1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The C3 Corvette, built between 1968 and 1982, was the third generation of Chevrolet's venerable Corvette sports car. Occasionally seen as polarizing, the C3 garnered both praise and criticism for its radical design, purpose and driving dynamics. Expectations were huge when the model launched. Zora Arkus-Duntov and Billy Mitchell, the second generation C2 Corvette designers, had just built the hugely successful, powerful, and respected Sting Ray Corvette. Even today, the Sting Ray is widely regarded as one of the best Corvette models ever made.

Classic Auto Mall is proud to present the 1980 L48 version Corvette. Gracing our halls in Classic White which is the consignor stated original paint color with a Doeskin leather interior and 52,485 original miles. T topped and smooth racy lines this chrome-less bumper car is just rarin' to go.

ExteriorFrom the swooping front long racing style hood, to the simple 4 round lighted rear with just a touch of spoiler, this car is Classic White all day. Showing beautifully for the consignor stated original paint, the fiberglass underneath is excellent with no cracks or major faults. Hidden headlights up front give it an aerodynamic feel, and for some sun, you can pop off the glass panels of the T roof. A long and curved greenhouse rear glass covers a large storage area in the rear. Corvette deep trim ring rally wheels with a ribbed central hub are wrapped by raised white letter Cooper Cobra radial G/T's.

InteriorDoeskin colored, (beige), stitched leather, gold carpet, and enough instrumentation to keep you occupied for a significant amount of time, makes up the pure 1980's style interior. All looking good here with little wear, and some very minor staining of the carpet. The buckets have nicely padded rounded bolsters with smaller tuck and roll inserts and curve upward with more rounded bolsters and end in a crescendo of built in headrests formed by a simple high back. The central dash includes the cluster of 5 gauges, an AM/FM/Cassette radio, and temp sliders. A very clean center console houses the shift lever and window toggles. In back the carpeted storage areas under the greenhouse glass is soft and not faded and has a storage bag for the roof panels.

DrivetrainA flip of the hood forward, and we have full access to the original unrestored engine bay. This houses an L48 350ci V8 painted in a beautiful deep blue. A single 4-barrel carburetor sits atop this mill, and a T10 4-speed manual transmission is bolted on the back. This throws power back to a 3.07 rear setup and smokes the tires at will. All is looking nice and clean with no corrosion for its engine and bay assemblage of parts.

UndercarriageTypical wear, patina, and dirt are showing underneath, and for 1980 is very much expected. Slight surface rust is noted, and floor pans are solid with a patina finish. For the front and back we note independent suspension with the front having an SLA type with spherical point steering knuckles, and rear has a frame anchored differential unit with transverse leaf springs. Power disc brakes are on all 4's.

Drive-AbilityA well cared for, clean, nice driving car with nice smooth performance on the test track. No noticeable errors or non working functions.

1980 was not a banner year for the Corvette as it was getting pounded with emissions regulations, and even had to come up with a different engine for California. Design was definitely there though, and this car shows it. A nice clean example, with original paint and that wonderful padded leather seating, you will be seated in a Corvette, which doesn't get any better than that!

VIN DECODE1Z878AS4297101-ChevroletZ-Corvette87-Coupe8-350ci V8 4bbl L48 190hpA-1980S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant429710-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAGH16-May 16th BuildTR 592-Doeskin LeatherPNT 10L-Classic White

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.