1980 corvette car and driver

This car has the extremely rare and highly desirable optional 4speed manual transmission. Our 1980 drive in chevrolets experimental twinturbo corvette in the depths of the malaise era, chevy considered adding twin turbochargers to bring back the missing horsepower in the 1980. The car was given a weight reduction, detuned performance, and better aerodynamics. As it rolls into its thirteenth model year, the corvette is unquestionably one of americas. The car is totally solid with nice lines and no rust issues. Seven hills motorcars is proud to offer this numbers matching 1980 corvette in good driver condition and with only 75,245 original miles.

The 1980 corvette was born in the midst of a new energy crisis which likely contributed to a decrease in sales. This completely numbers matching 1980 corvette is in awesome driver condition. Salesman was alone and wouldnt allow the car to be test driven unless he went, since he was alonewe would have to wait until the other worker. Since 1953, corvette has claimed a special place in the hearts of those who love cars. This 1980 chevrolet corvette does it all the right way. In 1975, car and driver tests showed the base 350 with a threespeed automatic. Rich ceppos, then associate editor of car and driver magazine 19781986, had been. Motor1 reported monday that the car is allegedly one of six stretched corvettes california custom coach. Make offer car and driver magazine december 2017 750th issue corvette zr1, kia stinger gt.

With 73,342 miles on the car, this corvette will make the perfect driver. I have put a lot of new parts on the system and still cant get t to work. As you can see, corvette engineers have been successful once again in refining this legendary classic. This corvette looks fantastic, runs great, and is an excellent driver. An eightspeed dualclutch automatic a corvette first is the sole transmission. The koni classic line makes modern shock absorber technology available for classic cars and cars from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. Our 1980 drive in chevrolets experimental twinturbo corvette. The chevrolet corvette c4 is a sports car produced by american automobile manufacturer chevrolet from 1983 to 1996. Specifications for the 1980 corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. More than just an affordable price, you get the late c3 clean design with powerful custom touches like fresh metallic paint and bold side pipes. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51. Get the best deals on corvette magazine when you shop the largest online selection at.

Luckily, the popularity of the corvette has opened the door for several aftermarket options for chevrolet corvette seats, from repair kits to seat covers to full replica replacement parts. Classic and sports car magazine august 1998 best driver s cars ever. The base l48 engine, which had been rated at 195 horsepower in 1979, lost five bhp as a result of emissions tuning taking it back to 190hp at 4,400rpm and 280lbsft. What crate engine should i get for my 1980 corvette. If you think about it, c3 corvettes represent a great value for driving fun. As it rolls into its thirteenth model year, the corvette is unquestionably one of americas longestrunning new car hits, right up there with the checker marathon as a senior citizen of automobiledom. It is powered by the numbers matching l81 v8350engine with a 3speed automatic transmission. This 1980 chevrolet corvette was back in the family, only this time.

I also wanted to stop along the way and take some pretty pictures of the car along the coast, in a vineyard and maybe even parked in a mustard field. Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most. Americas only sports car, but that doesnt excuse everything. Chevy corvette 1980, 1click street warrior z26 drilled and slotted brake kit without calipers by power stop. My plan was to do the deed during daylight hours on a saturday. That may seem a little slow by todays standards, but for 1980, that was moving. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of black over red leather. Although the engine is in a new locationnow behind the passenger compartment instead of in front of itit remains a 6. L82 emblems moved from the hood to the front fenders on cars ordered. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1980 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market.

Still the only true american production sports car. Where is the dimmer switch located on a 1980 corvette. Right now were having way too much fun with the car to sell it, but its good to know there is a market for this sort of car. Get the best deals on car and driver magazines 1980 1999 when you shop the largest online selection at. Details about car and driver magazine may 1980 corvette rover 3500 datsun 510. The indianapolis 500 auto race has used a pace car every year since 1911. But after 40some years on the road, in the garage, driving over potholes, speed bumps, tar and chips, and dirt, your corvette might be a little rough around the edges.

In 1975, car and driver tests showed the base 350 with a threespeed automatic transmission required an embarrassing 7. Get the best deals on car and driver magazines 19801999 when you shop the largest online selection at. Find 8,222 used chevrolet corvette listings at cargurus. At the start of the race, the pace car leads the assembled starting grid around the track for a predetermined number of unscored warmup laps. Once considered a midlife crisis car, the thirdgen vette offers a lot of fun for. Why the c3 corvettes bad rap is beginning to fade hagerty media.

It has captured that fine line between dreams and reality. By preparing your corvette stingray before the snow and adjusting your technique in adverse weather, you can safely drive your corvette this winter. Included are a 0 to 60 times and quarter mile times along with the sources for those times. This greatlooking 1980 example is a fantastic way to break into the corvette hobby for not a lot of money, and youll probably discover that its a lot of highperformance fun for your dollar. With the same 436 horsepower as our 2008 corvette test car, the revivedfor2011 grand sport trim level was no quicker to 60 mph.

Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant. California stingrays car club articles 1980 corvette. The corvettes base engine gained 5 horsepower over the same v8 we. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette or chevy corvette, is a historically front engine, rear drive, twodoor, twopassenger sports car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and seven design generations with gm confirming in early 2019 an eighth generation corvette in a rearmidengine configuration. There cant be many car guys who havent lusted for a black corvette at some point in their lives. All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. Find 8,541 used chevrolet corvette listings at cargurus. Feb 28, 2012 im not a hater im not grew up around chevys holler out to my bel airs nice car to hock up because its like driving a lazy boy awesome car comfortable. Sep 12, 20 i will begin by saying that the c3 corvette is one of the alltime best cars ever made, and maybe the best looking car ever.

