- Desirable 5.7-liter L82 V-8 engine
- Power steering, power brakes, and removable T-tops
- Acquired by the Passport Collection in 2006
LOT 361
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From the Passport Collection
1980 Chevrolet Corvette L82
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Although the American high-performance car had virtually been legislated out of existence by the mid-1970s, Chevrolet's Corvette carried on and continued as the universal object of desire for committed driving enthusiasts. The third-generation Corvette's "Mako Shark" show-car-inspired body design, which ran from 1967 to 1982, adapted itself quite readily to the fast-changing times. In particular, the Corvette's frontal styling, revised in 1973, incorporated a government-mandated five-mph bumper design while retaining the Corvette's traditionally clean and sleek bodylines. Revision of the Corvette's tail to a DOT-required impact-type rear bumper followed for 1974 and many other detail changes, particularly to the interior and instrumentation, continued to refine and enhance the Corvette as a comfortable and serious driver's car by any standard.
Sure, horsepower output was down and big-block engines were dropped after 1974, but the Corvette still offered a pair of powerful small-block V-8 engines, in standard L48 and upgraded L82 tune, along with performance-oriented rear axle ratios and suspension options. With their strong torque output and relatively light weight, Corvettes of this era still provided strong performance and thrilling driving dynamics in keeping with the car's well-established reputation. Corvette styling was further refined for 1978 with the Corvette now featuring a sleek fastback rear window treatment.
Owned by the Passport Collection for the last 19 years, this code 52 Yellow Corvette is equipped with the desirable, optional L82 V-8 engine. This is a high-performance version of Chevy's small-block 5.7-liter (350-cubic-inch) V-8 that produced 230 horsepower. The L82 was the most powerful engine available in the 1980 Corvette, positioned above the base L48 (190 HP). It had performance enhancements like higher compression, a hotter camshaft, and a better-flowing intake manifold. Paired with the automatic, such as this example, it was the hottest ticket in town for the year.
The cabin features comfortable bucket seats with Oyster leather upholstery and plenty of space for luggage and bags on the carpet shelf. The odometer shows just 46,258 miles which tracks with the overall condition of the car, but due to its age, the title does read exempt. The interior offers amenities like air-conditioning, power windows, and an upgraded Alpine stereo system and speakers. And when the weather is favorable, you can remove the glass T-tops, store them in the rear, and enjoy open-air motoring at its finest. Equipped with power steering and power brakes, this well-maintained, high horsepower L82 Vette is a pleasure to drive and is a splendid example of what sports cars of the early '80s were all about.
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