Vehicle Description
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is more than just a slick classic
sports car at an affordable price. When you see the investment in
the paint, the leather interior, and powerful crate V8, you'll
realize that this is a stellar all-around deal.
The factory-correct Dark Blue Metallic is arguably the best color
to have from '81, because it still looks nice and modern today. Of
course, it also helps that there has been a solid investment in a
professional respray. So the clearcoat shine really helps to
highlight the curvaceous style of the later C3. These have
substantially less chrome than the earlier cars, and so the blue
runs uninterrupted from the shark-like nose to the ducktail spoiler
- another great reason to invest in a respray. But as a true
American classic, it doesn't completely skip the brightwork. Now
it's just used to highlight performance enhancements like the
aluminum wheels, side vents, and quad tailpipes. But this coupe is
a standout for more than just its nice presentation. 1981 was the
final year for production at the St. Louis facility. That legendary
factory is at the heart of the Corvette tradition from almost the
beginning, and this one has a relatively high serial number from
the final St. Louis production.
Inside, Camel leather looks great against the exterior blue. That's
a good thing because the T-tops allow you to open up to the world
and let them all see this unbeatable color combo anytime you want.
This one even has an interesting accessory that allows you to mount
the glass tops on the exterior rear. Plus, modern R134a air
conditioning also means you can stay cool while looking cool. And
that's far from the only convenience in this loaded 'Vette. You
also have power windows, power locks, tilt wheel, electric rear
defogger, cup holders, and an upgraded 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. It's
everything you want in a true driver's classic.
Take a good look at the engine bay, because beneath a stock-like
appearance lies a nice upgrade. This is a crate 350 cubic-inch V8
that was installed only around 12k miles ago. Plus, this more
powerful motor has received the right maintenance like a newer
starter and alternator. It inhales deeply thorough a four-barrel
carburetor, and exhales with authority from those quad exhaust
tips. And because you'll want to take this stunner to events near
and far, you'll love the total driving experience. Features like
the TH350 three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, fully
independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes make for the
perfect all-around driving classic.
The sale comes complete with maintenance records, build receipts,
and a reproduction window sticker (that shows you it was purchased
new less than an hour from our showroom.) You're looking at the
classic Corvette that comes with a great factory-correct
appearance, a good history, and all the right features. So at a
price like this, you know you need to hurry to grab this deal. Call
today!!!