SCORE!! A 1980 Corvette with only 35,000 Miles!

This is the cleanest C3 Corvette that I have seen in person. I was so excited to pick up this car and get it to my shop. We just went through it, and this is the car that makes me love my job! 35,000 miles with original books, T-Tops, T-top covers and best of all SIDE PIPES!!
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[@powerslide12]

8:57 "Do all the gauges work?"..... Yep but the clock doesn't! Lol

[@x1tekja]

81 did not come with the crossfire injection. This year had a computer controlled quadrajet carburetor. I had to rebuild mine about 5 times before I had to move on to something else. 82 had the dreaded crossfire.. and while it was looked down upon at the time, we know it is actually really an improvement from carburetors. Great find on this corvette, it is beautiful and really my favorite body style of them all.

[@rxhrds]

it’s nice to see someone so happy in life with what they do! i aspire to find something that makes me feel this way

[@bigcrowfly]

Only the 1982 of that generation Vette had an opening back glass and only on a special edition. 1983 was the year of no Vettes. Switch with the green light is the rear window defroster.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

1980 was the last year that all Corvettes were assembled in St Louis. The 81 was assembled in St Louis and Bowling Green, KY. The 1980s that were sold new in California all had 305 engines instead of the 350s. I had an 81 convertible that was modified into a convertible. It was nicely done but it was a dog performance wise. I bored it out to 355 and did the Edelbrock carb, intake, cam and heads. What a difference!

[@SH-di8im]

This has been my dream car since I was about five or six years old our neighbor used to have one and I thought it was the coolest car back then and still do

[@SH-di8im]

@Capt. Dfl Good for you man

[@olikat8]

Wheels are original. Clean design, wish they were available in a 5 x 4.5" BP with a 17"-18" diameter. Cross-fire injection is also known as "Cease-Fire"

[@bennyrobles9194]

The C3 is, and will always be cool, even more with the sidepipes. Don’t forget the sound that comes out of these pipes.! Specially with an automatic trans.

[@danf4616]

Great looking car. I'd keep it. Minor miracle the electric windows work. I've had to replace a few of those...

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I'v always liked this body style Vette. I worked on a beautiful new one back in 1981 and ended up driving it around some and it was a fun car to drive, especially at 18 years old. You have a beautiful example for sure.

[@RGIGANTI]

wow what an amazing car, still my favorite body style!!!

[@adamz2079]

It's been resprayed. The dark claret is proper, but the smoked oyster interior was not offered in 1980 only in 78 and 79 models. What you need to do is put it on a lift and inspect the condition of the bird cage and the runners above the frame rails for rust/rot.

[@Verttime364]

The oyster colored interior was offered in 1980

[@adamz2079]

@@Verttime364 No, the 1980 came in doeskin not oyster. 78 was the 25th anniversary and the first year of 2 for the C3 oyster white interior, and used again in 79. The color codes are 12C for cloth , 122 for leather both in 78 and 79. 1980 only offered doeskin in 59c cloth and 592 leather. The only other color combinations available were black-medium red-dark blue-dark green-silver and claret.

[@danielthomas2621]

I was 16 when this car was new, cool machine

[@markrichardson3566]

Wow lucky you

[@Whizkido420]

I just love ur channel, im from Uruguay and about to get my residence and start my adverture in usa doing what you do from scratch, after see 100000 dealers videos in KZbin i just watch videos from your channel now since in my opinion is the best one. Thanks for all the videos! If you can say hi to Roma from Uruguay i will be super happy, best for you and your family this 2020!

[@ackack612]

C3 and C5 are both designs that have stood the test of time. But, did he buy it right.....? Let's see what he's asking on the website and we'll know. In any event, a very nice, clean C3. Enjoy!

[@webmastersof]

Nice find craig!!! I was as excited as you were seeing that car!!!! All smiles through the entire video. That is TRUE car porn!!!!

[@gord2358]

Awesome find. Don't flip that switch; it might be the ejection seat!

[@platinumrose]

That’s gorgeous‼️ ironically, I tried to get a 2002 Corvette at auction today‼️🚗 I jumped in too late‼️ 😭

[@williamegler8771]

Our neighbors when I was growing up owned the local Chevy/Buick dealership. He said the mechanics at his shop nicknamed the Cross Fire engine Cease Fire.

[@gadsdonflag4289]

And I've been told by several mechanics that the only thing wrong with the CF injection system wer the so-called "mechanics" who didn't know how to work on or adjust them from time to time when needed. Go to the Face Book '82 Corvette Club page and ask that same question to the guys who own and work on them and they'll tell you the same. Just saying....

