#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Low Miles, White/Oyster, Auto, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition with only 70,875 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The car in finished in the beautiful and desirable color combination of White (12) over Oyster Leather (122). This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad.

This is an excellent opportunity to own a classic Corvette that is ready to be used and enjoyed at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on the 1980 and 1981 Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and 1981 model years draw a good premium over other late C3 Corvettes; this is especially true for low mileage and premium examples like this car. The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, showing the mileage as "Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is.

Beside the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in 1980. The last six digits of the VIN, 417341, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured. There are some service records included with the car.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The White (10) exterior is in excellent driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely as do the hood and headlights. The slotted aluminum wheels have a brilliant finish with no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Radial TA white letter have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are some very small blemishes that were too small to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious spots for rust on a C3 Corvette. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.

Interior

The Oyster (122) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no rips or split seams and look almost brand new. They are not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are clear. The carpet is also in excellent condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look nice with no cracks or sun fading. There is a small spot of wear on the left corner of the dash. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a very light color like Oyster, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The numbers matching engine runs well and idles smooth. It drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no vibrations or strange noises and the car performs quite well overall. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean and detailed as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, and dash lights. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. All of the gauges work and even the clock works and keeps time. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. There complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The power locks do not work, which is very common on this era Corvette. The car has a very healthy exhaust note as one can hear in the video. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition. Very low mileage C3 Corvettes draw a great premium in the current market. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is very correct. The desirable options, the beautiful correct color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased considerably over the past several years. They are secure and wise investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description

VIN
1Z878AS417341
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM.  The "Z" is the series, Corvette.  The "87" is the body style, 2-door sport coupe.  The fifth digit is the engine, 8, correct for an L48 car.  The sixth digit, "A," indicates the model year, 1980.  The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis.  The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 17,341st Corvette made for 1980.

Body Build Date
E 08
"E" corresponds to February and "08" is the eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is February 8th, 1980.

Engine Code
V0129
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "01" is the first month of year and the "29" is the twenty ninth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 29th, 1980.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
ZAK
This means the motor was intended for a 1980 L48 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamp
417341
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 417341, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
14010207
The engine block has the correct 14010207 casting number for a 1980 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
A 17 0
"A" is January, "17" is the seventeenth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 17th, 1980. 

Intake Manifold Casting Number
14014432
The intake manifold has a correct 14014432 casting number.

Distributor
1103353
The distributor is original and correct for an L48 Corvette with a automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
9 L19
"9" is the last digit of the calendar year, "L" stands for November, and "19" is the Nineteenth day of the month meaning with Distributor was made November 19th, 1979.

Transmission Date Code
YOA25D
The transmission has the correct date code of YOA25D stamped on the main case of the transmission.

Transmission VIN Stamping
417341
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 417341, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Carburetor
17084226
The Carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette with 17084226 stamped on the housing.

Carburetor Date Code
344
The "344" is the 344th day of the year since January 1st of 1979, and the "9" is the last digit of the calendar year 1979, meaning the carburetor was made on December 10th, 1979.

Left Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932481
The exhaust manifold is correct and original with a 3932481 stamping.

Right Exhaust Manifold Casting Number
3932481
The exhaust manifold is correct and original with a 3932481 stamping.

Rear Window
XZ
"X" is February and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in February of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

10
White

interior color code

122
Oyster Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe

AU3
Power Door Locks

A31
Power Windows

D35
Sport Mirrors

L48
350ci, Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QXH
255/60r15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

U75
Power Antenna

U81
Dual Rear Speakers