Vehicle Description
With a numbers-matching L82, this nicely restored 1980 Chevrolet
Corvette is a beautiful thing. But when this A/C, T-top American
icon is also so affordable, the thought of taking it home is
irresistible.
A red Corvette is an all-American hero. So if you're going to drive
a legend, you want it to look as good as it does here. The 1980
cars had the new front fascia with even more body-colored elements.
Plus, these had the sporty bodykit that included the front air dam,
fender flairs, and ducktail spoiler. So a modern clearcoat shine is
exactly what a nicely restored later C3 like this deserves to
highlight all its sexy curves. Plus, the dark tinted glass T-tops
combine with the dark A-pillars and side scoops for a bit of a
sinister side. And while it looks sleek and modern in its
chrome-free body, a proper American muscle machine never completely
skips out on the brightwork. It's just saved for the optional
15-inch factory aluminum wheels.
While the exterior looks great, it's the interior that seals the
deal. This was converted to a white leather that radiates from all
the right investment. But, why you really love this car is because
when you take the T-tops out the combination of the white leather
against the red exterior is a pure upper-class sports car
appearance. And thanks to cold-blowing air conditioning, you can
feel free to show this off all year long. In fact, more than just
look premium, you'll feel just how luxurious a sports car can be
from the moment you slip behind the wheel. It's loaded with
features like power windows, cruise control, tilt/telescope wheel,
electric rear defogger, and an upgrade to a modern AM/FM/CD stereo.
For the driver, you get a comfortable leather-wrapped three-spoke
steering wheel. Beyond that is the large speedometer and tachometer
package in front, and a full gauge package prominently to the
side.
Dual snorkels on the bright air cleaner are a telltale sign that
this is an L-82, and best of all, it's the original motor to the
car. The great part about this optional V8 was that it produced 21%
more power than the standard Corvette engine of the day, and in
1980 the C3 was at least 5% lighter than the previous year. That
gives it a superior power-to-weight ratio compared to many others
out there. Plus, the upgraded Mallory ignition adds some nice
performance, too. A well-maintained and restored car like this not
only looks great in the engine bay, but also it has been given all
the right care to fire up easily so you can take it out on a whim.
This coupe was truly meant to be driven. The fully-independent
sports suspension and four-wheel disc brakes give it the kind of
moves that feel like a modern sports car. Plus, the TH350
three-speed automatic transmission and power steering are great any
time driving features.
Complete with maintenance records, and work performed since the
restoration was completed around 1,000 miles ago, you can really
see that this is a cut-above Corvette offered at a very affordable
price. This kind of value never stays available for long. Call
now!!