1980 Chevrolet Corvette Auto MY80
QLD • Private
21
Odometer21,950km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 – 22,000 Original Miles – Unmodified Survivor
This 1980 C3 Corvette is a rare low mileage survivor with just 22,000 original miles. It remains essentially as it left the showroom — factory correct, unmodified, and exceptionally well preserved. The car presents beautifully inside and out, with the red leather interior in outstanding condition.
Mechanical Condition
A significant amount of recent maintenance has been completed to ensure reliability and drivability:
• New spark plugs
• Rocker cover gaskets
• Carburetor tune
• New front and rear shock absorbers
• Lower control arm bushes
• Brake fluid flush
• Wheel alignment
• Exhaust system replaced in 409 stainless steel
• New AC Delco A/C compressor
The car drives exactly as a low mile C3 should — tight, smooth, and responsive.
Documentation & Extras
Included with the sale:
• Original owner’s manual
• NCRS manual
• Extensive original sales documentation
• Original targa top storage covers
• Original factory CB radi0
Registration & Location
The car is currently on non transferable club registration and personalised plates are not included. The vehicle is located in Montville, QLD. A current Queensland RWC will be supplied to the buyer.
Pricing Rationale
This Corvette is priced to reflect its rarity, originality and condition. With just 22,000 documented miles, an untouched factory specification, and extensive recent mechanical work, it sits well above the typical driver grade C3s on the Australian market. Most examples available locally have significantly higher mileage, aftermarket modifications, or require restoration. Low mile, unmodified survivors with original documentation are now extremely difficult to source, and values for clean late C3s have been steadily strengthening. The asking price reflects the car’s authenticity, provenance and overall presentation, and positions it fairly within the top tier of collector grade C3 Corvettes available in Australia.
Car details
øVehicle description
C3 MY1980 Targa 2dr Auto 3sp 350
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 350L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
1 month/June 2026
Build date
January 1980
Compliance date
January 1980
Model year
MY80
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20324491
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5735cc
Engine Size (L)
5.7L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Launch Year
1980
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
C3
Series
C3
Model Year
MY80
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
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Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
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Alan is the sellerLocation
Montville, QLD 4560
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