1980 4-speed Corvette

I’ve owned this classic Corvette since 2012. It’s been well cared for, and I hate to sell it, but it’s served its purpose in my life, fulfilled a childhood dream, and now it’s time to pass it on to the next Corvette lover. Perhaps I’ll get a different Vette down the road. Originally a TX car, it now resides in NW Michigan (Benzonia, just south of Traverse City). A great example of a classic car. Not perfect, but darn good. Asking $15,000

The combination of the 4-speed and the Dark Claret interior and exterior make this a somewhat rare Vette by 1980. It has always been garage-stored since I’ve owned it and has never seen weather worse than a surprise rain sprinkle since 2012. While the small block 350 is not original to the car as far as I can tell, the combination of true dual exhaust and the completely refurbished and re-geared differential has always made it plenty peppy enough for me. The odometer shows 82,728 miles. The car will come with a clean MI title, variety of manuals, any extra parts I may have, a cover, and any other odds and ends that I can locate in the garage. See below for the highlights of the work and repairs done. As most do- I’ve spent a LOT of time and money on the car that will never be recovered. That’s okay. I enjoyed the hobby. -Chris, email at relax@betsieriversideresort.com

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  • INTERIOR
  • Kenwood stereo with bluetooth adapter; Kenwood compact sub in storage compartment
  • Pioneer 6*9 speakers in rear deck
  • Padded case for t-tops; garage car cover included
  • Newer carpeted footwell and rear mats (interior carpet is not new however)
  • Reflectix material under all carpet in front areas
  • AEM air/fuel ration gauge with Bosch 4.9 LSU wideband sensor installed
  • EXTERIOR
  • Dark Claret interior and exterior- paint is in good shape with only minor blemishes (some scratches and road chips)
  • Newer headlight vacuum canisters- headlights work as they should w/no delay
  • 15″ Cragar SuperStar wheels- tires are Cooper Cobra p235/60r15 front, p255/60r15 rear
  • Spare tire and carrier removed, but I still have the carrier if desired
  • Most exterior bulbs replaced
  • All brake calipers & soft lines replaced- calipers with stainless-steel sleeved o-ring version
  • ENGINE AREA
  • Non-original SB350 with Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
  • Edelbrock 1806 Carb- Thunder series AVS
  • Upgraded alternator and battery cable; Accel 140003 ignition coil; battery cutoff switch
  • Complete Borgeson steering conversion with added Ridetech brace
  • Speed Direct spreader bar
  • DB Electrical Mini Racing PMGR Starter
  • Replaced mechanical fuel pump, lines, lines to carb and filter
  • Factory AC is present & was working in TX but has no refrigerant currently due to hose leak (not needed in MI!)
  • Heater core was bypassed/looped but can easily be changed back… TX heat again
  • UNDERSIDE
  • Dual exhaust w/no catalytic convertor
  • DEI heat shielding under driver/passenger areas
  • Exhaust pipes wrapped near fiberglass spring for heat control
  • Steel spring replaced with VB&P 330# fiberglass monospring
  • All u-joints replaced with new Spicer; half-shafts painted
  • Batwing snubber bushing & mounts replaced; front swaybar bushings/links replaced
  • QA1 shocks installed in rear
  • VB&P adjustable camber strut rods installed in rear
  • Differential serviced and rebuilt (drain plug added)- regeared from Dana 3.08 to 3.54 by Mike Dyer (Tracdogg2)
  • Have a new-in-box set of Global West tubular upper control arms (CTA-31A)- value- >$600

If I kept the car, what would I work on next? I’d install the Global West upper control arms and perhaps refurb or replace the lowers, then install new springs and shocks up front to compliment the reworked rear suspension. Then I’d probably begin replacing window and t-top seals as mine have some wear and age. After that? Not much! Drive it. Enjoy it. Pass it on…

As we own our own business, we are often working long hours in-season (May-Oct). Please contact me to arrange for a showing/test drive, but I’m happy to answer any questions via email at any time! We understand that living in NW Michigan would make it a trip to see the car, but it’s beautiful up here and worth the drive up north!

Here’s a walk-around video of the exterior: https://youtube.com/shorts/s4a6FITOKTU?feature=share

Here’s a walk-around video of the interior: https://youtube.com/shorts/U_V_CztwdHk?feature=share

Here’s a walk-around video of the engine bay: https://youtube.com/shorts/gXWM8OPeya0?feature=share