1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 350/190 COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching L81 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Black over a matching leather interior, this C3 is now offered by the seller with a clean CARFAX report and clear title.

Highlights

• R-134a air conditioning 
• Power steering, locks, windows, and four-wheel disc brakes 
• New parts installed including wheels, alternator, and A/C system 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Oregon 

EXTERIOR

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

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Rally-style wheels 
• 225/70 Dunlop Radial G/T Qualifier raised white letter radial tires 

Updates

• New wheels 

INTERIOR

• Black leather 
• Bucket seats
  • Power-adjustable driver seat
• Center console with manual shifter 
• R-134a air conditioning 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Black leather-wrapped sport steering wheel 
• Aftermarket stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer 
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Oil temperature
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 93,386 miles
  • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 86,235 miles in July 2006

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

• Four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights

• New
  • A/C system 
  • Alternator 
  • Battery

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 3.52 gears 
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, G10 - February 10, 1981
• TRIM, 192 - Black leather upholstery
• PAINT, 19L - Black 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor paint chips on front spoiler 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• This vehicle has "driver quality" paint according to the seller 
• CARFAX report 
  • Begins in 1991
  • Shows accident-free ownership in Oregon and Washington 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video that shows a start-up, driving footage, and walk-around inspection, which can be seen below