Vehicle Description
1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
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
striking 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 the use
of lipstick. Red signifies sexuality, an allure, and power. For
consignment, a night out for this version of the 1980 C3 Corvette
bathed in red. Purchased by our consignor in 2009 with 58,981
actual miles, always garage kept and now sporting a mere 60,595
title verified miles. Fully gone over by a mechanic on 11/25/22 is
now ready to provide you with miles of smiles with its reliability
and originality. One of 5,714 built in red and a 350ci L48 V8 and
more red leather inside. It's all dressed up and awaiting your turn
of her key which will provide you with excitement! ( I told you the
red would work!).
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 helped with this
effort. Some front and back bumper "caps" have been added this
year, and this redesign decreased the overall drag coefficient. We
can see the use of crossed flag badges, a black rocker that follows
the coke bottle design on either side, and a T top with removable
panels. The fiberglass is in overall good condition and we see some
chip off of the paint near the gaps as well as some light spider
cracking and light age related wear. The paint itself is nice and
our consignor states this is the original finish and presents as so
with age appropriate flaws. All glass, including the greenhouse
rear window, which forms itself nearly to the rear spoiler has a
fairly substantial storage area underneath. The Corvette cove in
the front fender remains, round headlights survive another year,
and now shiny 15-inch polished wheels are on all 4 corners.
Honey!!! I'm ready to go!
Interior
In wonderful 1980's style the overstuffed padded bolster black
leather seats with deep inserts and high backs provide the seating
for this A ticket ride. These are floating in a sea of black
carpeting which is all nice and clean but does show some light
fading. A black dash can be seen upfront, and while the raked angle
remains for the dash, gauges are now behind a flat piece of clear
plastic with some mid point warning lights stacked next to these
gauges. In the center the cluster of 5 gauges remains and just
below is an aftermarket stereo neatly inserted which is now digital
AM/FM/CD capabilities. Temp wheels of the past are now sliders and
on the center of the console is a chrome handle black ball topped
shifter. The side door panels are nicely preserved, as is the rear
carpeted storage area under the green house glass. May I hold the
door for you?!
Drivetrain
With all this red let's consider the red line, that being of the
tachometer and to get there under the hood is a 350ci V8 L48 which
is capable of 190hp. A single 4-barrel carburetor is atop and blue
valve covers and a black air cleaner cover can be seen. Some patina
and slight corrosion and surface rust is noted within this engine
bay. There is a correct TH350 3-speed automatic transmission bolted
to the back of the engine with a 3.07 Positraction rear axle
turning the tires.
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 leaf springs, a steel stabilizer bar, and spindle
offset. Power disc brakes are on all 4 corners and single exhaust
with dual outlets and mufflers is on for the mechanical exhaust
symphony.
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.
A lighter, longer hood, better airflow fiberglass sculpted body
with the powerful 350ci L48 engine. Lower miles, a nicely aged
black leather interior, and just a few faults in the original
paint, grab her hand and walk her up to the test track, and you'll
fall in love...hopelessly...awwwww.
1Z878AS414163
1-Chevrolet
Z-Corvette
87-Coupe
8-350ci V8 L48 4bbl 190hp
A-1980
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
414163-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
DATE D18-January 18th 1980
TRIM 192-Black Leather
PAINT 83L-Medium Red
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.