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1981 Chevrolet Corvette - $6,500
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Make
Chevrolet
Model
C3 Corvette
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Mileage
84,700
VIN
1G1AY8768BS424533
Engine
5.7L V8
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual (4-Speed)
Body Style
Coupe
Exterior Color
White
Interior Color
Tan
Title Status
Clean (NV)
The C3 was the last old-school version of the Chevy Corvette, touting a design that was born in the late 1960s and produced through the early '80s. This particular C3 pairs V8 power with a 4-speed manual transmission for maximum driving engagement. It also features some nice equipment like 15-inch wheels, pop-up headlights, and removable roof panels – and it boasts no major modifications. Plus, this Corvette shows some nice recent servicing and comes with a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing Southwest ownership from new, which always adds to the appeal
The final generation developed under legendary engineer and “Father of the Corvette” Zora Arkus-Duntov, the C3 continued its predecessor’s innovations with a transverse leaf-spring independent rear suspension, elegantly sinister shark-nosed fiberglass bodywork, and a broad range of potent V8 engines. Produced from 1968 to 1982, the C3 remains the longest-running Corvette generation to date.
Power comes from a 5.7-liter L81 V8, rated at 190 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.
Equipment
A partial list of notable currently installed equipment reported by the seller includes:
15-inch wheels
Pop-up headlights
Removable roof panels
Bucket seats
Leather upholstery
Power windows
Modifications
Notable modifications reported by the seller include:
Aftermarket radio
Recent Service History
The attached Carfax history report shows that the following services have been performed:
March 2025 (89,179 miles): Fuel pump replaced
February 2025 (89,000 miles): Timing chain, timing chain cover gasket, brake master cylinder, and front struts replaced, engine oil and filter changed, coolant flushed
The seller reports that the following services have been performed:
May 2025: Tires replaced
Other Items Included in Sale
1 set of keys
Spare left and right door actuators, passenger side mirror, and right-front turn signal bulb socket