1981 Chevrolet Corvette

L48 350ci V8 | TH350 3-Speed Automatic | Removable T-Tops

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251247775

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$13,499
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$14,798
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Verified Seller provides all vehicle specific information and modifications listed below. Confirm any specifics with your Exotic Car Trader Representative prior to purchase. Sales tax or other taxes, tag, title, registration fees, government fees, not included in advertised price. $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge not included in advertised price.
Make:
Model:
VIN:
1G1AY8765BS430595
Lot Number:
251247775
Odometer:
79,673
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
350ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Pennsylvania
  • 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
  • L48 350ci V8
  • Rochester Quadrajet 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • TH350 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • White Exterior
  • Blue Interior
  • Removable T-Tops
  • Dual Exhaust

Overview of 1981 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale by Owner

We often get plenty of buyers who are enthusiastic about the classic car culture. If you are one of them, which is probably why you clicked on this listing, you are aware of the importance of the Chevrolet Corvette in the scene. Dubbed the “America's Sports Car,” the Corvette holds the record of the world's longest-running, continuously produced passenger car. Spanning over eight generations, it butts heads against the most powerful cars in the world today. We are harking back to the third-generation Corvette today. What we have here is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette from Chalfont, Pennsylvania. This model year is noted for being the first to be built at the now-iconic Bowling Green plant. With just 79673 miles on its odometer, this ‘Vette is ready to be your next Sunday cruiser.

Exterior and Interior

The C3 Corvette boasts the final refined iteration of the C3 "Coke-bottle" body style. Its steel-reinforced fiberglass body, long hood, and short rear deck are a loud display of its sporty nature. Our subject car is painted white, which casts shadows that highlight its beautiful curves. It carries the iconic removable T-Tops, making it an ideal car for a cruise on a sunny day. The cherry pie-like taillights and pop-up headlights give the car character, reminding you of the olden days. This car is shod with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T rubber, assuring you optimal grip. As you enter this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, you are greeted with a dark blue vintage interior. It is styled in a driver-oriented manner with a center console containing gauges. The slim-profile bucket seats hug you in place during spirited driving. Your feet will be cocooned in plush, cut-pile carpet.

Engine

The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette marked a significant transition in the lineup that bridged the model to the modern era. This was the first year all engines were equipped with a computer (CCC). The L48 350ci V8 engine utilizes a Rochester Quadrajet 4-Barrel carburetor and delivers a reported 190 net horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque when new. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a TH350 3-Speed automatic gearbox. Thanks to the dual exhaust protruding from the rear, you can enjoy the lovely tune of the powerhouse.

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