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1981 Corvette Project Car -was Factory 4 Speed - Solid Texas Frame - 81 C3 Vette on 2040-cars

US $2,750.00
Year:1981 Mileage:99999
Location:

Marseilles, Illinois, United States

Marseilles, Illinois, United States
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 Here is a 1981 Corvette project that I have had stored inside for several years.  It is a rare combination of dark blue exterior, silver interior, and was a factory 4 speed manual transmission.   This was a Texas car and it has a very solid frame, floors, and birdcage.  Rear section of the body from the firewall back is in great shape, front clip (nose) was removed due to fiberglass damage.  Two front clip sections are included as pictured. Some dash pieces are missing, but the dash wiring is intact. The car has tilt / telescopic steering and power everything (steering, brakes, windows, locks, seat).  It was also set up for the rear roof top carrier. No engine or transmission are included. but engine wiring, clutch linkage and shifter linkage are still in place,

Basically, what you see in the pictures is what you get.  It is ready to restore to original or build into whatever you want such as a resto-mod with newer engine and transmission.  I was going to go with either a big block or LS motor with a 6 speed and a tilt front end, but the possibilities are endless. It currently has a clear Illinois title in my name. It's a great project, I just have too many and have decided to sell a few.  It can be inspected at any time - I'm about 70 miles southwest of Chicago along I-80. 

Serious bidders / buyers only, please.  Full payment is expected within 7 days.  Cash at time of pick-up is best,  otherwise buyer must arrange transport after payment clears. I can provide inside storage for up to 30 days as long as the car is paid for in full.  


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