After 3 years of bringing me to dealerships to shop for my first car and never buying one, my dad tells me to show up at a dealership to see if I liked a car, without telling me what kind of car it was. Again, I was sure I was wasting my time, but when I showed up at the dealership, the salesman congratulated me and gave me the keys to my new Corvette, the same one you see in this video. I almost fainted. I was 19 years old and in university. It was one of the most unexpected surprise gifts I ever received.
Hello, you mentioned at the intro, "does it clunk in reverse?" in regards to the 81 vette. If you could, wouldn't kindly explain what that klunk represents? I ask as I too have a 1980 vette, very pretty, but it klunks upon manual reverse and I just cannot seem to find what the issue is. Thank you, Ernie
I had an 81 L81 4 speed in that color. One year color. Here is a tip. REMOVE the Clutch Fan. The car already has a large electric auxilary fan than can be hooked up with an aftermarket thermostatic switch. The Power Difference is alot. The automatic cars had a 2.87 rear axle ratio and the 4 spd had a 2.72 !! sounds strange , i know but thats how they were geared for 81. With that said. My vette ran 15.2 @ 92 with the only mod being the clutch fan removal. There is a water temp sensor on the front of the intake manifold that controls the timing and fuel. It costs less than $30 and will make the car run way faster if its bad. I changed mine and it helped as much as taking the fan off.
Question! How tall is the driver? How does the form factor feel? I'm a tall guy myself (6'6 range); I've test driven a C4 before, but never a C3. Thanks!
The pinstripes are crime. 😬 These C3s are not rare and they were cursed from the factory with weak engines b/c of the emissions. This would make a good LS swap to give it the power it deserves.
People who are really truthful, would say the 1980 - non California car, but they made less of those, so rarer. I owned a 1969, 1971, 1973 and 2 1980’s. Now remember this, I said that I owned, and I drove all these vehicles back during their hay days. The older models were real rattly , stiffer and rougher rides, the 80’s I felt rode and handled much better. But In short, it really comes down to personal opinion.
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After 3 years of bringing me to dealerships to shop for my first car and never buying one, my dad tells me to show up at a dealership to see if I liked a car, without telling me what kind of car it was. Again, I was sure I was wasting my time, but when I showed up at the dealership, the salesman congratulated me and gave me the keys to my new Corvette, the same one you see in this video. I almost fainted. I was 19 years old and in university. It was one of the most unexpected surprise gifts I ever received.
Oh man what a beauty
Just now in the process of getting the same exact car, maroon exterior/silver interior, and I'm stoked!😍 Can't wait!🥳
Beautiful car.
Great color combo.
Lovely car. I'm sure someone will be very happy with it.
I loved the silver interior. Much better than gray
Wow looks really awesome. I bought an 81 today and I hope I can see it one day like that.😅
Congratulations I got mine 2 years ago. Love it and take care of it.
I love the C3 Vettes. But here in Australia they're a little hard to come by. Let along a RHD.
Hello, you mentioned at the intro, "does it clunk in reverse?" in regards to the 81 vette. If you could, wouldn't kindly explain what that klunk represents? I ask as I too have a 1980 vette, very pretty, but it klunks upon manual reverse and I just cannot seem to find what the issue is. Thank you, Ernie
My 75 does the same thing, only in reverse.
transmission
❤❤ beautiful 81 Vette!❤❤
I had an 81 L81 4 speed in that color. One year color. Here is a tip. REMOVE the Clutch Fan. The car already has a large electric auxilary fan than can be hooked up with an aftermarket thermostatic switch. The Power Difference is alot. The automatic cars had a 2.87 rear axle ratio and the 4 spd had a 2.72 !! sounds strange , i know but thats how they were geared for 81. With that said. My vette ran 15.2 @ 92 with the only mod being the clutch fan removal. There is a water temp sensor on the front of the intake manifold that controls the timing and fuel. It costs less than $30 and will make the car run way faster if its bad. I changed mine and it helped as much as taking the fan off.
I’ll take it!
Missed checking the birdcage as well.
Question! How tall is the driver? How does the form factor feel? I'm a tall guy myself (6'6 range); I've test driven a C4 before, but never a C3. Thanks!
Nice! What does it sound like? 😢
Sir you have some very nice cars take care
Intake is incorrect. Needs to be sealed for the snorkels to work. No hate. Nice car. Had one.
Who should I call to buy this from you and how much are you asking? I'm impressed and give this one two thumbs up.
How can i buy this car
How much?
98,0000 lol
You didn’t say how much the car cost
Goodyear makes tires that are not rated for over 45 miles per hour………..
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beautiful car, shame that its an automatic. I know stick shifts are not for everybody but 85% of 1980 Corvettes were automatic.... why?!?
The pinstripes are crime. 😬
These C3s are not rare and they were cursed from the factory with weak engines b/c of the emissions. This would make a good LS swap to give it the power it deserves.
hi can i get your nomber
REALLY don't like you don't post the price..... Irritating.
Having owned an 81. One word awful!
You must be a mustang fan
NO WAY! I've owed 3 C3's and 2 C4's in my time. The 81 was the last one I owned and it was AWFUL as all 81 were,@@Newk16
@@russelljdjWhich year C3 is the best one to own?
@@Jack_the_rider I'd say from 70 to 79 In my opinion because in 1980 Chevy didn't make the L82 with a 4 seed. But the L48 with the 4speed was decent.
People who are really truthful, would say the 1980 - non California car, but they made less of those, so rarer. I owned a 1969, 1971, 1973 and 2 1980’s. Now remember this, I said that I owned, and I drove all these vehicles back during their hay days. The older models were real rattly , stiffer and rougher rides, the 80’s I felt rode and handled much better. But In short, it really comes down to personal opinion.