Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Dealer Info
tel: (513) 891-2986Seven Hills Motorcars
9213 Blue Ash Rd
Cincinnati OH, 45242
Very Low Miles, FANTASTIC CONDITION, #'s Match, Black/Black, STUNNING PAINT
….
Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful 1980 Corvette in Excellent condition with only 48,810 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Black (19) over Black Leather interior (192) is an iconic, beautiful, and very rare color combination that looks stunning on the car. 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 very 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.
Besides 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. Virtually every part we checked on the car is correct 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 very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, alternator, and starter are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 430785, 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.
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 Black exterior is in absolutely amazing, like new, condition. This car has just about the nicest paint of any black 1980 we have owned. 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 are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich white letter tires are brand new with less than 50 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. This Corvette has absolutely 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 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original, both side windows and the rear window predate the car's body build date of May 28, 1980 (H28). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape and look brand new with no rips or split seams. They are not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great 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 in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio is still in the car and most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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. The original T-Top bags are also included with the car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels great 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original ignition shielding and smog pump are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, and rear window defroster. Even very detailed items such as the interior delay light timer and key buzzer still work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. One can observe the air conditioning compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The horn does not work. 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 condition. The beautiful color combination, the very low original mileage, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Originality and matching numbers are very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing, especially for premium examples like this car, and as one can see this car is very correct. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased drastically over the past years. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The C3 Corvettes 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.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
item
number
description*
VIN
1Z878AS430785
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 30,785th Corvette made for 1980.
Body Build Date
H28
"H" corresponds to May and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 28th, 1980.
Engine Code
V0515
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 15th, 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 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
430785
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 430785, 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
G 19 9
"G" is July, "19" is the ninteenth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on July 19th, 1979.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14014432
This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette.
Distributor
1103353
The distributor is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping.
Distributor Date Code
0 E 5
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "5" is the fifth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 5th, 1980. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.
Alternator
1101075
This alternator is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with A/C with a 1101075 stamping.
Starter
1998217
The starter is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission with 1998217 stamped on the housing.
Starter Date Code
0 C 31
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning the starter was made on March 31st, 1980.
Carburetor
17080204
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor Date Code
610
"61" is the 61st day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on March 2nd, 1980.
Driver's Window
LZ
"L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
LZ
"L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window
VA
"V" is December and "A" is 1979 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
19
Black
interior color code
192
Black Leather
rpo code
description
1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe
A31
Power Windows
C49
Rear Window Defogger
C60
Air Conditioning
D35
Sport Mirrors
K30
Cruise Control
L48
350ci V8 Engine
MX1
Automatic Transmission
QGB
P225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires
N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
U81
Dual Rear Speakers
1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Sold
- Price
- $21,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 48,810
- Vin
- 1Z878AS430785
- Stock
- 900973
- Price
- $21,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 48,810
- Vin
- 1Z878AS430785
- Stock
- 900973
Very Low Miles, FANTASTIC CONDITION, #'s Match, Black/Black, STUNNING PAINT
….
Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful 1980 Corvette in Excellent condition with only 48,810 original miles. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Black (19) over Black Leather interior (192) is an iconic, beautiful, and very rare color combination that looks stunning on the car. 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 very 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.
Besides 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. Virtually every part we checked on the car is correct 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 very few that are so correct and original. Even very detailed parts like the distributor, carburetor, alternator, and starter are all date coded and original. The last six digits of the VIN, 430785, 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.
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 Black exterior is in absolutely amazing, like new, condition. This car has just about the nicest paint of any black 1980 we have owned. 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 are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich white letter tires are brand new with less than 50 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. This Corvette has absolutely 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 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette is date coded and original, both side windows and the rear window predate the car's body build date of May 28, 1980 (H28). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Black Leather interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The seats are in excellent shape and look brand new with no rips or split seams. They are not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in great 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 in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The original radio is still in the car and most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. 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. The original T-Top bags are also included with the car.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the very low original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. It drives great and feels great 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 brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original ignition shielding and smog pump are still in place.
