VIN 1Z878AS405892

Car Year:	1980
Car's approximate birthday:	November 12, 1979
Owner:	eBay Motors enjoi
City:	Dana Point
State:	California
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	1Z878AS405892
State:	Nice Driver
Exterior:	28 Dark Blue	(10.18%)
Interior:	292 Dark Blue (Leather)	(6.78%)
Wheels:	Alloy
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	1YZ87	Base Corvette Sport Coupe (190hp)	100.00%	13,140.24
	AU3	Power Door Locks	80.49%	140.00
	C49	Rear Window Defogger	90.09%	109.00
	K30	Cruise Control	75.89%	123.00
	MX1	Automatic Transmission	85.78%	0.00
	N90	Aluminum Wheels (4)	84.03%	407.00
	QGB	White Letter SBR Tires, P255/70R15	64.53%	62.00
	U81	Dual Rear Speakers	90.24%	52.00
	UM2	AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track tape	38.68%	155.00
	V54	Roof Panel Carrier	9.25%	125.00
	Total		0.000379517098782% (1 Cars)	14,313.24
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Other details:	Mileage: 34,477 on odometer
Car history:
Posted 06/08/2019 This 1980 Corvette was manufactured thirty-nine years ago and was purchased new at Green Chevrolet in Peoria, IL by the owner of one of the largest local private insurance companies: there spending most of its life garaged in Peoria Heights, IL. After the original owner passed, his family was reluctant to sell and the dealer wanted to buy the car back (from what I was told.) A family friend ended up purchasing the car and became the second owner who once again sparingly drove the car himself, only using it the last few years to travel with his wife back and forth between Pekin and the Chicago suburbs on summer days: where his son lives and who recently sold us the car. Thereafter I shipped the car to Orange County, California. This time capsule has only had two titled owners in almost forty years and it shows! EXTERIOR The exterior body shows mostly original paint (We repainted the front and rear bumpers because the original painted had gone flat.) The factory paint's metallic still shows beautifully in person. Of course all of the body panels still have their original bonding strips and no repairs or cracks are evident. You'll even note the factory original Unleaded Fuel Only sticker near the gas door. The headlights pop up and down well and all of the exterior brake lights and turn signals work. The wipers work as well. All of the factory weather strip remains soft to the touch. The doors open and close with ease. All of the original glass remains in place and isn't scratched up. I did replace the front rubber sweep under the air dam with a new reproduction rubber. A new aluminized (doesn't rust) exhaust system has been installed on the car with new catalytic converters and mufflers. The original spare tire carrier still looks great too and no one has ever put a jack underneath it. You'll notice the oil change stickers in the door jamb documenting the low mileage over the years (aside from the spectacular condition of this factory original 'Vette!) INTERIOR The interior is all factory and presents like the original low miles car it is. The seats, door panels, carpet, dash and headliners show no rips, tears or holes. The power windows and power door locks still work like new. The steering column is nice and tight and both the steering wheel as well the brake pedal show very little to no noticeable wear. Even the gauges still look like new and all of the original silver striping around the bezel and shift plate has held up amazingly well as you can see in the pictures. All of the gauges work except for the clock. (Corvettes came with clocks so you know what time they left the factory.) The car has the original 8-track stereo but I installed a wireless Bluetooth amp that directly connects to any smartphone for playing music and apps. The rear compartment doors work great (we replaced the frames with a new reproduction unit) and the original jack and handle remain underneath the rear compartment tray which currently stores the original black vinyl t-top bags. You'll also notice the factory optioned t-top holders in their correct color coded factory original valise. I also installed new door sill plates because the originals were scratched. MECHANICALS This may be the most original motor compartment I have ever seen on an 1980. The numbers matching 350 Cubic Inch motor has plenty of get up and go. (Starting in 1972, Chevrolet horsepower specs were re-calculated from gross horsepower to net horsepower. Previously horsepower was measured on a blueprinted engine without the accessories: i.e. alternator, A/C, P/S etc. Combined with de-tuning from the factory to meet emission's standards compliance, these spry Corvettes get an undeserved bad horsepower rap.) Regardless, the drive-train is spirited and will put you back in your seat. The Corvette also just passed its California emissions certification. The car has received a complete tune up including all new wires, plugs, cap, rotor, belts, hoses, filters, valve cover gaskets and complete fluids change. The carburetor has also received a high quality rebuild. Regardless, the compartment is so largely untouched that even the original air cleaner baffles are intact and have never been replaced (and don't need to be.) The car brakes great with four replacement brake calipers including new pads: stopping the car with ease. You'll also notice the four newer BF Goodrich radial TA's on the polished factory optioned slotted aluminum wheels. The car received a four wheel alignment and it tracks straight down the road. Even the A/C has been charged and blows cold!
For Sale:	No
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