Only 32,825 Miles, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Silver/Oyster #'s Match 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 absolutely spectacular condition with only 32,825 original miles. This Corvette a premium example and truly an investment grade classic. The car looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Silver (13) over Oyster Leather (122) interior is a rare, highly desirable, and beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. This is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is 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 1980 Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and 1980 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 other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is.

I have personally driven this Corvette about 20 miles recently. During that time that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.

Besides the correct paint code, 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, 433228, are stamped on the engine pad and 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 Silver (13) exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. The N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major blemishes that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is very clean underneath and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The underside looks exceptionally nice and still has some of the factory original chalk markings front when it went down the assembly line. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield 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 almost all of the glass on this Corvette, even the glass T-Tops are all date coded and original as they predate the car's body build date of the June 18, 1980 (I18). Original glass is another great verification that this car has had no accident history and never sustained damage.

Interior

The Oyster Leather (122) interior in this Corvette is in absolutely outstanding original condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The seats looks just as nice in person as they do in the photos with no holes or excessive wear. There is just a small amount of wear in the typical spot on the bolster. Please note that these appear to be the original seats and skins, not some cheap aftermarket replacements or covers. The carpet is also in great condition with no major stains, holes, or tears. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look awesome with no cracks or sun fading. The door panels are in great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. Also, unlike many other C3 Corvettes, the door panels fit well and tight to the door. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat, pictured in this ad with the original decals on the compartment lid. The spare is also still with the car and appears to have never been used. Please note that both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. 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 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. As stated above I have recently driven this car about 20 miles with no problems. The numbers matching L48 engine 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 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 all still in place as well as the correct and original air cleaner and stamped steel valve covers.

The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, power windows, power locks, indicators, dash lights, radio, under hood light, and rear window defogger; even the key buzzer still works. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly. The headlights go up quickly, evenly, and with no effort or binding 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. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. The air conditioning worked and blew cold when we first purchased the car, but it does not now so it may need some freon. 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 condition. Very low mileage examples of the C3 like this car are very difficult to find and draw a huge premium in the current market. The originality, the very low mileage, the beautiful color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. There are photos in this ad of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission date cod, 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.

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
1Z878AS433228
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 33,228th Corvette made for 1980.

Body Build Date
I 18
"I" corresponds to June and "18" is the eighteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is June 18th, 1980.

Engine Code
V0606
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "06" is the sixth month of year and the "06" is the sixth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on June 6th, 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
433228
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 433228, 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
E 30 0
"E" is May, "30" is the thirtyth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 30th, 1980. 

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 14
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 14th, 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 1101075 stamping

Starter
1998217
This starter is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with an automatic transmission.

Starter Date Code
0 E 19
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "E" denotes May, and "19" is the nineteenth day of the month meaning the distributor was made on May 19th, 1980. This is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Carburetor
17080204
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1980 corvette with an automatic transmission

Carburetor Date Code
1490
"149" is the 149th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on May 29th, 1980.

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

Drivers 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.

Drivers T-Top
JZ
"J" is May and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in May of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger T-Top
GZ
"G" is April and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in April of 1980.  This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

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

exterior color code

13
Silver Metallic

interior color code

122
Oyster

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

AU3
Power Door Locks

C49
Rear Window Defogger

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

K35
Cruise Control

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QXH
255/60R15 White Letter Tires