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 stunning, numbers
matching, and extremely rare 1980 Corvette in excellent condition
with only 38,460 original miles. The car looks nice, runs great,
and is an excellent driver. The car is finished in the highly
desirable and beautiful combination of dark blue over Dark Blue
Leather (292) that looks stunning on the car. This Corvette is
exceptionally rare due to the original paint code. The factory
paint code for this car is not a number, it is "SPEC." A photo of
the trim tag is in this ad showing the rare paint code. The "SPEC"
paint means that this car was ordered new with a non-factory color
or it came off the assembly line in primer to be painted by the
owner later. There were very few 1980 Corvettes that came with this
paint code and some sources online say that there were probably
only eight to ten cars with the SPEC code. The interior is the
original and correct code 292 for Dark Blue Leather.
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 1980 Corvettes
is strong right now and on the rise, particularly for such a
special car like this one. In our experience the 1980 and 1980
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 very 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 other information
to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette
really is.
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 April
of 1980. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor,
and alternator are all date coded and original. The last six digits
of the VIN, 425079, 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.
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 decent driver condition. As one can
see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss and deep shine.
The original N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in great
condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear
Eagle GT raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and
are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major blemishes that
have been intentionally excluded from the photos. The paint does
show its age with some checking, touch-ups, and other small
imperfections around the car that were too faint to show up in 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. 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.
Interior
The Dark Blue Leather (292) interior in this Corvette is in
outstanding original condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean
and the lenses are crystal clear. The dash and console look awesome
with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. 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 original radio is still with the car and gets good
reception. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or
modified for an aftermarket installation. The seats look just as
nice in person as they do in the photos. There is a spot of wear in
the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out.
Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins,
not some cheap aftermarket replacements or covers. The carpet is
also in great condition with no major stains. This includes the
rear carpet, which is often neglected. There is a small spot of
wear in the left footwell, but as one can see in the photos it is
barely noticeable. 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. 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 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 nice and feels good on the road.
In the video in this ad one can observe the car running, driving,,
shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going
through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations 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 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 is still
in place as well as the correct and original air cleaner, stamped
steel L48 valve covers, and catalytic converter.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
power windows, indicators, radio, and rear window defogger. Even
detailed items like the the key buzzer still work. The blower for
the heater and air conditioning works on all speeds. The a/c 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 quickly, evenly,
and with no effort or binding the mechanism. Also, the headlights
go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override
switch under the column. The headlight operation from both switches
can be viewed in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious
exception of the clock. The power locks do not work. The tires on
the car...for more information please contact the seller.
