Vehicle Description
There's no doubting the C2 Corvette's significance in the collector
car world. Like the '57 Bel Air and F1 Camaro, second-generation
Vettes are considered one of the all-time great Chevrolet classics.
That said, the popularity of third-generation Corvettes is
certainly growing. That's why it's a great idea to get ahead of the
curve by investing a little money in this striking coupe. Sporting
an original L-81/4-speed drivetrain and smooth silver and blue
aesthetics, this C3 is a vision of opportunistic '80s performance.
And, as a well-optioned cruiser that's benefitted from solid
maintenance, it's a great piece of classic car potential that's
available for relatively modest money!
HISTORY/CONDITION
Sold through Weil-Koenig Chevrolet of Amherst, New York, this Chevy
spent the first 22 years of its life in the hands of one loving
owner. Roughly 40K miles later, the car was passed to its second
owner, an Oregon native who kept it running clean and strong for
close to a decade. Circa 2012, this Chevy's third owner, a New
Jersey resident with a penchant for collectable Corvettes, polished
the car's wheels and upgraded its radio. But, unfortunately, the
collector had to downsize, and the Corvette met its fourth owner
that same year. In addition to tinting the car's windows and
detailing its interior, that fourth and present owner commissioned
Rock Hill, South Carolina's Corvettes Unlimited to repaint this
Chevy's bumpers. And today, one close look at our high-resolution
photos reveals a highly original gem that, except for a few blends,
features largely original paintwork.
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN
Tilt this Corvette's sculpted hood and you'll find 350 cubic inches
of original L-81 V8 that twists stout 8.2 to 1 compression into 190
horsepower and 280 lb./ft. of everyday torque. Behind that
VIN-stamped mill, a lightweight Borg Warner Super T10 4-speed, an
original unit that's branded with a correct partial VIN, spins a
lightweight Dana 44 differential. That driveline hangs in a fully
independent suspension, which combines correct power steering with
correct power disc brakes. That suspension is dissected by a
factory-style exhaust system, which centers a factory converter in
front of polished stainless tips. And everything rolls on polished
alloy wheels, which spin 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around
correct cross-flag center caps.
INTERIOR
Open the car's long doors and you'll find a largely original
interior that's been freshened as needed. A duo of leather buckets
is free of significant wear. In front of those seats, a crack-free
dash hangs a modern Kenwood CD player between factory telemetry and
factory air conditioning. At the bottom of that dash, a refurbished
console centers a chrome shifter on fade-free carpet that's
protected by Corvette-themed mats. Opposite that console, 1-piece
door panels front factory power windows and factory power door
locks. And the driver commands the road through a leather-wrapped
steering wheel, which laps a standard tilt/telescopic column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A vintage marketing brochure
A copy of the car's original Build Sheet
The car's original Window Sticker
An original Owner's Manual
Vintage factory literature
Miscellaneous service records
Miscellaneous car show literature
The car's original radio
A few spare parts
One of the world's most enduring combinations of performance and
style, classic Corvettes present excellent opportunities for savvy
enthusiasts. And, because of their cool aesthetics,
third-generation cars are likely to rise in both value and demand.
With its detailed history and original drivetrain, this fully
sorted coupe is the kind of old school muscle that can make any
enthusiast happy. And for our asking price, it's one heck of a
deal!
SUMMARY
Original 350 cubic inch L-81 V8
Original Borg Warner Super T10 4-speed manual transmission
Factory air conditioning
Largely original Silver Metallic and Dark Blue Metallic paint
Largely original Silver Gray leather interior
Factory power steering
Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
Factory alloy wheels
Modern audio / Sale includes the car's original radio
Sale includes: A copy of the car's original Build Sheet / An
original Window Sticker / Service records
