reefdiver

For Sale: $12,500.00

1981 Chevrolet Corvette: VIN 1G1AY8768B5103350, Silver over Blue with dark blue interior and matching numbers L81/350 automatic. 3rd owner to a well documented 69,023 mile car with supporting service records and documentation. Factory original paint with the following factory options: power steering, power brakes, power windows, A/C, AM/FM/Cassette player (not in car/but goes with), tilt and telescoping column, Gymkhana suspension, alloy wheels, fiberglass T-tops. This is a garage kept, well serviced, and maintained C3 which has had extensive service records. The following has been completed over the past three years:

• Rear End: Powder coated half shafts, non-moving parts, replaced with new mounting hardware/U-joints and replaced gear/posi-traction fluid.
• Suspension: Front: Replaced coil springs with powder coated Gymkhana springs. Van Steel, Inc remanufactured (powder coated) A-arms and installed Moog ball joints and factory rivets. All races, bearings, seals and bushings were replaced and blue printed. Replaced Bilstein shocks. Replaced Mono-spring with 330lb, factory correct part and leaf-spring bolt kit. Vtech Corvette: remanufacture trailing arms and installed new stainless steel emergency brake and installed trailing arm shims and pivot bolts. Replaced front sway bar. Upgraded original strut rods with Adjustable rod kit.
• Brakes: Replaced rotors and brake pads and upgraded to stainless steel hoses and lines. Replaced Master cylinder and cover with period correct part. Upgraded brake fluid to silicone DOT 5.
• Engine: Replaced all fluids and broken/missing parts. Adjusted valves and replaced all leaking gaskets. Upgraded oil pump rod, replaced radiator with Dewitt’s direct fit aluminum radiator, water pump, all radiator hoses, fittings to transmission, thermostat, radiator cap, correct heater hose kit and used factory correct clamp kit. Original Quadrojet was remanufactured by All American Carburetors and was professionally tuned upon install. Replaced vacuum hoses and reconditioned air-cleaner housing and cover. Restored pulleys and brackets and replaced all belts.
• Transmission: Drained system, replaced filter and gasket and reconditioned cover. Used new bolts and gaskets during install.
• Exhaust: Replaced exhaust system with Eckler’s (EXS26) complete aluminized kit. New air tub kit, hanger kit and heat riser. Installed non-original catalytic converter. Replaced all bolts from exhaust manifold back to mufflers. Reconditioned rear hangers, brackets and shields.
• Steering System: Rebuilt power steering valve, cylinder, and replaced hoses, all tie rod ends and boots.
• Interior: Removed old carpet pad and installed Dyno-mat (heat and sound barrier), installed Retro radio (original look with hidden IPOD connect installed) and all speakers upgraded but maintain factory look. Seats and foam replaced with leather, new three door bin and all re-installed with new interior bolt kit. New floor mats, inner and outer window seals/felt installed. A/C serviced and all duct work cleaned and re-sealed.
• Steering: Van Steel, Inc remanufactured original steering box. Installed new hardware, rage joint, and steering wheel rebuild kit.

Ben N

VERY sharp.
GLWS.

Ziggy713

How'd you feel about that paint correction? Worth the investment? Major improvement? 81 used single stage paint still, right?

tysonsbeak

Beautiful vette. GLWS.

CA-Legal-Vette

Great attention to detail. I don't remember the last time I saw a correctly installed smog tube on the cat. Very nice.

maverickmk

Dad-gum, that is beautiful. As an owner of an '80 that has been rode hard & put away wet many times before I got it, that is gorgeous. Good luck with the sale, someone is going to get a sweet ride.

jimbosr

if i had this vette it would sit in my living room.lol

reefdiver

Price reduced

Mikeski

I know. It is almost too nice to drive. GLWTS

Batman 357

Can you PM me with your contact number.

khinton45

is car still for sale 616 240 8967

reefdiver

Khinton45,

I took it off the market after numerous calls from folks that wanted me to give it away. I'm going to upgrade the rear diff (steel case/3.55 gears), transmission (700R performance overdrive), and drop in a Chevy crate ZZ383. My only issue was the lack of power. I'm going to fix that.

JohnnieUtah

Gorgeous car. Low ballers should lose their forum rights. Shame on those that did.

blynch67

That's an attractive and well-maintained car.

GLWS!

Mikeski

I love the upgrades you are going to do.

reefdiver

Car is still for sale. Lowered price.

JohnRogers

I'm not in the market yet, still about 12-24 months out. I'm doing research for when I buy my 78-82 Vette. My price point is $10-15K. That said this car is what I imagine. This seems like the one you don't let get away.

GLWS

DKM-106

I am interested and sent you a PM. I am a serious buyer not a tire kicker. Call me anytime.

MikesRed68

Very nice looking car and i could see it was very well loved and cared for.

Big2Bird

That is an exceptionally clean and correct 81. The price is very reasonable.