Fuel-Injected 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Description

The C3 Corvette entered 1981 in the final stretch of its fifteen-year production run, and while emissions regulations and fuel economy mandates had significantly reduced performance from the muscle car era peaks, the platform's fundamental character — fiberglass body, independent rear suspension, and a V8 driving the rear wheels — remained intact.

This 1981 Corvette Coupe is finished in Torch Red and has been modified by the seller with a GM 350ci HO Deluxe crate engine paired with a rebuilt 700R4 automatic transmission and a 3.07 rear differential. The engine breathes through a Holley Sniper throttle-body electronic fuel-injection system, and is cooled by a DeWitts aluminum radiator. The braking system has been upgraded with Wilwood calipers, drilled and slotted rotors, braided lines, and replacement booster and master cylinder, and the front suspension has been overhauled front and rear featuring rear coilovers and a Borgeson power steering conversion.

Inside, the red interior features replacement wiring as well as a retro-style head unit, and the car is equipped with removable T-top panels.

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean North Carolina title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• GM 350ci crate engine, rated at 330 horsepower

• Holley Sniper throttle-body EFI conversion

• Rebuilt 700R4 automatic transmission

• Wilwood brakes

• Coilover rear suspension

• Borgeson power steering gearbox

• Complete interior renewal

• Full electrical rewire

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• T-top removable roof panels

• Pop-up headlights

• 15-inch slotted wheels

• Power-assisted disc brakes

• Bucket seats

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Center-stacked auxiliary gauges

• Power windows

Modifications

Engine & Drivetrain:

• GM 350 HO Deluxe crate engine

  • Rated at 330 horsepower (P/N 12496968)

• Holley Sniper throttle-body EFI conversion

• Rebuilt 700R4 automatic transmission

• Rebuilt differential, 3.07 gear ratio

• DeWitts aluminum radiator

• Custom dual exhaust

Brakes:

• Wilwood brake calipers

• Drilled and slotted rotors

• Braided brake lines

• Replacement rake booster and master cylinder

Suspension & Steering:

• Borgeson power steering gearbox

• Coilover rear suspension

• Performance rear sway bars

• Adjustable rear strut rods with urethane bushings

• Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires

Body & Exterior:

• Headlight doors converted to electric motor

• Big block-style hood

• Repainted in 2011

• Rear spoiler

Interior:

• Various stock components replaced

• Custom Autosound Bluetooth radio

• Aftermarket speakers

• Power antenna

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

The following items are said to have been replaced by the seller:

• Fuel tank

• Alternator

• Brake booster and master cylinder

• Parking brake shoes, cables, and hardware

• Front suspension rebuilt — control arm bushings, ball joints, and springs

• Steering linkage

• Front shocks

• Bushings, bearings, seals, and U-joints

• A/C compressor and condenser

• Heater core and heat control valve

• Door glass and window regulators

• Door lock actuators

• Weatherstripping

• Wiper motor

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle’s condition are available in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the seller in 2011. The included CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists reporting gaps and registration history starting in 1991 in South Carolina, Alabama, and North Carolina since 2009.