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 and
exceptionally rare 1981 Corvette Convertible in excellent condition
with only 30,208 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic,
runs great, and is an excellent driver. As any Corvette enthusiast
will know, Chevrolet did not produce a convertible in 1981; 1975
was the last year that a convertible was available on a C3 from the
factory. Many Corvette aficionados prefer the looks of the 1980 to
1982 body style over the late 1970's C3's, but would also like to
have a convertible body style. For that reason, there have been a
handful of 1980 to 1982 Corvettes that were converted to
convertibles, this is one of those examples. According to the
previous owner, this car was sold new and immediately taken to a
shop in Saginaw, MI that specialized in Corvette convertible
conversions. They did an excellent job converting the car to a
convertible and many people who are not familiar with Corvettes
would never know that this is not how the car left the factory. The
car has been refinished in the beautiful and highly desirable color
combination of Dark Blue over Silver Gray that looks stunning on
this convertible body style. This is an excellent opportunity to
own a very rare classic Corvette convertible 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. Please
peruse all of the photos, the list of numbers, video, and
information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original
this Corvette really is.
There is a copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report in this ad.
The report is clean and shows no accident history. There are also
photos of the current Ohio title in our dealership name. The title
is also clean and the low mileage is verified not only by the
condition of the car, but also the title that shows the milage as
Actual.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning that the engine and
transmission are the correct and original units that were installed
at the factory in St. Louis in January of 1981. The last six digits
of the VIN, 416590, 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.
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 Dark Blue exterior is in very nice driver condition. As one can
see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. The N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in great
condition with a brilliant finish and no burb rash. The Firestone
Firehawk raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and
are correctly sized 255/60R15. The convertible top is in excellent
condition with no holes, rips, or frayed edges. The rear window is
not scratched, yellow, or foggy. There are no major imperfections
that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are
some touch ups, discoloration, and some very tiny blemishes that
were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is
really noticeably from about five or ten feet away. It is evident
that the nose of this car has been resprayed and the blends line is
visible on the front fenders. The fit of the windows to the top is
not perfect. As one can see in the photos of the underside, this
car is very clean underneath and this Corvette has absolutely NO
RUST ISSUES. The underside even still has some of the factory
original chalk markings from 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 I 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.
Interior
The Silver interior in this Corvette is in fantastic condition. The
seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no
rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They are not overly worn in
the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out.
The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal
clear. The carpet also looks new with no stains, rips, or holes.
This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash
and console are in nice condition with no cracks or sun damage. The
door panels are in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid
and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored
correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is also
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,
especially for a convertible, 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 low original miles.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The
numbers matching L81 engine starts right away every time, runs
well, and idles smoothly. 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 stoplight, and going through some
curves. Please note that there are no vibrations or strange noises
and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts
well throughout the power band. The brakes are responsive and do
not pull to one side or the other. The car runs cool and does not
overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and highly
detailed as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
wipers, power windows, and indicators. Even detailed items the key
buzzer still work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all
speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. One can
observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the
video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The
headlights go up with no effort or binding the mechanism. Also, the
headlights go up correctly with either the headlight switch or
vacuum override switch under the column. There complete operation
form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The power
locks do not work. As one can hear in the video this Corvette has a
very healthy exhaust note with no catalytic converter. Not enough
can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car,
especially the top down on a beautiful day.
Overal...for more information please contact the seller.
