1980 Chevrolet Corvette

1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe The third generation of Corvettes, known as the C3's, ran from 1968 to 1982. Famed designer Larry Shinoda is credited with penning the design inspired by his 1965 Mako Shark II concept car. The C3 would go through several body modifications over the years and in 1980, the cars had a wider appearance with the integration of front spoilers into the bumper cover and a redesigned hood. For consignment, a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette coupe showing 91,873 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is a Black on Oyster car with a manual gearbox that was garage kept and was well maintained by a previous owner who had it for 35 years. ***Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*** Exterior Few colors are as desirable on a Corvette as Black and this one wears it well. This first year of the exterior redesign gives the C3 an aerodynamic stance that makes it look lower and wider than previous iterations. Fenders rise above the hood which now includes a sculpted aero bulge. The fenders blend into the shoulder line which rise at the door handle and swoop over the rear wheels before sloping to the rear wing. This tail is sculpted into the bodywork and leans over the rear fascia with quad tail lights. The curved rear window tapers down to the rear deck where air that has spilled over the car is now launched skyward by the wing to create downforce on this fast moving black jet. And like a jet, the glass T-tops allow in light like a canopy and are easily removed for open air driving without compromising structural rigidity. Functional side vents, a staple of Corvettes, blend with the black paint and outlined in sculpted bodywork for emphasis. Stock YJ8 Corvette wheels were an excellent design choice and look better than most aftermarket wheels could. Imperfections include some bubbling in the paint, significant flex cracking on the injection molded polyurethane front and rear bumper covers, numerous random scratches, gravel chips throughout, and some curb rash on the wheels. Interior Oyster is sort of a pearlescent shade of white and it starts on the vinyl panels of the long doors. A gray carpeted lower panel is high enough to house the armrest while all other controls are towards the front of the door. The vinyl shows its age a bit with wavy piping and some loose fitment. The two piece leather sport seats are distinctively Corvette and the driver's side shows a good bit of wear and discoloration and tells the story of a car used as intended. Some leather cracking is noted in the passenger seat as well but not as bad and both seats provide good lower seat support. Newer gray carpet covers the storage area behind the seats as well as the floor and is in very good condition, protected by carpeted Corvette mats. A newer leather wrapped steering wheel is mounted on a tilting and telescoping column in need of some detailing, and it leads to a simple black plastic gauge cluster with speed and RPM on display flanking idiot lights. The center stack is more jet-like with numerous gauges and a clock just above an AM/FM radio and climate controls. A glowing orb is in the center console and it's the chrome knob to the shifter, housed in a hard, flat plastic surround and a black leather boot. Gazing upward, we see the tinted T-tops and oyster colored plastic surround which is in fine condition. Keeping things weatherproofed is all new weatherstripping as per our consignor Drivetrain A 350ci V8 L48 is under the fiberglass hood and is in clean, stock, driver condition. It has a 4-barrel carburetor and is rated at 190 horsepower. A non-original T10 4-speed manual transmission is underfoot and sends the power to a 3.07 rear with Positraction. Undercarriage Generally clean and dry underneath. We note a dro