33-Years-Family-Owned 383-Powered 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Project

The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe (1973-1982) is sold for $9,000 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe (1973-1982)auction.

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a unique project car with a rich history, having been family-owned for over three decades. Originally acquired by the seller's grandfather in 1993, this Corvette has been a versatile vehicle, serving as an autocross, drag racing, and show car. The heart of this classic is a 383ci stroker V8 engine, paired with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, both of which were installed in the late '90s and early 2000s. The car features a striking silver metallic paint and removable glass T-top roof panels, making it a standout in any collection. While it shows only 26k miles, the mileage is TMU (True Mileage Unknown), and the engine currently has starting issues. This Corvette is perfect for enthusiasts looking to restore a classic with significant modifications already in place.

Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has been a Texas car from new and was acquired by the seller’s grandfather in 1993, who used it as an autocross, drag racing, and show car. It was refinished in 1995, and the 383ci stroker V8 and 700R4 transmission were installed in 1996 and 2003, respectively. The car w

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33-Years-Family-Owned 383-Powered 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Project — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is a unique project car with a rich history, having been family-owned for over three decades. Originally acquired by the seller's grandfather in 1993, this Corvette has been a versatile vehicle, serving as an autocross, drag racing, and show car. The heart of this classic is a 383ci stroker V8 engine, paired with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, both of which were installed in the late '90s and early 2000s. The car features a striking silver metallic paint and removable glass T-top roof panels, making it a standout in any collection. While it shows only 26k miles, the mileage is TMU (True Mileage Unknown), and the engine currently has starting issues. This Corvette is perfect for enthusiasts looking to restore a classic with significant modifications already in place.

Sold price
$9,000
Condition
Fair (2.5/10)
Bids
32
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2,332

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