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1981 Restored Chevrolet Corvette C3 on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:89683 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Garden Grove, California, United States

Garden Grove, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:5.7 Liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: 1G1AY8768BS414228 Year: 1981
Interior Color: Black
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: Base Coupe 2 Door
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Options: Sunroof
Mileage: 89,683
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is the last model year with a carburetor. This was restored to near new condition for my daughter. After completion she decided that she would rather have a 1966 Mustang...so I restored one of those as well and surprised her with it on her birthday.


Here is some of the changes:

* Edelbrock Performer Heads (largest available that still meet CA smog)
* Matching Edelbrok Intake Mainifold
* Mild Cam
* Forged Crankshaft
* Rejetted and tuned Carburetor.
* Dino Tuned (Upped Horsepower and torque to about 50% higher than stock...the car is fast, stock was only 190 hp and 179 torque at the flywheel. This is pushing 278 hp and 258 torque at the rear wheels)
* Shaved doors. They open with a push button remote.
* New One piece top. I have the old glass t tops (cracked), but the hardware is good for restoration is you so wish.
* The transmission has a shift kit in it for more solid shifting
* Less than 500 miles on car since restoration

Some restoration items that were addressed:

* Complete Engine Rebuild
* Complete Transmission Rebuild
* Complete Steering Column Rebuild
* New Paint
* New Stereo, speakers and wires
* New Brakes front and back
* New tires, BG Goodrich 22570R15
* Wheel restoration with retro inner Knock off Spinners
* New Catalytic Converter
* New EGR Valve
* New Aluminum Radiator
* New Plug Wires
* New Flywheel
* New Power Steering ram, idler arms, tie rod ends, pitman arm (4 wheel aligned)
* New Carpet throughout
* New Steering wheel with new horn button assembly
* New rear window

All this work was done in house by my General Motor Certified Mechanic. I have put over $14,000 into this vehicle not including an enormous amount of labor.

Known flaws:

In the pictures you will see a small bubble in the paint on the hood and small scratches in the lower portion of the windshield (below view level where the window interior is painted black).

This vehicle is in beautiful shape, is fast, and a real head turner.

Yes, the license plate will go to the highest bidder attached to the car.

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