Drive gingerly until you are comfortable with the longer braking distance, altered steering, and diminished traction of winter driving. It also has the removable targa roof panels, power brakes, electric windows, electrically adjustable driver s seat and power. Front and rear spoilers added on the 1980 corvette. It was only few tenths off the best time recorded for a corvette of the same era.

Why the c3 corvettes bad rap is beginning to fade hagerty. Mechanically, the 1980 corvette suffered some because of increasingly stringent emissions regulations. It was a real pleasure to drive i got a lot of looks, nods and waves. Gateway classic cars of scottsdale is excited to offer this sweet 1980 chevrolet corvette for sale right now in our arizona showroom, located in north phoenix. Our c3 for the day is available to hire from great escape classic car hires yorkshire uk base and is a late edition 1980 car with a 3speed automatic gearbox and optional 230bhp version of l82 5. The 1980 corvette can be easily identified by the one year only emblem affixed to the nose and fuel door. Motor trend magazine named the corvette car of the year in 1984, 1998 and 2020. Thirteen years, that is, if youre just looking skindeep. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 1980 corvette parts. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. At several thousands less, this was the bowtie to consider if the pricy corvette was out of your. This corvette just had 4 belts, brake caliper, oil and filter changed, chassis checked and lubed, transmission and rear end grease changed, complete carpet set, seat covers, and much more.

Jan 18, 2018 we built the car as a fun car for me and my partner to drive and promote the shop, but weve had some pretty serious offers to purchase it. Nov 06, 2018 its a 1980 chevrolet corvette with four doors and room for a driver plus three passengers. Chevy corvette 1980, classic driver or passenger side shock absorber by koni. This 1980 corvette is a factory yellow on oyster car that looks just ravishing in the combination. Car and driver magazine may 1980 corvette rover 3500. In response to the cafe mandate, chevrolet decided that the firststage of trimming back the corvette would mean the elimination of some 250 pounds from the current design.

Used 1980 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. In early march 1990, the zr1 would set a new record for the highest 24 hour5,000 mile landspeed by going over a speed of 175 mph 282 kmh. Back in my high school days in the 1980s, my friends and i would sit. The emblem has a chrome outline, while the 1981 is black. It also has power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks dont work, cruise control, rear defrost, power antenna, newer sony head unit with cd player and aux head unit works, no sound out of speakers. Car and driver magazine selected the corvette for its annual ten best list sixteen times. I opted to take the slower, longer and more congested 101 because id be better off if the corvette broke down. Specially designed for high performance street drivers who demand shorter stops under the most extreme conditions, this brake.

Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. As the primary contact interface between car and driver, the seats are almost always in need of some type of attention or replacement when restoring a car. A look at the hyperlimited turbocharged thirdgeneration corvette, only at car and driver. The chevrolet corvette c3 was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. In 1980, both front and rear bumper covers were restyled with brand. Powered by a numbers matching 350 cid engine with an automatic transmission this 1980 corvette is a dream to drive. But if you are looking for a sports car to drive around on weekends or nice days, this is definitely for you.

New options included a power adjustable drivers seat and power. Kakit c5 car cover for chevy corvette c5 19962004, 6 layers all weather waterproof, windproof, dustproof, scratch proof, car cover for corvette c5, free windproof ribbon 4. So youre already hooked on this one, and we havent even mentioned the performancebuilt 383 stroker motor, fivespeed stick, or the ac interior. Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it considers the ten best cars of the year. Car and driver ran the 75 corvette off against the ignoble bricklin sv1 in its. Car had noise starting up, waste of a trip to get there and not be able to drive it. The motor, trans and rear end all run and perform well. The 1980 corvette was a third generation c3 corvette, spanning years 19681982. Aaron kiley car and driver audi quattro 19831985 the quattro is a rare beast, though one that was sold in the u. The fuel pump on 1980 corvette is found at the centre of the engine. This 1980 model marked the tail end of c3 production, the longest that chevrolet has offered a body style on its iconic sports car even to this day. Gm produced 41,000 corvettes in 1980, only 5,000 of which were 4 speeds. We built the car as a fun car for me and my partner to drive and promote the shop, but weve had some pretty serious offers to purchase it. The convertible returned, as did higher performance engines, exemplified by the 375 hp 280 kw lt5 found in the zr1.

Engineers considered every option to lighten the car s structure while trying to maintain its structural integrity. This 1980 chevrolet corvette stingray l82 looks and drives excellent i drove this car from las vegas to arizona approx. Deam car that im still dreaming about this is another one of my dream cars. The exterior is eyecatching, as any corvette should be, and the vibrant yellow is a wonderful change from the silver, gray, and other less bright colors often seen on corvettes of this vintage. Get the best deals on car and driver magazines when you shop the largest online selection at. Find out everything there is to know about the 1980 chevrolet corvette coupe. The exterior looks good, and the black leather interior is in great shape. More information and additional pictures will follow as soon as possible. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. There are also pictures of the 1980 chevrolet corvette on the website car and driver. Additionally, chevrolet hopes to attract many more firsttime corvette buyers especially women by ladling in accoutrements and a luxo car ride, while remaining true to the hardcore loyalists. Find 1980 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. Recommendations for a tall driver corvette c3 registry. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.