The radio works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, and rear window defroster. Even very detailed items such as the interior delay light timer and key buzzer still work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself works and blows cold. One can observe the air conditioning compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch. Their complete operation from both switches can be viewed in the video below. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The horn does not work. 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 condition. The beautiful color combination, the very low original mileage, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Originality and matching numbers are very important in the Corvette market and in Corvette pricing, especially for premium examples like this car, and as one can see this car is very correct. This car is remarkably correct and original and there are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. The prices of C3 Corvettes have increased drastically over the past years. This Corvette always gets a ton of attention driving down the road. It is very apparent that the vehicle has been well taken care of by its previous owners. The C3 Corvettes 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.
Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase
Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.
item
number
description*
VIN
1Z878AS430785
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 30,785th Corvette made for 1980.
Body Build Date
H28
"H" corresponds to May and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 28th, 1980.
Engine Code
V0515
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 15th, 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 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
430785
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 430785, 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
G 19 9
"G" is July, "19" is the ninteenth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on July 19th, 1979.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14014432
This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette.
Distributor
1103353
The distributor is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping.
Distributor Date Code
0 E 5
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "5" is the fifth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 5th, 1980. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.
Alternator
1101075
This alternator is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with A/C with a 1101075 stamping.
Starter
1998217
The starter is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission with 1998217 stamped on the housing.
Starter Date Code
0 C 31
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning the starter was made on March 31st, 1980.
Carburetor
17080204
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor Date Code
610
"61" is the 61st day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on March 2nd, 1980.
Driver's Window
LZ
"L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
LZ
"L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window
VA
"V" is December and "A" is 1979 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
19
Black
interior color code
192
Black Leather
rpo code
description
1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe
A31
Power Windows
C49
Rear Window Defogger
C60
Air Conditioning
D35
Sport Mirrors
K30
Cruise Control
L48
350ci V8 Engine
MX1
Automatic Transmission
QGB
P225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires
N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
U81
Dual Rear Speakers
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
Body
- Body Color
- Black (19)
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1980
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Miles
- 48,810
Interior
- Interior Color
- (192) Black
| exterior color code | |
| 19 | Black |
| interior color code | |
| 192 | Black Leather |
| rpo code | description |
| 1YY87 | Corvette Sport Coupe |
| A31 | Power Windows |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger |
| C60 | Air Conditioning |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors |
| K30 | Cruise Control |
| L48 | 350ci V8 Engine |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission |
| QGB | P225/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires |
| N37 | Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers |
| item | number | description* |
| VIN | 1Z878AS430785 | 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 30,785th Corvette made for 1980. |
| Body Build Date | H28 | "H" corresponds to May and "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is May 28th, 1980. |
| Engine Code | V0515 | "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "15" is the fifteenth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 15th, 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 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car. |
| Engine VIN Stamp | 430785 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 430785, 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 | G 19 9 | "G" is July, "19" is the ninteenth day of the month, and "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on July 19th, 1979. |
| Intake Manifold Casting Number | 14014432 | This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette. |
| Distributor | 1103353 | The distributor is original and correct for a Corvette with an automatic transmission with a 1103353 stamping. |
| Distributor Date Code | 0 E 5 | The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "5" is the fifth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 5th, 1980. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine. |
| Alternator | 1101075 | This alternator is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with A/C with a 1101075 stamping. |
| Starter | 1998217 | The starter is correct and original for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission with 1998217 stamped on the housing. |
| Starter Date Code | 0 C 31 | The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning the starter was made on March 31st, 1980. |
| Carburetor | 17080204 | This carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with an automatic transmission |
| Carburetor Date Code | 610 | "61" is the 61st day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on March 2nd, 1980. |
| Driver's Window | LZ | "L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
| Passenger Window | LZ | "L" is March and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in March of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
| Rear Window | VA | "V" is December and "A" is 1979 so this window is original, made in February of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
