1981 Chevy Corvette Walkaround & Test Drive | REVIEW SERIES [4k]

[@archiesmuck9927]

Who cares if the car only has 190 HP when you're surrounded by something that looks like this. I currently have a 1981 4-speed car with 7,200 miles on it. It scored 99.3% during an NCRS regional judging event this summer. It is the 45th car ever made at the then new Bowling Green plant on the 2nd day of production, June 2, 1981 (VIN # 00045). Only 33 cars were put together on the first day. I absolutely love these cars.

[@thud9797]

Awesome! Is it a two tone or solid color?

[@archiesmuck9927]

@@thud9797 Two-tone: Beige over Dark Bronze.

[@benn746]

For real, I'm showing this thing off cruising, not drag racing. Thing looks ridiculous to this day, a perfect design.

[@joediaz2589]

"All show but no go"?? Who FREAKIN' CARES!! These C3 Vettes - from '80 to "82 - are aesthetically the BEST looking of them all! Such eye-candy and definitely a head-turner everywhere you go!

[@yrasphong]

For a 1981..that is like super duper clean

[@brokenchainmx4350]

This is awesome my 81 is the twin to this car ❤️

[@tigergreg8]

Damn, I'd give my right nut for this car, hell, I might give both. I LOVE this year Vette. This is my all time fave car, can you tell. 😄

[@ezrahaskard3527]

There’s nothing remarkable about 1981 specifically, other than the shittier engine compared to 82

[@Lcaz8616]

@@ezrahaskard3527 The the 81-82 looks is incredible. I’d would put a 383 stroker engine in it though.

[@midnightsun2483]

The color is dark claret I have a 81 c3 with low miles and it’s 2 tone paint autumn red on top dark claret on bottom. The ol girl is a real head turner. Also reason for great looking paint is bowling green started 2 stage paint including clear coat in 81 if you have an 81 c3 from St. Louis you will get a single stage paint

[@thud9797]

St Louis was still painting lacquer like the old days right up to the end. 😀

[@enerrivers4392]

In '82, I traded my '78 L82 4spd for the '82. It was a beautiful car, many standard equipment. But, not exactly a performer. Crossfire fuel injection 4spd auto, heck even cornering lamps. From a sports car to a Grand Touring car. This time I got the glass top, I love having long trips. It was a 2seat Caddy. I ♥️ the comradery of other Vette drivers waving "Hi" @ me when in my vettes. I'm trying to get on the list for the '23 Z06. $$$$$

[@V8Adam]

GM cruise control is a bit tricky, you need to be above a certain speed, then press the button in and slowly release it. Immaculate car!

[@mrchavez1967]

I had a black 1981 corvette with white leather interior, letting it go was the biggest mistake I have ever made.

[@joediaz2589]

Why'd you let it go in first place?!

[@calvincooley1074]

Crumby power but the styling is timeless. Tilt lever on left of column in front of turn signal/cruise stalk.

[@markrichardson3566]

Wow that's a mint car❤

[@brentoatfield3607]

Screw the ncrs. When I was growing up modifying Vettes was a given.

[@SuperZoopanda]

Beautiful. How are you going to know if your doing 100?

[@FirebirdDude]

Gorgeous!

[@richardmorris6365]

One of the nicest I've seen. Remember when they were new, I wanted one so bad. Is it over 20k?

[@euroasianbob9268]

Has it gone up on BAT yet?

[@Avenarius2906]

Nice! Greetz from Germany! 👍🏼

[@ejp75]

My 1981 C3 was originally black over camel. I changed the interior to charcoal as the camel got too dirty, and had an Eckler’s Turbo body kit installed, Epsilon black mesh wheels with Michelin Pilot tires. C3 was the last true Corvette. Tilt/tele steering wheel is standard on all C3, T-Top rattle is not standard on all C3 coupes. Top snugness is adjustable at mounting point. Proof that anybody can sell cars. Doesn’t mean this guys knowledgeable about Vette’s.

[@gb23a]

Nice car. Should bring 12000 in sure

[@khalidch5858]

Of course it's beautiful and wonderful car... بالطبع سيارة جميلة و رائعة .....

[@bernybuongiorno4573]

I had one same color but the T-top were mirror ..... it was a 1980 ....... i was 17 ;)

[@christophermannmanno6318]

How much did it sell for?

[@hernandezrivas]

Beautiful Sold?

[@isaiasdiaz1192]

Epic 💛🍋

[@stevesmulski1462]

Google image search the words “Sophie Moone Corvette”. I guarantee you will NOT be disappointed. 😉

[@billreinhard4702]

Those are not the original tire type good year white outlines sorry to tell you

[@maliwilliams7262]

190 HP??

[@chuckford5927]

Yes..That's all you got in 1981. I wouldn't have drove that car at all with those original tires on them. That's totally unsafe.

[@samsciascia4004]

Dude, it was the 80's. Cars that we think were fast back then a Nissan Altima could blow away. That being said, Vette is beautiful.

[@thud9797]

But I tell you what that 190 net hp with that wide ratio 2.88 low gear T-10 4-speed would move that car pretty good. Had a friend with a new one back in the day and it was a great car to cruise in.

[@benn746]

You date one for her curves, not her brain.

[@cbttrainee5961]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@stevenrudak2428]

You have no idea how to operate this car yet you are advertising it.

[@ogg-men]

0-60 in 9.2....wtf kind of Vette is that?

[@Catadafish]

Automatic. What a shame

[@scottpalmer5671]

that car is a piece of junk ....period