#'s Match, STUNNING CONDITION, Very Rare Dark Green/Doeskin, LOW MILES

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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 numbers matching 1980 Corvette in spectacular condition with only 58,155 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Dark Green Metallic (58) with Doeskin Leather (592) interior is a beautiful and unique color combination that looks stunning on the car. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag pictured in this ad. It is particularly important that the color code is original for this car as Dark Green Metallic was the most rare color for 1980 with the lowest production. Only 844 Corvettes were made in Dark Green Metallic.

I have personally put about 20 miles on this Stingray. During that time the car was completely reliable and pleasure to drive with no issues

Besides the correct paint and trim codes this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" with the proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the carburetor, distributor, and even all glass are all correct and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 417794, 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.

This Corvette is loaded with great and highly desirable options such as N90 aluminum wheels and the CC1 glass T-Tops. This is an excellent opportunity to own a rare 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 very 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 very low mileage 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.

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 Dark Green Metallic 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. The N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish. The Cooper Cobra raised white letter tires are brand new with less than 10 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some very tiny blemishes that were too faint to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeably from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no corrosion around the windshield frame or “birdcage,” 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.

Window Date Codes

Please note that ALL of the glass on this Corvette, the rear window, both door windows, the windshield, and even BOTH GLASS T-TOPS are all date coded and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of the February 12, 1980 (E12). Original glass is another great verification that this car has had no accident history and never sustained damage.

Interior

The Doeskin interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats look almost brand new and look as good in person as they do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They are not overly 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, holes, or tears. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look great with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The original spare is still with the car and has never been used. 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 over time, especially for a light color like Doeskin, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. As stated above I have put over 20 miles on this car with no issues at all. The car starts right away every time, 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. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. Even the ignition shielding, smog pump, and original catalytic converter are all still in place.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, and wipers. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding in the mechanism. 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. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1980 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. The originality, the low mileage, the beautiful and very rare original 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 VIN stamp, and transmission casting date. 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
1Z878AS417794
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 17,794th Corvette made for 1980.

Body Build Date
E12
"E" corresponds to February and "12" is the twelveth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is February 12th, 1980.

Engine Code
V0207
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "02" is the second month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on February 7th, 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
417794
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 417794, 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 24 0
"A" is January, "24" is the twenty fourth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on January 24th, 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 an automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping.

Distributor Date Code
9 H 15
"9" is the last digit of the model year, "H" is the month august, and "15" is the fifteenth day of the month, Meaning this distributor was made on august 15th, 1979.

Carburetor
17080504
The Carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette with 17080504 stamped on the housing.

Carburetor Date Code
3449
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.

Windshield
NZ
"N" is January and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in January of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Driver's Window
VA
"V" is December and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in December of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger  Window
VA
"V" is December and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in December of 1979.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

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

Left T-Top
NZ
"N" is January and "Z" is 1980 so this T-Top is original, made in January of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Right T-Top
NZ
"N" is January and "Z" is 1980 so this T-Top is original, made in January of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

58
Dark Green Metallic

interior color code

592
Doeskin

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

CC1
Removable glass roof panels

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

K30
Cruise Control

L81
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QGB
255/70R15 White Letter Tires

UN3
AM-FM Radio, Stereo, with Cassette

U81
Dual Rear Speakers