[@kennyshepherd8311]

I had a '72 Vette Convertible (with hard-top)! With either tops on, it leaked like a screen door on a submarine! It was like an old girlfriend, looked good but you take 'em around the block and you realize why you got rid of them!

[@wwz1011]

Nicest car I have ever seen on your channel! Congrats!! It would be tough for me to sell it.

[@scottrasmussen8258]

I almost bought a new 1979 Corvette, wish I would have, very cool design...

[@AmericaBumpertoBumper]

Nice find. Great looking Vette.

[@bedfordfrst]

Crossfire was a great system. Don't assume rumors are true. Crossfire was 82 and 84 only. No 83 vettes sold

[@Vetteman372]

1981 was last year of carb ,1982 cross fire injection 1983 no corvettes made till 84 year

[@channell11]

That's a very clean example. Somebody took good care of it.

[@OfficialWhosHim]

82 is the crossfire injection, 83 there was no corvette, 84 corvette was crossfire. And the 81 was last carburetor corvette. And the crossfire is a good motor I have a 84 corvette im the original owner it has 90k miles and it has no problems

[@hanke2588]

The Corvette has always been cool!

[@desertsunman5880]

That's the Vette I'm still looking for ... still!🏆🎯😉😎

[@soundmman1516]

@ 6:42, 1980 is non-computerized Quadrajet. 1981 is computerized Quadrajet. 1982 is Crossfire Fuel Injection.

[@allenguimond4634]

Fun to watch ! Thanks

[@tomfrenza8049]

Beautiful Vette. If I had a place to put it I would grab it.

[@frankpavan7865]

congratulations!!! Great car!!!

[@70redcutlass]

80 and 81 were still carburetor cars. The 82 was the first fuel injected cross fire and last c3 and the 83 was not done and the 84 c4 was also cross fire.

[@thomastommy1192]

it's your age that makes you want that Vet. You are going through the change old dude, LMAO@YOU.

[@muskokamike127]

Let him have his fun while he can. I love vettes, a buddy has this exact same year except his is all original and stock. only issue is he has to run around to the passenger side to pull me out because my knees are shot.

[@FlyingWheels]

🤣😂

[@davidjaxson59]

I admit it is my age that made me want my90 ZR-1. That being said it is an awesome car.

[@muskokamike127]

@@davidjaxson59 who cares? The beauty about it is you can afford it so go right ahead and piss on anyone who looks down on you for it. The funny thing is: women laugh at middle aged men in sports cars but think it is perfectly fine to pay the same amount in shoes and dresses that they'll only wear once hahaha Fuck em if they don't like it .

[@vincenobile6456]

very nice. nice to see an oldschool car. growing up in the 80s those vettes were the coolest things on the road along with the trans ams and z28 . those were the days. be nice to see more .on the channel .muscle car era.

[@liljackson6461]

This guy that did my grandpas plumbing his friend has one and it’s at his house and I want it soooooo bad omg

[@augustbaby8254]

Congrats, It seemed like Christmas in Feburary for you with this gem. Was almost certain you was going to keep that 1 for a while and have a little fun with her.

[@oldpirate7434]

I had a new 1981 L82 in the same color exterior and beige cloth interior with glass mirror t-tops.

[@wheelanddeal5632]

1980. Carb. 1981 carb. 1982. Crossfire also year for collector edition . No corvette for 83 84 first year of c4 corvette a d yes crossfire . Nice car great find.

[@rogerklein706]

Nice car.. had a 1981 myself. 1982 was the cross fire injection. And, 1982 was the only year the rear hatched opened. Chevy skipped 1983 and came out with the C4 in 1984. This is a great example though...

[@alexross5620]

it's a fiberglass car so you'll never see any rust on the body on the frame that's a different story they always used to rust from the frame up that looks like you got a good car

[@rwilliams101]

Awesome car!! Miss my 1980 Silver Vette but, love my new 19 C7 Arctic white !!

[@alexross5620]

Car looks amazing you're correct 81 was crossfire injection as well as 82 they did not stop making the Corvette until 82 start they had so money left over 82. So what did Chevy dealerships from what my friend tells me whether it's correct or not used to work at a Chevy dealership says there were so many 82 leftover they were reinventing them in 80 3 before they left they're simply plant and selling them as 83 I don't know if that's correct or not. But that's what he said everybody one of the 84 Corvette so they were stuck or the 82 + 80 two and a half or whatever they call them. the funny thing is the 84 Corvettes had a crossfire fuel injection like the 82 and threes which is complete garbage. then if you wanted to Trifecta you got a Doug Nash 4 + 3 speed which every other gear was an overdrive like a splitter it was a garbage transmission. 84 on the turbine style rims with black in the center 85 and 6 was a dark charcoal 87 were silver machine finish also an easy way to look at the exhaust tips they had four exhaust tips and 84 is pointed down or 85 on up with just straight duals on each side as well as a black center of the wheel

[@robgribble1]

1980 & 1981 were standard 350 L82 or L48 or 305. 1982 was crossfire injection. No 1983 model year corvette. Rear glass hatch was 1982 only.

