Vehicle Description
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 only 48,351 original miles,
enjoy it, and watch your investment remain as rock-solid and
reliable as a T-bill.
This 1980 Corvette is a no-stories, low mileage survivor in every
way, 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 is 90% original and it
matches better than most we've seen coming through our doors. There
was a small scrape on the front nose so to make it look as good as
possible, we had it painted. 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, and for original paint,
it's shockingly good.
In 1980, the Corvette was still the hottest car you could buy. This
one carries the standard L48 350 cubic inch V8, which features a
4-barrel carburetor and makes 190HP at 4,400rpm and 280lbs/ft. of
torque at 2,400rpm. Nestled into a highly original engine bay, it's
a lively performer with a great exhaust note. The last service
consisted of new brake calipers, bushings, a new HVAC vacuum valve,
new door lock switches, new tires, and a few other small items to
keep it in top mechanical condition.
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
excellent, undamaged condition. As I said, this car could easily be
a contender at any show you attend.
This car's oyster white 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 the original owner's manual, maintenance
schedule, warranty booklet, registration documents, and some recent
service records.
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
low-mile, documented, original cars are always the most valuable,
and this one is rarer than most C3 Corvettes with the 4-speed
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 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 (574) 276-1326 to take a trip back through time.
Visit Precious Metal Classic Car Sales online at
www.pmclassiccars.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call
us at 574-276-1326 today to schedule your test drive.
Vehicle Disclaimer
Although this car looks absolutely stunning, please understand that
this is still an older car that may have imperfections. Due to our
inventory size, we are unable to drive every vehicle for long
distances however we do drive each vehicle for 150-200 miles before
service begins and photographs are taken. We cannot guarantee that
every gauge, light, window, horn, option, function, etc. will work
as it should but we make every effort to ensure that they do.
Please check your local state inspection requirements. We do our
best to inspect these vehicles in every detail and repair any
issues that may arise. As with all classic cars, it will need odds
and ends down the road as you begin to drive it more often! The
information contained within this ad is solely for convenience. The
description is opinion only and should not be considered a complete
description of any or all faults; it may not be relied upon nor
taken as fact or otherwise a representation or warranty of any
sort. We describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge and
ability.
All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag,
title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all
state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration
fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. We are not
responsible for errors and omissions; all offers subject to change
without notice, please confirm listings with dealer.
