….Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car. Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1981 Corvette in excellent...
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1981 Corvette in excellent condition. The car looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. The 2-Tone Silver (13) over Charcoal (39) paint with Charcoal (18I) interior is a 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.
Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning the engine and transmission in the car are the correct and original units that were installed in the car new at the factory in Bowling Green in 1981. The last six digits of the VIN, 106568, are stamped on the engine pad and the engine is original to the car. The last six digits of the VIN are also stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured.
A copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report for this car is shown in the photos. Please note that it shows no accident history. We have driven this Corvette over 20 miles recently. During that time the car was completely reliable, had no issues, and was a pleasure to drive.
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; this is especially true for premium examples like this car. Please peruse all of the photos, the extensive list of numbers, video, and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and original this Corvette really is.
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 2-Tone Silver (13) over Charcoal (39) exterior is in fantastic driver quality 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 original N90 aluminum wheels and center caps are in beautiful condition with a brilliant finish and no major curb rash. The BF Goodrich raised white letter 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. There are some very small chips and tiny spots around the car that were too faint to show up in the pictures, but nothing else that is really noticeably from about five feet or ten away. This Corvette has absolutely no rust issues. As one can see in the many photos of the underside of the car, it is exceptionally clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the windshield frame 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.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all of the glass on this Corvette, both side windows and the rear window are all original as each piece predates the car's body build date of third week of September, 1981 (09C). Original glass is a good indication that this car has had no major accident history and never sustained significant damage.
Interior
The Charcoal (18I) interior in this Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The seats look fantastic with no rips, split seams, or holes. Please not that the seat is not worn in the typical area on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet also looks like new with no stains, holes, or tears. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are great shape overall and the door pulls are solid and intact. Unlike many other Corvettes from this era, the door panels fit well and tight to the doors. The dash has no sun fading, but there is a spot in the left corner that has come off by the seam and it has some cracks. Both seat belts work and retract properly. This is a common problem on C3 Corvettes and an issue many buyers do not think to check. The original spare is still with the car and has never been used. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well over time 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 verification of low mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in very good mechanical condition. The numbers matching L81 engine starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. 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. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. There is no blue smoke when starting or driving the car. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos. The original smog pump, catalytic converter, air cleaner, and correct finned aluminum valve covers are all still in place.
The wipers work as do all the exterior lights, interior lights, and dash lights. All of the gauges work. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The air conditioning itself also works and blows cold. One can observe the a/c compressor clicking on and engaging properly in the video. The vacuum system for the headlights works correctly with no effort or binding in the mechanism. Also, the headlights go up properly with either the headlight switch or vacuum override switch under the column. There complete operation form both switches can be viewed in the video below. The power seat works in most directions. The power locks and horn do not work. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the T-tops out on a beautiful day.
Overall Condition
Overall, this 1981 Corvette is in magnificent driver condition. 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. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, and as any buyer can see this Corvette is extremely correct. While we believe that the mileage is original and that is what the previous owner stated, the title shows nonactual most likely due to a typo in the past. 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 is 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.
As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio.
item
number
description
VIN
1G1AY8766B5106568
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 "5" is the plant where the car was produced, Bowling Green. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 6,568th Corvette made for 1981 in Bowling Green KY
Body Build Date
09C
The "09" is the ninth month of the year and the "C" is the third week of the month, which means this Corvette was made during the third week of September, 1981 in Bowling Green KY
Engine Code
V0609
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant. The "06" is the sixth month of year and the "09" is the ninth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on June 9th, 1981. This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.
Suffix Code
ZDD
This means the motor was intended for a 1981 Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.
Engine VIN Stamp
106568
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 106568, 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
F 28 1
"F" is June, "28" is the twenty eighth day of the month, and "1" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on June 28th, 1981.
Intake Manifold Casting Number
14033058
This Intake manifold is correct and original for a 1981 Corvette.
Drivers Window
TX
"T" is August and "X" is 1981 so this window is original, made in August of 1981. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Passenger Window
JX
"J" is May and "X" is 1981 so this window is original, made in May of 1981. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Rear Window
TX
"T" is August and "X" is 1981 so this window is original, made in August of 1981. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.
Transmission VIN Stamping
106568
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 106568, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured below meaning this transmission is original to this car.
exterior color codes
33
Silver
39
Charcoal
interior color code
181
Charcoal 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