Skyway Classics
10420 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
1981 Chevrolet CorvetteWhy This Car Is SpecialWe have a super color combination on a 1981 Corvette here today at Skyway Classics with a Claret Red exterior paint job and a grey interior.1981 Corvettes were a special year because it was the first year Corvettes were ever produced in two factories at one time. The new Bowling Green, Kentucky plant produced its first Corvette on June 1,1981 while the St. Louis plant was producing its last Corvettes.Features1981 Chevrolet Corvette5.7 Liter 350 Cubic Inch 4-Barrel V8 engineBlack-accented magnesium Valve coversFactory exhaust manifoldsChrome-plated air cleaner coverAuxiliary electric cooling fanComputer command controlHigh Energy Ignition systemAutomatic transmission with converter clutchConsole-mounted shift lever with leather bootLimited-slip rear axle with aluminum differential housing supportPower windows with console-mounted controlsAM/FM push-button radio with dual front speakers and fixed mast antennaAir conditioning heater and defroster with 3-speed blowerFull instrumentation speedometer with trip odometer, 7000-RPM tach, voltmeter, oil pressure and water temperature gages.Quartz analog clockIlluminated visor mirror for passengerCourtesy and dome lights with time delayDual-unit retractable headlamps with halogen inner high beamsRemovable roof panelsTinted glass for all windowsDual body color sport mirrors with remote controlsGrey Leather Twin Bucket SeatsTilt-Telescopic steering wheel with leather-wrap rimCenter console with coin trayPower steeringPower four-wheel disc brakes with dual hydraulic circuits and brake warning lightFutura GLS Super Sport GT Raised White Letter tiresFactory mag wheelsIndependent front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer barIndependent rear suspension with Fiberglass-reinforced composite single leaf springAutomatic speed control with Resume Speed featureSix-way power driver's seatElectric rear window defoggerRemovable glass roof panelsPower door lock systemClaret Red paintMechanicalThe 1981 Corvette had only one powerplant available, a 350 cubic inch engine that produced 190 horsepower and was now designated the L81. This engine has the 3-speed automatic transmission and the Rochester Quadrajet Carb on it and looks absolutely stock as well as the engine compartment.It has the factory correct chrome air cleaner lid and cast magnesium valve covers dressing the engine and factory exhaust manifolds, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes with dual hydraulic circuits and brake warning light, computer control system, as well as an auxiliary electric engine cooling fan and rides on performance raised white letter Futura GLS Super Sport GT Raised White Letter tires on factory aluminum wheels.The 1981 Corvette had a published 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds and was the fastest American made car in 1981.InteriorThe grey leather bucket seat interior is great with its matching carpeting, dash, side panels, and console and really compliments off the exterior graphite paint. It features an adjustable driver's seat, a center instrument panel full of factory gauges, power windows with console-mounted controls, AM/FM stereo radio with dual front speakers and fixed mast antenna, air conditioning heater and defroster with 3-speed blower, 7000-RPM tach, Quartz analog clock, illuminated visor mirror for passenger, tinted glass for all windows, electric rear window defogger, removable glass roof panels, and a power door lock system.ExteriorThe Claret Red exterior paint looks great with the cast aluminum wheels, a rear factory spoiler, power remote outside mirrors, and the final legacy of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, the first US production car to feature T-tops.ConclusionC3 Corvettes are becoming very popular now with the movement to go retro back in the Corvette collector hobby. If you wanted a C3 Corvette you need to come see and drive this 1981 Corvette at Skyway Classics.So give us a call at
Year: | 1981 |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Mileage: | 94412 |
Exterior Color: | Maroon |
Interior Color: | Tan |
Trim: | Base 2dr Coupe |
Body: | Coupe |
Stock: | 2029-FL |
Engine Size: | 5.7L V8 |
Transmission: | automatic |
Vin: | 1G1AY876XB5415686 |
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