[@alexross5620]

@@robgribble1in 1982 you on your way you can get that rear popping class was to get to collector edition it was not an option for any other car. You can make it work but it took a lot of work to retrofit that window it was not a bolt-on process . And it was not an option for a standard Corvette it only came standard on a collector edition Vette

[@alexross5620]

@@robgribble1 and like I said they the left over 82 we're being sold 83. At like I said before my friend who used to work at a dealership shed that's so quarterbacks that were still the manufacturing were left at the manufacturing plant we're getting 83 VIN numbers I don't know if that's true or not. I do know about the rear window being collector car only

[@bassb450]

82's were sold as 82's . They may have still been selling them in 83 but they were still 82's. I bought my 2019 Grand Sport that was built in Nov of 2018, does that mean it's a 2018? Of course not.

[@alexross5620]

@@bassb450 like I said several times before I don't know that to be true that is what he told me. The only thing I know to be true is the rear window on collector car popping up add the 80 tooth being crossfire fuel injection

[@josevilla8536]

Man that's a beautiful car and art piece enjoy how you said it now that's a cold start now that's a cold start

[@Cuzin_slipp]

Wrap your a$$ in fiberglass...timeless cool car!

[@luisbarrera1]

Beautiful piece of art!!!

[@MrCarlyMS]

Great car, had one. Fun video.

[@jgroves55]

beautiful car , what a find good for you

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Great Clasic Car, and in very good Condition🤔👍🇺🇸

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Really nice car!

[@jeffthornton6998]

Great car. I’d just change out the radio to one with a black face.

[@brianjschumer]

A year late to the show, little dangle button with green light..is a rear defroster..engages those heat grids in rear glass.

[@markblack6600]

The green switch is for the rear window de froster

[@Vetteman372]

rear defog is the switch you asked about

[@mikegregory4036]

I love all vettes just got a 1978 today so stoked

[@inhawaii4941]

130k plus miles

[@markrichardson3566]

Classic car baby

[@toothmaker1216]

I need to become a used car dealer just to be around cars like that Corvette! That is one of my all time favorites. I’m jealous! This video would have been worth the time just for the soundtrack of that engine.

[@googleusergp]

1981 did not have Cross Fire injection, 1982 did. 1981 had a 5.7 VIN code "6" 350 Chevrolet small block as the only option for the engine. The 1982 models were all Cross Fire and that engine carried over into 1984 with the introduction of the C4. 1985 started with the Tuned Port Injection MFI engine, that's VIN code "8", aka RPO code "L98". 1980 cars in California had a 305 V8, RPO code "LG4" VIN code "H" and the rest of the country could have had a standard L-48 350 (VIN code 8, like this one) or a 350 L82 (VIN code 6). All 1980 Corvettes were made at the St. Louis, MO assembly plant as well as some 1981 models. Mid-way through in 1981, production switched to Bowling Green, KY and that is where they have been made ever since. From what I can gather the person that bought it new is still alive and around 72 years old, so they would have bought this car new when they were about 30 years old. That switch is for the rear window defogger. This car is code #76 Dark Claret exterior paint with code #122 Oyster leather interior.

[@brianko345]

Chevy did make 15 1983 corvettes, they destroyed all but two. I think there is one left in the corvette museum in KY.

[@maliwilliams7262]

Like a Silicon Super-Model, al Show, No Go..But I Get it, Indeed, a Beautiful car!!

[@CONTENDER791]

82 was the crossfire , no 83 Corvette and 84 was the crossfire. 85 went to the L98 Tuned Port injection engine.

[@melissagreenberg2788]

That switch may do the rear window defogger

[@aln.8135]

Correct..rear window defrost...always take care when cleaning the rear window glass, obviously on the inside where the wires are. Never had a problem on my 1979 L-82 4 spd...the clock was another story ! Had chrome Hooker headers and sidepipes for a while..just use caution when exiting when wearing shorts !

[@startingtech3900]

side pipes look great

[@MICHAELJARVILLA]

Side pipes are dope! (Whole car is sweet!) ... I would keep it if were you! (Needs some engine mods to “ wake it up!”) but definitely a nice ride! 🤘

[@muskokamike127]

That toggle next to the heater controls: rear defroster maybe?

