1981 Chevrolet Corvette

350ci V8 | Burgundy Exterior | Glass T-Tops

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LOT #

250635837

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1G1AY8768BS427545
Lot Number:
250635837
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
44,998 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
350ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Burgundy
Interior Color:
Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Pennsylvania
  • 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
  • 350ci V8
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Burgundy Exterior
  • Tan Interior
  • Glass T-Tops
  • Front Independent Suspension w/ Coil springs & Anti-Roll Bar
  • Rear Independent Suspension w/ Transverse Leaf Spring
  • Front & Rear Power-Assisted Disc Brakes

Overview of 1981 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale by Owner

A third generation Chevy Corvette is an interesting classic car to own and drive. You see, introduced in 1968, it came modeled straight after a concept car and looked out of this world. Then, the Malaise Era hit in the Seventies and took down any American car with it in terms of power and performance. Despite this horrific environment, the Corvette managed to remain the fastest car in America, proudly carrying the torch of being the best home-grown performance car out there, and keeping the spirit of driving alive. Today’s 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a fine testament to the heavy burden that the Corvette bore during those times. It’s got just under 45,000 miles on the clock and currently resides in Milford, Pennsylvania.

Exterior and Interior

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette wears a burgundy suit that gives it a very sophisticated appearance. The car has aged with grace, after all, its muscular and pumped-up lines still looking good. Its pop-up headlamps, quad rear lamps and silver alloy wheels all look good as well. The wheels bear Cooper Cobra white-lettered tires with a suitably muscular sidewall too, which only adds to the period look of this timeless American classic. Meanwhile, the glass T-tops can be removed for a semi open-air driving experience while retaining much of the benefits of a hard top such as increased structural rigidity and weather protection. The two-seat interior of this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette features a pleasing tan theme. You’ve got air conditioning, a Corvette-branded push-button radio, a nostalgic analog gauge cluster and power windows. A bevy of auxiliary gauges live in the center console as well, showcasing the car’s performance orientation. There’s some space for cargo behind the seats as well, augmenting the amply endowed trunk that every Corvette gets since it’s meant to be a grand tourer.

Engine

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette comes with a 350ci L81 V8 that reportedly made upto 190hp and 280lb-ft of torque when new. Yes, these are Malaise Era figures, albeit not the lowest that they dipped to during that time. Plus, there are plenty of aftermarket avenues to increase the power of these engines. A 3-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard.

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