1980 Corvette

[shirtman]

The build list says flame red, but it does not seem like any flame red I have ever seen. I will get some pics when I can. Hard to tell from the pic that the comparison matches in my mind's eye, as I saw the car a couple of days ago.



This is a Sunday driver. The model year was limited to '87 or less as he wanted to get classic tags in PA, which requires it to be a minimum 15 years old. Insurance drops to approx. $300 for the year when it meets this requirement. It will be driven only on nice days with no salt or such on the road. He just wanted one to have fun in, but one that he could keep in pretty good shape, probably not to show, but to pamper. He already has two other cars to drive when it rains or worse.



I realize this car may not be a perfect 60s car, or a late model supercar. It also not the $ that folks get for either of them. He is very happy to have purchased it, and I am sure will enjoy it for years to come. Someday maybe it will go for a 67 big block or something like that :xyxthumbs



Gauges, btw, are in good shape. All work, all switches are functioning. These guys have been selling corvettes for many years. Family run business. Very reputable. Very Knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them.





Now the fun starts. Too bad it is getting cold here. I'll bet he will want to work on it no matter what. Also too bad the car is not his until next Wed. or so, as this weekend would make for fine detailing, given an anticipated temp in the 60s.



I will post a before and after (if it comes out well that is HA!).



Jeff

 

[imported_Aurora40]

Well, I'm sure he'll love it. That car is a torque monster. Just off idle it makes 280 lb-ft of torque. It peaks at 345 lb-ft at like 3200 rpm. It tapers off on the high-end, though, but for everyday fun low-end torque is the thing to have.



Yes, my car was flame red too. When I first heard the name I thought it was a mistake. Flame red sounds like bright red. However, I'm sure his is the same dark red as mine since they were both 1987 models.



Oh, one last thing to see about is that the lumbar on the seat inflates properly and that all the power adjustments work right. I forgot because my car didn't have the sport seats. They are sort of expensive to fix, but you can buy kits to replace single motors or air bladders now instead of the GM fix of replacing the whole seat.



I definitely want to see some pictures!

 

[mortalkombatrebirth]

If you can afford $17k for a corvette you can do lots better than a 1987. YOu should be able to get a clean 92 or 93 with an lt1 300 hp engine and lots more refinements. There's lots of good corvettes out there due to the economy...shop around!