[@montypowers624]

Rear defroster is correct.

[@aussieas.9296]

What a time machine! Grow a mullet and a moustache, get some aviators, a muscle shirt and find that old 80s mixed tape. If you pass a clock tower at exactly 88 mph lighting could strike. ..I’m just saying, you never know.

[@FlyingWheels]

😅🤣😂

[@gregboyington4896]

The C-3 Corvettes are the best body style of all the vettes. No rust because you got it down south, wasn't from a coastal city. I live in Charleston SC and the salt air is a bitch! Constant battle with rust at the beach. Too bad it's a auto transmission, 80-82 a lot of them were, the '82 was only available in automatic, plus lousy horsepower. A lot of the engine has been upgraded so not stock but probably get more power out of it.

[@MarcosSilva-kd3kz]

beautiful....

[@muskokamike127]

What's really funny about those side pipes? It sounds just like my Harley with stock mufflers lol (seriously it does!)

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Lovely old car

[@dzim8822]

10:03 This car had a 85 mph max speedometer, lol! This was a product of the 55 mph national speed limit-era.

[@mikeinkc797]

Amazing car I love it

[@leoncampbell2459]

Really nice car

[@goblue3090]

Great channel, keep it up!

[@markrichardson3566]

Sweet vette for sure

[@I-4050]

Pop up, up and down headlights!!!

[@patriceboucher5006]

I like the sound, what are your mufflers ??

[@larryfarley9943]

I like the 77 it was the last year of the stingrays with the flat back glass

[@gadsdonflag4289]

How could you NOT think these cars are cool?? I just (2 weeks ago) bought an '82 Corvette Collector Edition with only 24,700 miles on it. And as for the T-Top Vettes, they first came out in '68, not the late '70s. Headlights never work?? I've owned 9 C3s over the past 30 years and ALL OF THEM worked.....slow maybe, but they all worked. The '82 had the Cross Fire injection, no Corvettes in '83. And one last thing....there was nothing wrong with the Cross Fire Injection system. The ONLY problem with them is that so few "mechanics" knew how to work on them or adjust them when needed, so their "tinkering" with them just made them worse......fact. Go to the Face Book '82 Corvette Club page and ask that same question to the guys who own and restore them and they'll tell you the same. Just saying......

[@markrichardson3566]

The books are very important

[@floCloud]

Nice !

[@terrylessmann2274]

I am NOT a Corvette guy, but isn't the Dark Cleret a kind of rare color?

[@dzim8822]

They never stopped making the Corvette. 1981 was similar. The 1982 model was the last year of this body style. In 1983 it was redesigned with the new body style. Or did you mean that they just stopped making Cross-Fire Injection?

[@jodypowell1961]

I bought a brand new 1981 Vette because I waited and saw that Chevrolet put the small fin on the back since 1973. So no 1980 Vette came with the fin on back!! Add on aftermarket fin and side pipes!

[@googleusergp]

1980 had the built in rear "fin", it was technically the first year for it. 1980 was a "slight" update to the body, although they are the same generation from 1968 to 1982.

[@coolchris478]

I have the same books too

[@sharpwolf5663]

What website did you use to find this cars?

[@davidneal113]

I feel the same way about the c3 corvettes

[@russkester7006]

First cross-fire was 82. Only Year without a Vette was 83.

[@shane-fp7hq]

I have the 1980 l-48 mm4 close ratio 4 speed, I put the chrome pipes on mine too, changed my rims to corvette rally because I couldn’t stand the factory rims. Nice car though...

[@alexross5620]

the only class that ever opened was on the 1982 collector car edition it had a custom faded paint job with an Aztec the gold and I had special rims that looks like turbine with special center caps and a silver's gold leather interior. The hot shut up if you have an 80 or current fat with the swap out the collector edition class and and shocks it was a project cuz you had to pull the whole thing apart

[@Verttime364]

It's not called Aztec gold it's called beige silver

[@hectorgutierrez7682]

Whats the name of online auction where u bought the vette?

[@darrenhankner5282]

score!! I have a 1993 40th anniversary with 41k.

[@robsem1]

I know I'm a bit late but is this still up for sale lol?

[@devonnajohnson8748]

Nice

[@vette5962]

Super cool vette Greg let's hope you don't sell this 1

[@Superman-23]

I'm interested is it still for sale?

[@johnhoward7298]

TIME CAPSULE PROBABLY THE CLEANEST ONE LEFT ( damn shame a SOUTHERN vett wound up so far NORTH ) !!!!

[@fastvmax1]

Repainted but still looks nice.