The carpet is
also original and 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, fading, or sun damage.
The door panels are great shape overall and the door pulls are
solid and intact. Unlike many other Corvettes from this era, the
door panels fit well and tight to the doors. 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. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The
original spare is still with the car and has never been used. This
Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no
aroma of cigarettes.
Please note that both T-Top bags are also included with the
car.
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 and another great verification of the
very low original mileage.
Mechanical
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