Claret Metallic (burgundy) From Bowling Green Factory, 65,939 Actual Miles on 2040-cars
Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8 Gas 5.7 350
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Factory Glass T Tops, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Driver Seat, Power Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 65,939
Exterior Color: Claret (Burgundy)
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is ready for your summer time enjoyment!! This car has the Dark Claret Metallic paint. It is a beautiful and hard to find burgundy color. I have owned this car since 2006 and have restored it to its original beauty. Runs and handles great! It was the 8,819th Corvette made in the Bowling Green factory (there were only 8,995 made in Bowling Green for the 1981 model) I have replaced the seats, door panels, carpet, steering wheel, seat belts and weather stripping. Almost all power options work, which is extremely rare with 1981 Corvettes! Working power options include: Windows, Driver Seat, Locks, Cruise, Tilt, Mirrors, Rear defrost. Needs new power antenna (approx $100 cost). T-tops are chip free and have new weatherstripping (includes storage bag). Headlights work great. Dome lights and dash lights can be temperamental. Defrost. Air and Heat all work. |
Chevrolet Corvette for Sale
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