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1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L81 COUPE

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$16,000

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1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L81 COUPE

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1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L81 COUPE

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1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L81 COUPE

High Bidder:  Crankygnome

Winning Bid: $16,000 (USD)

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Location:

North Plains, Oregon 97133

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

48,724 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1G1AY8765BS409990

Carfax:

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Winning Bid: $16,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  Crankygnome

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Location:

North Plains, Oregon 97133

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

350ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

48,724 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1G1AY8765BS409990

Carfax:

Lot Number:

72644890

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching L81 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Charcoal over a Black leather interior, this C3 is now offered by the seller with factory window stickers, original purchase order, maintenance receipts from first ownership, shop manual, a set of original wheels, tires, and caps, a replacement power antenna from Top Flight Corvette, clean CARFAX report and Oregon registration.

Highlights

  • 48,724 original miles according to CARFAX
  • Reportedly numbers-matching drivetrain
  • Power windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes 
  • Original clock 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller 
  • Current location: Oregon 

EXTERIOR

  • Charcoal paint 
  • Hideaway headlights 
  • Front spoiler 
  • Rear spoiler 
  • T-tops 
  • Color-matched electric twin remote control sport mirrors 

Updated

  • Repainted in its original color in 2022

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 15-inch WELD wheels 
  • 225/70 Firestone raised white letter radial tires 

INTERIOR

  • Black leather upholstery
  • Bucket seats
  • Air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows 
  • Power steering 
  • Tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Factory AM/FM stereo 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 85-mph speedometer 
    • 7,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure
    • Temperature
    • Voltage
    • Clock
    • Fuel 
  • Odometer shows 48,724 miles
    • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 48,500 miles in December 2021

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • L81 350ci V8
    • 190 horsepower at 4,200 rpm
    • 280 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm 
    • 8.2:1 compression ratio 
    • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

  • Three-speed automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • Limited-slip differential 
    • 2.87 gears 
  • Gymkhana sports suspension 
  • Power four-wheel disc brakes 
  • Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

  • New
    • Brakes
    • Calipers
    • Shocks 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

  • DATE, D11 - November 11, 1980
  • TRIM, 192 - Black leather upholstery 
  • PAINT, 84L - Charcoal paint 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

  • A/C does not blow cold 
  • Power antenna inoperable
    • Replacement antenna from Top Flight Corvette included with purchase 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

  • Factory window stickers
  • Original purchase order
  • Maintenance receipts from first ownership 
  • Shop manual
  • Set of original wheels, tires, and caps
  • Replacement power antenna from Top Flight Corvette 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

  • CARFAX report 
    • Begins in 1988
    • Shows accident-free ownership in Tennessee and Oregon 
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Comments & Questions

June 30, 2025
11:46 AM

BID: $16,000

June 30, 2025
11:43 AM

BID: $15,500

June 30, 2025
11:40 AM

BID: $15,000

June 30, 2025
11:38 AM

BID: $14,500

June 30, 2025
11:37 AM

BID: $13,750

June 30, 2025
11:36 AM

BID: $13,000

June 30, 2025
11:00 AM

BID: $12,500

June 30, 2025
10:51 AM

BID: $12,000

June 30, 2025
08:40 AM

BID: $11,500

June 29, 2025
06:08 PM

BID: $10,500

June 29, 2025
10:41 AM

BID: $10,000

June 29, 2025
09:58 AM

BID: $9,750

June 28, 2025
08:22 PM
Seller

@ Corvette, 50 I just wanted everyone to know, cause I didn’t see it in my ad nowhere clean, clear title in hand.

June 28, 2025
05:42 PM

BID: $9,500

June 27, 2025
05:01 PM
Seller

@ Corvette, 50 I just want you bitters to know out there. There’s a lot of junkie Corvette, out there for big money, but I assure you this car is not junk. It’s the real deal.

June 27, 2025
03:05 PM

BID: $9,250

June 27, 2025
02:07 PM

BID: $8,750

June 27, 2025
02:00 PM

BID: $8,500

June 27, 2025
11:22 AM

Is there a reserve on the car?

June 27, 2025
06:14 AM
Seller

@ Corvette, 50 I really do not really not too familiar with this process. I’m basically just helping the niece sell the car.

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