Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Charcoal Metallic/Silver, PRICED TO SELL!!
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Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1981 Corvette in excellent condition. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Charcoal Metallic (84) over Silver interior (152) is a very rare and beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It 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 1981 Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and 1981 model years draw a good premium over other late C3 Corvettes. Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is.
This Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. The last six digits of the VIN, 410644, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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 Charcoal Metallic (84) exterior is in Excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish. The Remington tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some very tiny blemishes that were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeably from about five or ten feet away. The car is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I 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.
Interior
The Silver interior in this Corvette is in great condition. The seats look in person as they do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They are not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The carpet is faded but overall in great shape with no holes/staining. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look good with no sun fading. The door panels are in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original miles.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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 or strange noises and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. 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 and highly detailed as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, indicators, 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 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. The power locks do not work. 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 1981 Corvette is in fantastic driver condition. Original and correct examples of the C3 Corvette like this car draw a great premium in the current market. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. The originality, the beautiful original color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. 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 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
1G1AY8768BS410644
The first digit, "1," indicates that the US is the country of origin. The "G" is the manufacturer, GM. The third digit, "1," is the make, Chevrolet. The fourth digit, "A," is the restraint system, manual belts. The fifth digit, "Y," is the series, Corvette. The "87," is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The eighth digit "6" is the engine, L81. The ninth digit is a check that car vary from car to car. The tenth digit, "B" is the model year, 1981. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 10,644th Corvette made for 1981 in St. Louis, MO.
Body Build Date
D14
"D" corresponds to November and "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 14th, 1980.
Engine Code
V1107
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 7th, 1980. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
ZDD
This means the motor was intended for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
410644
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, 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 1981 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date
J 29 0
"J" is October, "29" is the twenty ninth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 29th, 1980.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14033058
This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette.
Distributor
1103343
This distributor is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette.
Distributor Date Code
0 K 31
"0" is the last digit of the calendar year, "K" denotes the month november, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning this distributor was made on november 31st, 1980.
Starter
1998217
This starter is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor
17081218
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor Date Code
3130
"313" is the 313th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 9th, 1980.
Transmission VIN Stamping
410644
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, are stamped on the Transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Drivers Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
exterior color code
84
Charcoal Metallic
interior color code
152
Silver Gray Leather
rpo code
description
1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe
AU3
Power Door Locks
A31
Power Windows
C49
Rear Window Defogger
D35
Sport Mirrors
J50
Power Brakes
K35
Cruise Control
N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
N41
Power Steering
N90
Aluminum Wheels
QXH
255/60R15 White Letter Tires
UM6
AM/FM Radio, Stereo
U81
Dual Rear Speaker
1981 Chevrolet Corvette
Sold
- Price
- $20,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 70,968
- Vin
- 1G1AY8762BS410644
- Stock
- 901217
- Price
- $20,900
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 70,968
- Vin
- 1G1AY8762BS410644
- Stock
- 901217
#'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Charcoal Metallic/Silver, PRICED TO SELL!!
….
Please call Greg directly at 513-200-9226 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1981 Corvette in excellent condition. This Corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The Charcoal Metallic (84) over Silver interior (152) is a very rare and beautiful color combination that looks stunning on the car. It 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 1981 Corvettes is strong right now and on the rise. In our experience the 1980 and 1981 model years draw a good premium over other late C3 Corvettes. Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is.
This Corvette is completely "Numbers Matching" proper part numbers and appropriate date codes. The last six digits of the VIN, 410644, are stamped on the engine pad, which is 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 Charcoal Metallic (84) exterior is in Excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has a terrific gloss, deep shine, and smooth finish. Both doors open and shut nicely. The N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish. The Remington tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 255/60R15. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. As one would expect from a paintjob with this many years on it there are some very tiny blemishes that were too small to show up in the pictures, but nothing that is really noticeably from about five or ten feet away. The car is very clean and this Corvette has absolutely NO RUST ISSUES. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and I 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.
Interior
The Silver interior in this Corvette is in great condition. The seats look in person as they do in the photos with no rips, split seams, or excessive wear. They are not overly worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The carpet is faded but overall in great shape with no holes/staining. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash and console look good with no sun fading. The door panels are in nice shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. The jack and jack handle are still with the car, stored correctly behind the passenger seat. The spare is also still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this car has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original miles.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smoothly. 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 or strange noises and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. 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 and highly detailed as one can see in the photos.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, wipers, power windows, indicators, 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 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. The power locks do not work. 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 1981 Corvette is in fantastic driver condition. Original and correct examples of the C3 Corvette like this car draw a great premium in the current market. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. The originality, the beautiful original color combination, the excellent overall condition, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this car especially important and hard to duplicate. 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 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
1G1AY8768BS410644
The first digit, "1," indicates that the US is the country of origin. The "G" is the manufacturer, GM. The third digit, "1," is the make, Chevrolet. The fourth digit, "A," is the restraint system, manual belts. The fifth digit, "Y," is the series, Corvette. The "87," is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The eighth digit "6" is the engine, L81. The ninth digit is a check that car vary from car to car. The tenth digit, "B" is the model year, 1981. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 10,644th Corvette made for 1981 in St. Louis, MO.
