1980 Chevrolet Corvette

$15,900

Price
$15,900
Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
47,118
Vin
1Z878AS431522
Stock
901174
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Price
$15,900
Engine Size
350ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Style
Coupe
Miles
47,118
Vin
1Z878AS431522
Stock
901174
Figure based on a stock vehicle with OH rates with $100/$300k Liability/UM/UIM limits. Rates vary depending on the state, coverage selected and other factors. Policies underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company. Some coverage and discounts not available in all states. Call 877-922-9701 to speak with a representative or apply online. $232 /YEAR Insurance

item
number
description*

VIN
1Z878AS431522
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 31,522nd Corvette made for 1980.

Body Build Date
I 03
"I" corresponds to June and "03" is the third day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is June 3rd, 1980.

Engine Code
V0527
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 27th, 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
431522
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 431522, 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 12 0
"E" is May, "12" is the twelveth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 12th, 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 C 3
The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "3" is the third day of the month meaning the distributor was made on March 3rd, 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
250
"25" is the 25th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on January 25th, 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.

Passenger 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.

Rear Window
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.

exterior color code

19
Black

interior color code

192
Black

 


 


 


 


 


 

rpo code
description

1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe

A31
Power Windows

C60
Air Conditioning

D35
Sport Mirrors

L48
350ci V8 Engine

MX1
Automatic Transmission

N37
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

N90
Aluminum Wheels

QBS
225/70R15 White Letter Tires

U58
AM-FM Radio, Stereo

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
47,118

Interior

Interior Color
Black (192)
exterior color code
19 Black
interior color code
192 Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code description
1YY87 Corvette Sport Coupe
A31 Power Windows
C60 Air Conditioning
D35 Sport Mirrors
L48 350ci V8 Engine
MX1 Automatic Transmission
N37 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
N90 Aluminum Wheels
QBS 225/70R15 White Letter Tires
U58 AM-FM Radio, Stereo
item number description*
VIN 1Z878AS431522 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 31,522nd Corvette made for 1980.
Body Build Date I 03 "I" corresponds to June and "03" is the third day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is June 3rd, 1980.
Engine Code V0527 "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "05" is the fifth month of year and the "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on May 27th, 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 431522 The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 431522, 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 12 0 "E" is May, "12" is the twelveth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on May 12th, 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 C 3 The "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, the "C" denotes March, and "3" is the third day of the month meaning the distributor was made on March 3rd, 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 250 "25" is the 25th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on January 25th, 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.
Passenger 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.
Rear Window 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.
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