For sale by owner in Houston: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 coupe, white with red interior, removable glass T-tops, automatic transmission, factory-style alloy wheels, and a clear Texas title in hand.
FACTORY L82: VIN 1Z876AS437061 has 6 as the fifth character, identifying the car's factory L82 350/230-hp configuration. Chevrolet built 5,069 L82 Corvettes out of 40,614 total for 1980. The installed engine's stamp, partial VIN, originality, and matching-numbers status have not been verified.
RUNNING UPDATE - SEPT. 16: After fresh fuel was added, jumper cables were connected, and the carburetor received a small prime, the engine started and idled. Two short videos show it starting, idling while stationary, and responding to two brief throttle inputs.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: The seller observed light smoke after startup; its source has not been diagnosed. A known power-steering leak is also disclosed. The car has not been road-tested. Braking, steering under load, transmission operation, cooling, charging, restart behavior, and roadworthiness have not been verified. Sold as-is; buyer inspection and safe transport are recommended.
The odometer displays 71,688 miles. The Texas title is marked EXEMPT, so actual mileage is not represented. No underbody or frame inspection is represented. Buyers should inspect the frame, birdcage, fiberglass, weather seals, tires, brakes, and all systems.
Asking $9,950 OBO. Call/text Thomas at show contact info
. Please include your name and inspection availability. No trades, payment plans, verification-code requests, or vehicle release before verified cleared payment.
VIN: 1Z876AS437061
Location: Houston, TX 77018
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