Body Build Date
D14
"D" corresponds to November and "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 14th, 1980.
Engine Code
V1107
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 7th, 1980. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
ZDD
This means the motor was intended for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
410644
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, 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 1981 Corvette.
Engine Block Casting Date
J 29 0
"J" is October, "29" is the twenty ninth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 29th, 1980.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14033058
This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette.
Distributor
1103343
This distributor is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette.
Distributor Date Code
0 K 31
"0" is the last digit of the calendar year, "K" denotes the month november, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning this distributor was made on november 31st, 1980.
Starter
1998217
This starter is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor
17081218
This carburetor is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission
Carburetor Date Code
3130
"313" is the 313th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 9th, 1980.
Transmission VIN Stamping
410644
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, are stamped on the Transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car.
Drivers Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window
YZ
"Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
exterior color code
84
Charcoal Metallic
interior color code
152
Silver Gray Leather
rpo code
description
1YY87
Corvette Sport Coupe
AU3
Power Door Locks
A31
Power Windows
C49
Rear Window Defogger
D35
Sport Mirrors
J50
Power Brakes
K35
Cruise Control
N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
N41
Power Steering
N90
Aluminum Wheels
QXH
255/60R15 White Letter Tires
UM6
AM/FM Radio, Stereo
U81
Dual Rear Speaker
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350ci V8
Body
- Body Color
- Charcoal Metallic (84)
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Miles
- 70,968
Interior
- Interior Color
- Silver (152)
exterior color code | |
84 | Charcoal Metallic |
interior color code | |
152 | Silver Gray Leather |
rpo code | description |
1YY87 | Corvette Sport Coupe |
AU3 | Power Door Locks |
A31 | Power Windows |
C49 | Rear Window Defogger |
D35 | Sport Mirrors |
J50 | Power Brakes |
K35 | Cruise Control |
N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
N41 | Power Steering |
N90 | Aluminum Wheels |
QXH | 255/60R15 White Letter Tires |
UM6 | AM/FM Radio, Stereo |
U81 | Dual Rear Speaker |
item | number | description* |
VIN | 1G1AY8768BS410644 | The first digit, "1," indicates that the US is the country of origin. The "G" is the manufacturer, GM. The third digit, "1," is the make, Chevrolet. The fourth digit, "A," is the restraint system, manual belts. The fifth digit, "Y," is the series, Corvette. The "87," is the body style, 2-door sport coupe. The eighth digit "6" is the engine, L81. The ninth digit is a check that car vary from car to car. The tenth digit, "B" is the model year, 1981. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 10,644th Corvette made for 1981 in St. Louis, MO. |
Body Build Date | D14 | "D" corresponds to November and "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is November 14th, 1980. |
Engine Code | V1107 | "V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "11" is the eleventh month of year and the "07" is the seventh day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on November 7th, 1980. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car. |
Suffix Code | ZDD | This means the motor was intended for a 1980 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car. |
Engine VIN Stamp | 410644 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, 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 1981 Corvette. |
Engine Block Casting Date | J 29 0 | "J" is October, "29" is the twenty ninth day of the month, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 29th, 1980. |
Intake Manifold Casting Number | 14033058 | This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette. |
Distributor | 1103343 | This distributor is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette. |
Distributor Date Code | 0 K 31 | "0" is the last digit of the calendar year, "K" denotes the month november, and "31" is the thirty first day of the month meaning this distributor was made on november 31st, 1980. |
Starter | 1998217 | This starter is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission |
Carburetor | 17081218 | This carburetor is correct and original for a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission |
Carburetor Date Code | 3130 | "313" is the 313th day from January 1st 1980, and "0" is the last digit of the calendar year meaning this carburetor was made on November 9th, 1980. |
Transmission VIN Stamping | 410644 | The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 410644, are stamped on the Transmission and pictured below, meaning this engine is original to this car. |
Drivers Window | YZ | "Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
Passenger Window | YZ | "Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |
Rear Window | YZ | "Y" is October and "Z" is 1980 so this window is original, made in October of 1980. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car. |