Recent expenses (fuel pump replacement, injection and ignition adjustments)
The Appeal
The C3 Corvette is an instantly recognisable model thanks to its aggressive stance, pop-up headlights and T-top roof.
Originally sold in the US in 1982, this car was imported to Europe as recently as 2018 and has since spent the majority of its time in the South West of France. It still wears its original white colour and dark blue interior upholstery. However, they are seemingly showing the scars of time.
As a result, this car would provide the perfect base for a light restoration project given its great mechanical health underneath. In fact, the engine is said to be in perfect running order, starting on the button whilst the automatic transmission was fully rebuilt in 2018. This car is perfect for a passionate American motoring enthusiast ready to put in a bit of effort.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in the US in 1982
Imported to Europe by a Dutch company in 2018
Purchased at auction by the current owner in 2018
Work done for European homologation
Fully French classic car registration
Spare key with the car
Very little paperwork history included
The Interior
Original Dark Blue (22I) leather upholstery
Carpets all look to be in presentable condition
Door cards look good
Steering wheel appears in good shape
Electrically adjusted seats
Electric windows
Aftermarket radio head unit fitted by the current owner
Parcel shelf present in the boot
Air conditioning fitted but needs re-gassing
Horn does not work
Worn driver’s side door rubbers – sound deadening, water does not get into the cabin
Slight sun damage to the dashboard plastics reported by the owner
Damage to the seat trim, especially the driver’s seat
The Exterior
Car presents in its original White paint colour (paint code: 10L)
C3 Corvette generation is instantly recognisable
Removable glass T-Top roof
Rally wheels in seemingly great condition
New tyres fitted in 2018, very few miles covered since
Tinted rear window
Pop-up headlights appear to work well
The badges are all seemingly present, but could do with some TLC
Some rubbers are beginning to crack in places
Some signs of surface corrosion underneath
The owner assures us that there is no structural damage
Several areas of paint fade and lacquer peel throughout the exterior
Sizeable crack in the passenger side wing mirror stalk
The Mechanics
350ci small block V8 engine, 200hp
Automatic four-speed transmission
Gearbox was fully rebuilt in 2018
Original engine and gearbox still fitted to the car
In very sound mechanical condition
New exhaust from front to back fitted in 2018
Suspension bushings and control arms replaced in 2018
New battery recently fitted
The car reportedly starts easily
Runs well according to the owner
Recent expenses (fuel pump replacement, injection and ignition adjustments)
Summary
This C3 Corvette from 1982 is a matching numbers example that has been living in Europe, fully homologated, since 2018. It has spent the majority of that time living in the South West of France and is in need of some TLC. Showing signs of wear and tear throughout but in great mechanical condition, it is sure to present brilliantly given the time and money invested into it.
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