£8,100
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Trade Classics • UK • 12 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£8,100
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3
UK • 12 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3, with approximately 78,119KM mileage, features a 5.7-litre engine and automatic transmission. While the car presents a striking red exterior with a tan interior, it has cosmetic issues like scratches, a cracked bumper, and some mechanical issues needing attention, such as electrical issues and the gearbox.
Condition
5
The car has noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear. There are scratches and marks on the car, including a big crack on the front bumper, minor age-related imperfections visible upon closer inspection, and some stain marks visible in the footwells and rear bench. The RPM counter is not working, the pop-up headlights remain in the raised position and do not retract, the passenger-side window requires wiring, and the driver’s side window doesn't close all the way to the top. The gearbox may need some attention as the changes are not as precise as they should be. Moderate reconditioning is needed.
/ 10
48,540 miles
1Z878AS421475
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
ETH 763V
1980
Auction
£8,100
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Trade Classics • UK • 12 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
By the late 1970s, the C3 had evolved into a refined yet still unmistakably dramatic grand tourer.
Long bonnet, muscular haunches, quad headlamps and removable T-top panels all combined to create one of the most recognisable silhouettes of the era.
Beneath that sweeping bodywork sits the legendary 5.7-litre V8, delivering the deep, unmistakable soundtrack that defines the Corvette experience.
Coming to market after almost a year with our vendor, this particular example presents in striking red with a tan interior, a classic and highly desirable colour combination that suits the car’s character perfectly.
With its period details, strong road presence and charismatic V8 performance, it remains every inch the all-American icon.
Price Analysis vs Other Corvette C3s
£2,226
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,603,060
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th Mar 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
77,325 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Mar 2021, 77,325 miles
Passed
On 14th Mar 2020, 77,149 miles
Passed
On 28th Mar 2019, 76,946 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Trade Classics
Blackdown Mill, Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6QT
Operating from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Trade Classics is an online auction platform handling classic, sports, and modern classic cars. They operate timed online auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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