Vehicle Description
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful one-owner
numbers matching 1980 Corvette in absolutely spectacular condition
with only 18,490 original miles. This Corvette is a premium example
and truly an investment grade original classic, it is one of the
nicest, original 1980s out there on the market. It is "turn key"
and ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. The car looks
fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Silver (13)
over Oyster Cloth (12C) 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 included
with the car and pictured in this ad.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers
Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the
correct and original units that were installed in the car new at
the factory in St. Louis in 1979. 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 distributor,
carburetor, and starter are all date coded and original. The last
six digits of the VIN, 403586, are stamped on the engine pad and
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.
This Corvette comes with a copy of the original window sticker
which also verifies the desirable paint and trim codes as well as
all the other desirable options. The car also comes with some
receipts and service records that total over $2,000 spent on the
car since 2019.
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 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 Silver (13) exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see
in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. There is no checking in the paint, and even the nose
hasn't been bumped/cracked. Both doors open and shut nicely. The
rally wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a
brilliant finish and no curb rash on the beauty rings. Please note
that this Corvette still has the correct and original 4-clip style
beauty rings, not the cheaper foreign made replacements. The raised
white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are sized
225/70R15. There were two tire size options for Corvettes in 1980
and this is the correct tire size as verified by the QGR rpo code
on the window sticker. There are no major imperfections that have
been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect
from a paint job with this many years on it there are a couple
cracks and spots around the car that were too faint to show up in
the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeable 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 almost all the glass on this Corvette, both door
windows, the rear window, and even both glass T-Tops are all
original as each piece predates the car's body build date October
26th, 1979 (A26). Original glass is a good indication that this car
has had no major accident history and never sustained significant
damage.
Interior
The Oyster Cloth (12C) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding
condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean. The dash and
console look great with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats
look just as great in person as they do in the photos; there is
just one small spot on the passenger side on the bottom cushion as
seen in the photos. Please note that these appear to be the
original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket covers or
replacements. It is particularly important that these original
seats are in such great condition since the cloth seats are no
longer available and there are no easy replacements if the seats
are overly worn or need to be replaced. The carpet is also original
and in excellent condition with no holes, or tears. This includes
the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in
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. This Corvette has a vintage looking modern
radio that was designed specifically for this model. Most
important, the dash has never been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation 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 burn 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 burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over
time, especially for a light color like Oyster, and the excellent
condition of this original 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
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L48 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on the road
and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the
car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through
all the gears, braking to stoplig...for more information please
contact the seller.
