Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful 1980
Corvette in excellent condition with high performance L82 engine
and only 60,185 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs
great, and is an excellent driver. The White (10) over Medium Red
Leather interior (722) is an iconic, beautiful, and rare color
combination that looks stunning on the car. 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 low mileage premium examples like this L82. The low original
mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also
the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, 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.
We have recently driven this Corvette over 30 miles recently.
During that time the car was completely reliable, has no issues,
and was a true pleasure to drive.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is
completely "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 1980. 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, alternator, starter, and even all of the
wheels are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the
VIN, 419212, 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 car is verified as an original L82 in a number of ways. First,
on the engine pad is stamped "ZBC." This suffix code denotes an L82
with an automatic transmission. The car is also confirmed as an
original and authentic L82 by the fifth digit of the VIN. For 1980,
only the L82 Corvettes with have a "6" in this spot like this car
does, a base motor L48 car will have an "8" in the fifth digit of
the VIN.
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 White (10) exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see
in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. The date coded original rally wheels and center caps
are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb
rash. Please note that this Corvette the correct and original
"4-clip" style beauty rings, not the cheap foreign made aftermarket
replacements. The raised white letter tires are literally brand new
with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15.
There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded
from the photos. As one can see in the many photos of the underside
of the car, it is very clean underneath and this Corvette has
absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. It still has some of faint factory
original chalk markings front when it went down the assembly line.
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 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 of the glass on this Corvette, both
side widows and the rear window are all date coded and original as
they predate the car's body build date of the February 22, 1980
(E22). Original glass is another great verification that this car
has had no accident history and never sustained damage.
Interior
The Medium Red Leather (722) interior in this L82 Corvette is in
outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the
lenses are crystal clear. The dash and console look awesome with no
cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall
and the door pulls are solid and intact. Also, unlike many other C3
Corvettes, the door panels fit well and tight to the door. The
headliners are not warped or sagging. This L82 still retains its
original CB radio and most importantly, the dash has never been cut
or modified for an aftermarket installation. The seats looks just
as nice in person as they do in the photos with no split seams.
There is just a small spot of wear in the typical spot on the
bolster where the driver gets in and out and on tiny spot on the
passenger seat bottom. The carpet is also in good condition with no
major stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often
neglected. There are two spots of wear on the carpet, but as one
can see in the photos it is mostly covered by the floor mat. The
jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly
behind the passenger seat, pictured in this ad with the original
decals on the compartment lid. The spare is also still with the car
and appears to have never been used. Please note that 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.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well 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
This L82 Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As
stated above we have put over 30 miles on the car with no problems.
The numbers matching L82 starts right away every time, runs well,
and idles smooth. It drives great and feels great 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 stoplight, and going through some curves.
Please note that there are no vibrations or strange noises and the
car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well
throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat.
This Corvette has plenty of power with the L82 engine and is quite
fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed,
and correct as one can see in the photos. The original ignition
shielding, smog pump, air cleaner,...for more information please
contact the seller.
