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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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I am the original owner of a 1981 bowling green corvette,dark blue exterior,dark blue cloth,4-speed car with 35,000 miles.
I can find the total of 4-speed cars made in 81, but i have
always wondered how many 4-speed cars came out of
st louis and how many came out of bowling green.
Anybody know or know how to find out.
Back when my car was only a year or two old i wrote
to the bowling green plant but they said they did not
have any information.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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My 81 is a 4 speed from St Louis. Don't know the total from there though.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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You might check/ask on the L81 Registry site...mine's the same as yours, but came from STL with an auto tranny....
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 06:02 AM
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try here..you should find the info your looking for!!

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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hankhenry
I am the original owner of a 1981 bowling green corvette,dark blue exterior,dark blue cloth,4-speed car with 35,000 miles.
I can find the total of 4-speed cars made in 81, but i have
always wondered how many 4-speed cars came out of
st louis and how many came out of bowling green.
Anybody know or know how to find out.
Back when my car was only a year or two old i wrote
to the bowling green plant but they said they did not
have any information.
I also have an 81 4spd, two tone, silver/dark blue (ext) and drk blue leather (int). Has 47K miles. Made in Bowling Green. All still original. Believe 5700 total came out in 81 (Corvette Black Book). I too have wondered your question and have found same answer (no tracking of how many came from each plant). Hope this helps
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