1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Finished in Red over a Medium Red leather interior, this C3 now offered by the seller with a build binder, new carpet kit, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.

Highlights

• Performance-enhanced 350ci V8
• R-134a air conditioning 
• Power steering, locks, windows, and four-wheel disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Arizona 
• This vehicle was previously sold on AutoHunter, but it is being re-listed after the buyer backed out of the transaction. This was not due to an issue with the seller or a problem with the vehicle. 

EXTERIOR

• Red paint 
• Pop-up headlights
• Mirrored removable T-tops
• Color-keyed sport mirror housings
• Power antenna
• Rear spoiler

Updates:

• Exterior refinished in May 2024

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels
  • Corvette-branded center caps
• 255/60 Cobra Radial G/T tires

INTERIOR

• Medium Red leather 
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• R-134a air conditioning 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Red leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
• Stingray-branded floor mats 
• Center console-mounted shifter
• Aftermarket JVC stereo
  • AM/FM
  • CD player 

Service History Highlights

• Air conditioning rebuilt and converted to R-134a in February 2019

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Oil temperature
  • Coolant temperature 
  • Voltage 
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 28,815 miles
  • Title reads exceeds mechanical limits 
  • CARFAX shows a potential odometer rollover and mileage inconsistency

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 350ci V8
  • Four-barrel carburetor
  • Aluminum intake manifold
  • Black air cleaner housing and valve covers
  • Tube exhaust headers

Transmission

• Four-speed automatic with overdrive  

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Four-wheel Independent suspension
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
• Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• 2019
  • Rebuilt suspension
  • Rebuilt brakes
  • New brake lines 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, F03: January 3, 1981
• TRIM, 752: Medium Red leather
• PAINT, 75L: Red

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Missing dome light cover

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Build binder
• New carpet kit 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• CARFAX report 
  • Begins in 1999
  • Potential Odomoter Rollover reported on 03/04/2015
  • Mileage Inconsistency report on 02/12/2018
  • Shows accident-free ownership in Tennessee and Arizona